Discover the fascinating story of Kit Carson and the conquest of the American West with "Blood and Thunder" by Hampton Sides. This nonfiction work provides a comprehensive account of the life and adventures of one of the most famous figures of the 19th century in the american west. With 578 pages of captivating narrative, readers will be transported to a time of great exploration and conflict. The book is published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group in trade paperback format. It belongs to the genre of biography and autobiography, as well as history, and covers topics such as adventurers and explorers, military, and Native American culture. Time, Denver Post and Washington Post Book of the Year