Don coldsmith books list of books by don coldsmith. Tallgrass begins in the 16th century with the arrival of the first spanish. Tallgrass by don coldsmith meet your next favorite book. Jun 25, 2009 emporia don coldsmith, a family physician who gained fame as the author of the spanish bit saga novels about the plains indians, left something for his readers after his death. The tallgrass prairie was lush and green, still damp from morning dew.
Follow the wind by don coldsmith, spanish bit saga series, book 2 from books in. Master storyteller don coldsmith looks homeward with a song of praise to kansas. Don coldsmith a saga of kansas, from the arrival of the conquisadors in 1541, to the blazing of the santa fe trail in the early nineteenth century. Buy a cheap copy of tallgrass book by don coldsmith. Although fictional subplots are loosely woven throughout, the sequel to tallgrass coldsmith s 300year prairie saga is really a detailed, but slow, history of western expansion in the bloody middle. Buy this book taking a break from his spanish bit saga bearer of the pipe, etc. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author.
Tallgrass by don coldsmith introduction by alibris. Tallgrass is a historical novel similar to james micheners sweeping centennial, except set a few hundred miles east in the great plains instead centered around what is now kansas. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. Don coldsmith february 28, 1926 june 25, 2009 was an american author of primarily western fiction. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. Told from the point of view of yearold rennie stroud, tallgrass is the story of ellis, colorado, and what unforeseen changes take place there after thousands of japanese. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases. In the latest installment of his spanish bit saga, yeoman western writer coldsmith tells the tale of granny snakewater, nee corn flower, an orphaned cherokee. A book that will surely resonate with contemporary readers because of its global focus yet small town feel, tallgrass both teaches and entertains in equal measures. They begin with the arrival of the spanish and the initial peaceful cooperation, trace relations with the french, deal with the outbreak of hostilities and the american invasion of the west, and end in the early 1800s with the tale of a.
A novel by don coldsmith tallgrass begins in the 16th century with the arrival of the first spanish conquistadors, and sweeps the reader into the mammoth cultural clash between these newcomers and the native americans already there. His spanish bit saga, a series of related novels, helped to redefine the western novel by adopting the point of view of. Set in the land of unlimited horizons called kansas, it evoked an age of innocence, exploration, and discovery, covering the period from the arrival of the first european settlers through the expansion of a new world and a new nation in the. A saga set in the great plains follows the warriors, priests, trappers, traders, explorers, schemers, and other pioneers of the american west read more. Tallgrass technologies corporation, acquired by exabyte in 1993.
Tallgrass begins in the 16th century with the arrival of the first spanish conquistadors and sweeps the reader into the mammoth cultural clash between these. The adventure opens in 1541 with the arrival of the. More information about this seller contact this seller 21. Publication date 1997 topics indians of north america publisher new york. A continuation of the saga begun in tallgrass, south wind completes the tale of the stirlings, and tells of john and nancy willet, northern sympathizers trying to stay alive in a land torn by bloody dissension. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. It covers the period from the plains indians first contact with the spanish in 1541 to the mid 1800s. His spanish bit saga, a series of related novels, helped to redefine the western novel by adopting the point of view of the native. Apr 03, 2007 a colorado beet farmer and his family are sorely tried by events of wwii. Jennifer chiaverini, author of circle of quilters tallgrass is a mustread for every american. Tallgrass most frequently refers to the native north american grasslands tallgrass prairie tallgrass may also refer to. South wind by don coldsmith 1999, paperback for sale. A past president of western writers of america, coldsmith wrote more than 40 books, as well as hundreds of newspaper and magazine articles. She demonstrates an exceptional aptitude for writing, and matthias, for a time, indulges her with reed pens, papyri, and other 16 c.
Don coldsmith books list of books by author don coldsmith. Don coldsmith has written 40 books, 150 articles and 1600 newspaper columns. Don coldsmith wrote over 40 books, 150 articles and 1600 newspaper columns. Daughter of the eagle the spanish bit saga book 6 by don coldsmith. Follow the wind spanish bit saga book, no 3 by don coldsmith. Tallgrass brewing company, kansass largest brewery based in manhattan, ks.
Master storyteller don coldsmith looks homeward with a song of praise to kansas, leading readers into a 16thcentury clash between the first spanish conquistadors and the native americans. Emporia don coldsmith, a family physician who gained fame as the author of the spanish bit saga novels about the plains indians, left something for his readers after his death. The bulk of his fiction is a series of historical novels, the spanish bit saga. More editions of follow the wind by don coldsmith, spanish bit saga series, book 2 from books in. Three centuries of whiteindian relations in america are described in seven stories. Rivers west, book 2 the other books in the series were written by other authors. The bulk of his fiction is a series of historical novels, the spanish bit saga bantamdoubleday which focuses on the indians of the great plains from the time of first contact with europeans. South wind book petoskey district library bibliocommons. The bulk of his fiction is a series of historical novels, the spanish bit saga which focuses on the indians of the great plains from the time of first contact with europeans. Buy tallgrass by don coldsmith from amazons fiction books store. Through coldsmith s powerful prose, the warriors, priests, trappers, traders, and others come alive, in a meticulously detailed, sweeping tale. Author don coldsmith dead at 83 news the topeka capital. Although fictional subplots are loosely woven throughout, the sequel to tallgrass coldsmiths 300year prairie saga is really a detailed, but slow, history of.
Don coldsmith 19262009 was the spur awardwinning author of more than thirtyfive books, including his renowned spanish bit saga. His spanish bit saga, a series of related novels, helped to redefine the western novel by adopting the point of view of the native americans, rather than the european immigrants. In his lifetime coldsmith has written twenty nine books in the spanish bit saga, and at least twenty other books including. Heron woman conceives a child with a spaniard, the first of many unions in the book.
Don coldsmith was born, raised and still lives in kansas, just outside of emporia on a farm. See all books authored by don coldsmith, including trail of the spanish bit. Don coldsmith is currently considered a single author. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. He began his writing career in the 1960s mostly writing articles for horse magazines and some medical, nontechnical stuff. A saga set in the great plains follows the warriors, priests, trappers, traders, explorers, schemers, and other pioneers of. Isbn 9781581161656 9781581161656 books in motion, 20. This novel brings to life more than three hundred years of the region known as kansas, crossroads of a continent. In his towering epic novel tallgrass, bestselling author don coldsmith captured as never before the historical panorama of the north american great plains. Set in the land of unlimited horizons called kansas, it evoked an age of innocence, exploration, and discovery, covering the period from the arrival of the first european settlers through the expansion of a. They begin with the arrival of the spanish and the initial peaceful cooperation, trace relations with the french, deal with the outbreak of hostilities and the american invasion of the west, and end in the early 1800s with the tale of a white. Don coldsmith a past president of western writers of america, coldsmith wrote more than 40 books, as well as hundreds of newspaper and magazine articles.
After serving as a combat medic in the pacific during world war ii, coldsmith served as a physician in emporia, kansas, until 1988 when he closed his office to devote himself to writing. It was an unusually fine morning in the moon of growing, called may by the white man. Well, you just look at the people around you and put them in situations. Set in the land of unlimited horizons called kansas, it evoked an age of innocence, explora. Tallgrass by sandra dallas book club discussion questions. Author interview from april 16, 2008 telephone interview by donna buchanan, page creator d. Set in the land of unlimited horizons called kansas, it evoked an age of innocence, exploration, and discovery, covering the period from the arrival of the first european settlers through. Publication date 1997 topics indians of north america. Through coldsmiths powerful prose, the warriors, priests, trappers, traders, and others come alive, in a meticulously detailed, sweeping tale. Tallgrass is a compelling and genuinely moving novel that will keep readers guessing until the last page. Tallgrass by coldsmith, don and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Tallgrass book washington county cooperative library. Sandra dallas captures the feelings of people in eastern colorado, a part of the great american plains.
How do you come up with the inspiration for your books and characters. Heron woman conceives a child with a spaniard, the first of many unions in. Born in1926 in iola, kansas, don coldsmith has had many jobs and several careers. Tallgrass most frequently refers to the native north american grasslands tallgrass prairie. Spanish bit saga, number 1, and the elkdog heritage spanish bit, and more on. Ana is the daughter of matthias, head scribe to herod antipas, tetrarch of galilee. South wind by don coldsmith 1999, paperback for sale online. Don coldsmith, tallgrass, spur award winner accurate and exciting tale of a mysteryladen cattle drive from south texas and into dodge city.