Blood and Thunder

In this national bestseller, the author of Ghost Soldiers explores the complex history of the American conquest of the West, beginning with the Army of the West's march through Santa Fe in 1846 under the banner of Manifest Destiny. Central to the narrative is Kit Carson, a legendary figure who, despite his deep understanding of the Western tribes, participated in actions that would have lasting impacts on the Navajo nation. Rich in detail and spanning over thirty years, this account reveals the profound and often troubling truths behind the expansion into the Western territories.