THOM HATCH is the author of eight books, including The Last Outlaws: The Lives and Legends of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and The Custer Companion: A Comprehensive Guide to the Life of George Armstrong Custer and the Plains Indians Wars. A Marine Corps Vietnam veteran and a historian who specializes in the American West, the Civil War, and Native American conflicts, Hatch has received the prestigious Spur Award from the Western Writers of America for his previous work. He lives in Colorado with his wife and daughter.
"A lively and very readable account of the early career of George
Armstrong Custer." --Larry McMurtry, Pulitzer Prize winner and
author of Custer and Lonesome Dove"Hatch's research and knowledge
are formidable; his prose, clear and accessible, even when he's
describing the chaotic intricacies of battle - and of human
relationships... A considerable achievement." --The Plain
Dealer"The deftly detailed narrative undergirds Hatch's emphasis on
the importance of Custer's early military career while delivering
the drama of the larger swirl of the Civil War." --Publishers
Weekly"Finally, instead of the zoom-lens focus on George Armstrong
Custer at the Little Big Horn, we are treated to a wide-angle
portrait of Custer the Civil War hero. The 'Boy General'--promoted
to brigadier general at twenty-three--receives from acclaimed
author Thom Hatch a rich portrait that is no hagiography, but
rather [is]painted in a multitude of colors befitting the
swashbuckling adventurer with his yellow curls and red ties. Both
those long fascinated by Custer and students of the Civil War will
find new insights to enliven the Custer conversation." --Ronald C.
White, Jr., The New York Times bestselling author of A. Lincoln"An
admiring, fast-paced, thoroughly readable account of Custer at
war." --Kirkus Reviews"Custer's legendary pluck, luck, and sheer
audacity shine throughout the narrative. VERDICT Recommended as a
lively read for Civil War history buffs during the 150th
anniversaries and beyond." --Library Journal"George Armstrong
Custer is remembered for a single, spectacular defeat, yet he was
one of America's most successful soldiers. Thom Hatch explores that
historical contradiction in this exciting tale of Custer's
forgotten Civil War career. Hatch's prose, as fast paced as a
cavalry charge, sweeps the reader along through many of the Civil
War's greatest battles." --Paul Andrew Hutton, award-winning author
of The Custer Reader"[The Last Outlaws] is eloquent of not only the
Old West that we think of when we see a photograph of a butte or a
mustang or a Colt revolver but also of the implacable forces of
time and change that extinguished it." --The Wall Street Journal on
The Last Outlaws"Fans of Old West lore will find The Last Outlaws
an absorbing and entertaining read." --USA Today on The Last
Outlaws"It's a fascinating history, touching on the complex
relationships among white, black, and Native Americans in the
contested territory we now know as Florida... Hatch's meticulous
research is evident in his depiction of Seminole village life and
his detailed descriptions of conferences and battles." --Boston
Globe on Osceoloa and the Great Seminole War"Sitting Bull, Geronimo
and Crazy Horse are well known to every schoolchild. Hatch deftly
brings Osceola to the pantheon of legendary Native American
leaders." --Kirkus Reviews on Osceoloa and the Great Seminole
War"Engaging, well-researched... This important book adds to our
understanding of the shameful mistreatment of Native Americans and
their resistance." --Publishers Weekly on Osceoloa and the Great
Seminole War"The Seminole tribe of Florida had an origin as complex
and tragic as the history of race in America. The Creek Indians of
Alabama, escaped black slaves, and Muskogee-speaking natives of
Florida together made up the tribe which took its name from the
Spanish word for fugitives or wild men. They were united by a
fierce independence and were led by a man of great natural gifts,
as varied in his background as the tribe he led -- named Billy
Powell at birth, known to history as Osceola. His story, stirring
and sad in equal measure, is now told by Thom Hatch in his new
history of the Seminole ordeal." --Thomas Powers, Los Angeles Times
Book Prize Winner and National Book Critics Circle Finalist for The
Killing of Crazy Horse on Osceoloa and the Great Seminole War
A lively and very readable account of the early career of George
Armstrong Custer. Larry McMurtry, Pulitzer Prize winner and author
of Custer and Lonesome Dove Hatch's research and knowledge are
formidable; his prose, clear and accessible, even when he's
describing the chaotic intricacies of battle - and of human
relationships... A considerable achievement. "The Plain Dealer" The
deftly detailed narrative undergirds Hatch's emphasis on the
importance of Custer's early military career while delivering the
drama of the larger swirl of the Civil War. "Publishers Weekly"
Finally, instead of the zoom-lens focus on George Armstrong Custer
at the Little Big Horn, we are treated to a wide-angle portrait of
Custer the Civil War hero. The Boy General promoted to brigadier
general at twenty-three receives from acclaimed author Thom Hatch a
rich portrait that is no hagiography, but rather [is]painted in a
multitude of colors befitting the swashbuckling adventurer with his
yellow curls and red ties. Both those long fascinated by Custer and
students of the Civil War will find new insights to enliven the
Custer conversation. Ronald C. White, Jr., The New York Times
bestselling author of A. Lincoln An admiring, fast-paced,
thoroughly readable account of Custer at war. "Kirkus Reviews"
Custer's legendary pluck, luck, and sheer audacity shine throughout
the narrative. VERDICT Recommended as a lively read for Civil War
history buffs during the 150th anniversaries and beyond. "Library
Journal" George Armstrong Custer is remembered for a single,
spectacular defeat, yet he was one of America's most successful
soldiers. Thom Hatch explores that historical contradiction in this
exciting tale of Custer's forgotten Civil War career. Hatch's
prose, as fast paced as a cavalry charge, sweeps the reader along
through many of the Civil War's greatest battles. Paul Andrew
Hutton, award-winning author of The Custer Reader ["The Last
Outlaws"] is eloquent of not only the Old West that we think of
when we see a photograph of a butte or a mustang or a Colt revolver
but also of the implacable forces of time and change that
extinguished it. "The Wall Street Journal on The Last Outlaws" Fans
of Old West lore will find The Last Outlaws an absorbing and
entertaining read. "USA Today on The Last Outlaws" It's a
fascinating history, touching on the complex relationships among
white, black, and Native Americans in the contested territory we
now know as Florida... Hatch's meticulous research is evident in
his depiction of Seminole village life and his detailed
descriptions of conferences and battles. "Boston Globe on Osceoloa
and the Great Seminole War" Sitting Bull, Geronimo and Crazy Horse
are well known to every schoolchild. Hatch deftly brings Osceola to
the pantheon of legendary Native American leaders. "Kirkus Reviews
on Osceoloa and the Great Seminole War" Engaging, well-researched
This important book adds to our understanding of the shameful
mistreatment of Native Americans and their resistance. "Publishers
Weekly on Osceoloa and the Great Seminole War" The Seminole tribe
of Florida had an origin as complex and tragic as the history of
race in America. The Creek Indians of Alabama, escaped black
slaves, and Muskogee-speaking natives of Florida together made up
the tribe which took its name from the Spanish word for fugitives
or wild men. They were united by a fierce independence and were led
by a man of great natural gifts, as varied in his background as the
tribe he led -- named Billy Powell at birth, known to history as
Osceola. His story, stirring and sad in equal measure, is now told
by Thom Hatch in his new history of the Seminole ordeal. Thomas
Powers, Los Angeles Times Book Prize Winner and National Book
Critics Circle Finalist for The Killing of Crazy Horse on Osceoloa
and the Great Seminole War"
Advance Praise for "Glorious War
""A lively and very readable account of the early career of George
Armstrong Custer."--Larry McMurtry, Pulitzer Prize winner and
author of "Custer" and "Lonesome Dove
""Hatch's research and knowledge are formidable; his prose, clear
and accessible, even when he's describing the chaotic intricacies
of battle - and of human relationships... A considerable
achievement."
--"The Plain Dealer"
"The deftly detailed narrative undergirds Hatch's emphasis on the
importance of Custer's early military career while delivering the
drama of the larger swirl of the Civil War."
--"Publishers Weekly
""Finally, instead of the zoom-lens focus on George Armstrong
Custer at the Little Big Horn, we are treated to a wide-angle
portrait of Custer the Civil War hero. The 'Boy General'--promoted
to brigadier general at twenty-three--receives from acclaimed
author Thom Hatch a rich portrait that is no hagiography, but
rather [is]painted in a multitude of colors befitting the
swashbuckling adventurer with his yellow curls and red ties. Both
those long fascinated by Custer and students of the Civil War will
find new insights to enliven the Custer conversation."
--Ronald C. White, Jr., The New York Times bestselling author of
"A. Lincoln
""An admiring, fast-paced, thoroughly readable account of Custer at
war."
--"Kirkus Reviews
""Custer's legendary pluck, luck, and sheer audacity shine
throughout the narrative. VERDICT Recommended as a lively read for
Civil War history buffs during the 150th anniversaries and
beyond."
--"Library Journal"
"George Armstrong Custer is remembered for a single, spectacular
defeat, yet he was one of America's most successful soldiers. Thom
Hatch explores that historical contradiction in this exciting tale
of Custer's forgotten Civil War career. Hatch's prose, as fast
paced as a cavalry charge, sweeps the reader along through many of
the Civil War's greatest battles."
--Paul Andrew Hutton, award-winning author of "The Custer
Reader
The Last Outlaws:
""["The Last Outlaws"] is eloquent of not only the Old West that we
think of when we see a photograph of a butte or a mustang or a Colt
revolver but also of the implacable forces of time and change that
extinguished it."
--"The Wall Street Journal"
"Fans of Old West lore will find The Last Outlaws an absorbing and
entertaining read."
--"USA Today"
"Osceoloa and the Great Seminole War
""It's a fascinating history, touching on the complex relationships
among white, black, and Native Americans in the contested territory
we now know as Florida... Hatch's meticulous research is evident in
his depiction of Seminole village life and his detailed
descriptions of conferences and battles."
--"Boston Globe
""Sitting Bull, Geronimo and Crazy Horse are well known to every
schoolchild. Hatch deftly brings Osceola to the pantheon of
legendary Native American leaders."
--"Kirkus Reviews"
"Engaging, well-researched... This important book adds to our
understanding of the shameful mistreatment of Native Americans and
their resistance."
--"Publishers Weekly"
"The Seminole tribe of Florida had an origin as complex and tragic
as the history of race in America. The Creek Indians of Alabama,
escaped black slaves, and Muskogee-speaking natives of Florida
together made up the tribe which took its name from the Spanish
word for fugitives or wild men. They were united by a fierce
independence and were led by a man of great natural gifts, as
varied in his background as the tribe he led -- named Billy Powell
at birth, known to history as Osceola. His story, stirring and sad
in equal measure, is now told by Thom Hatch in his new history of
the Seminole ordeal."
--Thomas Powers, "Los Angeles Times" Book Prize Winner and National
Book Critics Circle Finalist for "The Killing of Crazy Horse"
Advance Praise for "Glorious War"
"A lively and very readable account of the early career of George
Armstrong Custer."--Larry McMurtry, Pulitzer Prize winner and
author of "Custer" and "Lonesome Dove
""The deftly detailed narrative undergirds Hatch's emphasis on the
importance of Custer's early military career while delivering the
drama of the larger swirl of the Civil War."
--"Publishers Weekly
""Finally, instead of the zoom-lens focus on George Armstrong
Custer at the Little Big Horn, we are treated to a wide-angle
portrait of Custer the Civil War hero. The 'Boy General'--promoted
to brigadier general at twenty-three--receives from acclaimed
author Thom Hatch a rich portrait that is no hagiography, but
rather [is]painted in a multitude of colors befitting the
swashbuckling adventurer with his yellow curls and red ties. Both
those long fascinated by Custer and students of the Civil War will
find new insights to enliven the Custer conversation."
--Ronald C. White, Jr., The New York Times bestselling author of
"A. Lincoln"
"George Armstrong Custer is remembered for a single, spectacular
defeat, yet he was one of America's most successful soldiers. Thom
Hatch explores that historical contradiction in this exciting tale
of Custer's forgotten Civil War career. Hatch's prose, as fast
paced as a cavalry charge, sweeps the reader along through many of
the Civil War's greatest battles."
--Paul Andrew Hutton, award-winning author of "The Custer
Reader
The Last Outlaws:
""["The Last Outlaws"] is eloquent of not only the Old West that we
think of when we see a photograph of a butte or a mustang or a Colt
revolver but also of the implacable forces of time and change that
extinguished it."
--"The Wall Street Journal"
"Fans of Old West lore will find The Last Outlaws an absorbing and
entertaining read."
--"USA Today"
"Osceoloa and the Great Seminole War
""It's a fascinating history, touching on the complex relat
Advance Praise for "Glorious War
""A lively and very readable account of the early career of George
Armstrong Custer."
--Larry McMurtry, Pulitzer Prize winner and author of "Custer" and
"Lonesome Dove
""George Armstrong Custer is remembered for a single, spectacular
defeat, yet he was one of America's most successful soldiers. Thom
Hatch explores that historical contradiction in this exciting tale
of Custer's forgotten Civil War career. Hatch's prose, as
fast-paced as a cavalry charge, sweeps the reader along through
many of the Civil War's greatest battles."
--Paul Andrew Hutton, award-winning author of "The Custer
Reader""Finally, instead of the zoom lens focus on George Armstrong
Custer at the Little Big Horn, we are treated to a wide angle
portrait of Custer the Civil War hero. The 'Boy General'--promoted
to Brigadier General at 23--receives from acclaimed author Thom
Hatch a rich portrait that is no hagiography, but rather painted in
a multitude of colors befitting the swashbuckling adventurer with
his yellow curls and red ties. Both those long fascinated by Custer
and students of the Civil War will find new insights to enliven the
Custer conversation."
--Ronald C. White, Jr., "The New York Times" bestselling author of
"A. Lincoln
"Praise for "The Last Outlaws: The Lives and Legends of Butch
Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
"""The Last Outlaws."..is eloquent of not only the Old West that we
think of when we see a photograph of a butte or a mustang or a Colt
revolver but also of the implacable forces of time and change that
extinguished it."
"--The Wall Street Journal
""Fans of Old West lore will find The Last Outlaws an absorbing and
entertaining read."
--"USA Today
"Praise for "Osceoloa and the Great Seminole War"
"It's a fascinating history, touching on the complex relationships
among white, black, and Native Americans in the contested territory
we now know as Florida... Hatch's meticulous research is eviden
Praise for "Osceola and the Great Seminole War"
"A fascinating history, touching on the complex relationships among
white, black, and Native Americans." --"Boston Globe
""The Seminole tribe of Florida had an origin as complex and tragic
as the history of race in America. . . . They were united by a
fierce independence and were led by a man of great natural
gifts--named Billy Powell at birth, and known to history as
Osceola. His story, stirring and sad in equal measure, is now told
by Thom Hatch in this new history of the Seminole ordeal." --Thomas
Powers, "Los Angeles Times" Book Prize winner and National Book
Critics Circle finalist
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