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Title: Galveston
Author: P.G. Nagle
Narrator: Jeremy Arthur
Format: Unabridged
Length: 11 hrs and 19 mins
Language: English
Release date: 12-04-13
Publisher: Audible Studios
Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes
Genres: Fiction, Historical
Publisher's Summary:
The Battle for Galveston 1862. The island city of Galveston, a vital port where blockade runners bring key supplies into the Confederacy from abroad, is suddenly occupied by the Union, blockaded by navy vessels, cut off from the Texas mainland by the enemy. Jamie Russell, an artillery officer in the Valverde Battery and veteran of battles in New Mexico, has a personal stake in the safety of the city - his sister Emma and their Aunt May are trapped there. But Jamie also has the ear of General Magruder in Houston.
If the Confederate army can retake the harbor, it will be a powerful victory for the South, and will enable Jamie's family to flee to safer quarters. If, on the other hand, the New Year dawns with the Yankees still holding Galveston and reinforcements on the way, it may be too late for Jamie's kin and for the hopes of the Confederacy's blockade runners. Jamie and his allies have but one chance, a daring attack on the Union ships. If it works, they are heroes. If they fail, all Texas may be open to invasion by the Yankees.
Members Reviews:
A bit long
This book is a historical novel, a sequel to 2 books the author wrote that covered in some detail the Battles of Valverde and Glorieta Pass, which are the 2 battles of the American Civil War that were fought in New Mexico. Texas invaded early in the conflict, hoping to conquer New Mexico Territory and acquire for itself the gold there, which they thought would help finance their war for independence. The invasion was poorly led and organized, and ultimately fell apart in spite of the bravery of some of the Confederate participants. There were Union soldiers there who were brave also, and the books take time to recount both sides.
This 3rd book mostly revolves around a Confederate soldier from the earlier book, and his family. His aunt has decided to relocate to Galveston from the state's interior, blithely waving off the possibility of the Union Navy capturing the place, and our hero must go and visit her, and ultimately rescue her, when the Yankees do capture the city. The picture of 1860's Galveston, which apparently rivaled New Orleans at the time in both size and importance, was interesting, but the book takes too long to get to the climax, which is disappointingly short and anti-climactic. Some of the characters (notably the aunt, who's a hoot) are fun, but the overall book takes way too long to get where it's going.
Engrossing piece. ...
I wanted more...believe the author does an excellent job of helping visualize both characters, their motivations, and locale.
Excellent piece oh history also..over on to Red River. ..
Great Read!
Would definitely recommend all of PG Nagel's books...love this series! She is a talented writer! Not duly recognized as she should be!
Excellent Read Whole Series.
Part of the excellent Civil War series with characters from both sides. Based on mostly fact. Continuation from Book 1, best to start from beginning and see story develop. I have been to Vicksburg, Galveston and Glorietta added to my appreciation of the book.
Great Read
I read the whole 5 book series, and this one, which was #4, I think, just continued the suspenseful story. I wish I had started a character outline from the first book on, as it can get a bit daunting, at times, keep up with "who, what, when, where."
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Title: Galveston
Author: P.G. Nagle
Narrator: Jeremy Arthur
Format: Unabridged
Length: 11 hrs and 19 mins
Language: English
Release date: 12-04-13
Publisher: Audible Studios
Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes
Genres: Fiction, Historical
Publisher's Summary:
The Battle for Galveston 1862. The island city of Galveston, a vital port where blockade runners bring key supplies into the Confederacy from abroad, is suddenly occupied by the Union, blockaded by navy vessels, cut off from the Texas mainland by the enemy. Jamie Russell, an artillery officer in the Valverde Battery and veteran of battles in New Mexico, has a personal stake in the safety of the city - his sister Emma and their Aunt May are trapped there. But Jamie also has the ear of General Magruder in Houston.
If the Confederate army can retake the harbor, it will be a powerful victory for the South, and will enable Jamie's family to flee to safer quarters. If, on the other hand, the New Year dawns with the Yankees still holding Galveston and reinforcements on the way, it may be too late for Jamie's kin and for the hopes of the Confederacy's blockade runners. Jamie and his allies have but one chance, a daring attack on the Union ships. If it works, they are heroes. If they fail, all Texas may be open to invasion by the Yankees.
Members Reviews:
A bit long
This book is a historical novel, a sequel to 2 books the author wrote that covered in some detail the Battles of Valverde and Glorieta Pass, which are the 2 battles of the American Civil War that were fought in New Mexico. Texas invaded early in the conflict, hoping to conquer New Mexico Territory and acquire for itself the gold there, which they thought would help finance their war for independence. The invasion was poorly led and organized, and ultimately fell apart in spite of the bravery of some of the Confederate participants. There were Union soldiers there who were brave also, and the books take time to recount both sides.
This 3rd book mostly revolves around a Confederate soldier from the earlier book, and his family. His aunt has decided to relocate to Galveston from the state's interior, blithely waving off the possibility of the Union Navy capturing the place, and our hero must go and visit her, and ultimately rescue her, when the Yankees do capture the city. The picture of 1860's Galveston, which apparently rivaled New Orleans at the time in both size and importance, was interesting, but the book takes too long to get to the climax, which is disappointingly short and anti-climactic. Some of the characters (notably the aunt, who's a hoot) are fun, but the overall book takes way too long to get where it's going.
Engrossing piece. ...
I wanted more...believe the author does an excellent job of helping visualize both characters, their motivations, and locale.
Excellent piece oh history also..over on to Red River. ..
Great Read!
Would definitely recommend all of PG Nagel's books...love this series! She is a talented writer! Not duly recognized as she should be!
Excellent Read Whole Series.
Part of the excellent Civil War series with characters from both sides. Based on mostly fact. Continuation from Book 1, best to start from beginning and see story develop. I have been to Vicksburg, Galveston and Glorietta added to my appreciation of the book.
Great Read
I read the whole 5 book series, and this one, which was #4, I think, just continued the suspenseful story. I wish I had started a character outline from the first book on, as it can get a bit daunting, at times, keep up with "who, what, when, where."