Buckskin Man

Following the Frontier

De: Tom W. Blackburn

Narrado por: Jack de Golia

ONE MAN AGAINST THE RUTHLESS POWER OF THE SANTA FE TRADE EMPIRE

The profit motive destroyed the weak and emboldened the strong, and pitted the ruthless power of the big merchants against the wildness and cunning of the mountain men.

The long hand of Eduardo Duval reached from St. Louis to Santa Fe. Duval was a big man; he didn't have to soil his own hands with his dirty work. But he took pleasure in picturing the results.

Especially when he thought of Jim King—full of liquor, stumbling to his room behind his store. Too full of liquor to smell the smoke, helped by lamp oil, curling slowly around $38,000 in fur pelts....

When King came to—if he did—it would be too late. Duval would have one less competitor.

But for all their cleverness, Duval & Co. didn't know the buckskin men. They underestimated Jim King....

©2024 Tom W. Blackburn (P)2025 Wordwooze Publishing

Exciting Frontier

‘Buckskin Man’ by Tom W. Blackburn is an excellent frontier western story. This historical novel takes place after the Mexican-American War, illustrating the settlement of the territory as trappers, traders, and outlaws vie for supremacy in New Mexico. The Spanish and Anglo people maintain peace, likened to walking a tightrope. The vividly depicted prose opens with a scene of a fiery inferno. The focus of one man, Jim King, against the ruthless men behind the Santa Fe trading industry sets the stage for might versus right.

The multi-dimensional character development by Tom W. Blackburn masterfully brings each player to life. The rich mixture of individuals reveals how they stand in the melting pot of their choices, being on the right or wrong side of honor. The action and snappy dialogue bring to the forefront the ever-present brutality and corruption founded on greed between men and women.

The characters of Edouard Duval and Jim King serve as stark contrasts to one another, embodying the conflict between power and resilience. Duval, a formidable and ruthless figure in the fur trade, wields his influence through intimidation and underhanded tactics. Jim King is an honorable, determined ex-fur trapper who enters the New Mexico territory with aspirations of carving out his place in the fur trade. King embodies the spirit of resilience and ingenuity, refusing to let Duval’s monopoly go unchallenged. While Duval relies on fear and manipulation, King’s character, defined by his bravery and resolve to confront the established power, makes him a relatable hero seeking justice and opportunity in a volatile landscape.

Jack de Golia delivered an outstanding narration, transporting listeners back to the early times of the Southwest, bringing to life the multiple cultural interactions. The distinctive voices of each character were flawless. Jack de Golia’s versatile voice made this exciting story vibrate with perfect escalating tension, making ‘Buckskin Man’ outstanding entertainment.

Do you enjoy delving into stories of the West written by a master who realistically depicts the legends, the people, and the challenges they faced? In that case, Tom W. Blackwell is your go-to storyteller. ‘Buckskin Man’ is a perfect listen or read for young and old. Grab this action-filled adventure for a summer escape into history today.

History

Very historical book. Very enjoyable and easy to understand. Great book to listen to and definitely recommend this book.

nice story of corruption and greed

this story is a good balance of corruption and greed and the battle between men, wrong and right

Frontier Western

Buckskin Man by Tom W. Blackburn is an excellent frontier western story. Jack de Golia did an excellent job with the narration. The story is interesting, entertaining, engaging, and thrilling. The story is a great balance of right, wrong, corruption, greed and the battle between men. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. Highly recommend