Eyes of Eagles

by William W. Johnstone

Book Overview

From the greatest western writers of the 21st century, the first adventure in The Eagles, one of the most iconic and beloved sagas of the American frontier, returns to print for its 30th anniversary A... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786025670
• Release Date: February 2011
• Publisher: Kensington
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.7" x 1.3" x 4.1"

Customer Reviews

ANOTHER BEGINING TO A GREAT SERIES

Jamie Ian MacCalister orphaned as a boy is captured by the Indians and along with him was a young girl. Together they plan an escape. Whenever they have a chance they bring into their tee pee dried foods and other necessities. They make their get away and, all of this time he and Kate the name of the girl, run into danger, which keeps the story exciting and fast. Jamie grows into a man. They find themselves a home in Texas. And of course Jamie becomes envolved in the battles of Texas. A top notch read and plenty of real events in history.

Eight Days Of Glory

I am an Alamo fanatic, and I make no excuses fof it. Mr Johnstone's story of a young man raised by Indians who becomes one of the Alamo defenders is one of my favorites, and when I saw it offered on tape, there was no hesitation in ordering a copy. My only disapointmentment is in the editing(of course, that's what "abridged" means, isn't it?), and I would love to see a full length version on tape someday. Until then, this is an excellent adventure story that can be enjoyed by anyone not offended by the obvious violence associated with the legendary struggle for Texas independance. REMEMBER THE ALAMO!

REMEMBER THE ALAMO!

JOHNSTONE'S TALE OF A YOUNG BOY RAISED BY INDIANS WHO BECOMES A LEGEND IN THE WEST AND A SURVIVOR OF THE ALAMO. A GREAT ADVENTURE TALE AND THE WAY THE BATTLE OF THE ALAMO SHOULD BE REMEMBERED, DESPITE WHAT A CAREFUL STUDY OF HISTORY TELLS US IS THE REAL TRUTH. WELL, FOLKS, I HAPPEN TO PREFER MR JOHNSTONE'S VERSION TO A LOT OF OTHERS CIRCULATING AROUND. HIS DAVY CROCKETT DIES WITH HIS BOOTS ON, FIGHTING THE ENEMY, AND JIM BOWIE TAKES MORE THAN A FEW WITH HIM, TOO. THESE MEN ARE HEROES, AND THEY DIE AS HEROES, AND EACH ONE DESERVES THE HONOR AS SUCH. I KNOW BOWIE WAS A SLAVE TRADER AND A CON MAN, AND DAVY CROCKETT PROBABLY DID SURRENDER, BUT THIS IS A STORY OF LEGENDS. READ YOUR HISTORT BOOKS FOR THE REAL STORY. READ THIS FOR THE PRIDE IN OUR ANCESTORS THAT WE SHOULD HAVE. AND READ IT FOR FUN.

History from a very personal point of view

I have read a few other books about The Alamo and thought that I could not find something new. How surprised I was to find so MUCH, which was new to me. As a fan of Mr.Johnstone's ASHES series I tried EAGLES and was not a second disappointed. It's a good story plot and very special, as far as Jamie MacCallister's thinking and behaviour is concerned. The first book in this series is an appetizer for more of this stuff. A classic western family saga with new elements which makes the whole thing so much fascinating. Congratulations, Mr.Johnstone!

A great saga begins.

This book is jammed full of history. It puts the main guy Jamie at the heart of Americas most revered and most awed battle ever done. To you skeptics who think it is a bunch of lies I beg to differ Most of the things mentioned in the book is true and besides even if it wasnt true you can never get too much of the Alamo and those who fought and died there. This book has you right in the middle of the defenders plight and yet there is alot more in here then just the 13 days of glory. To find out I ask you to buy it and read it and be apart of the battle.