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My wife and I have traveled to Silverton by train and by car and stayed to study the area. After talking with the local people, I decided to look more closely at what drew them there. While there, I spent two days at the Historical Society gathering information. My book begins with a prologue in the 1500s and 1600s, with the Spanish entering the Americas amid rumors that gold and silver could be found in a mythical place called Quivira and its Seven Cities of Cibola. It continued into the 1700s and early 1800s among fur trappers. In chapter 1, I enter Bakers Park, named after Charles Baker, who first ventured into the area now known as Silverton in 1860, searching for gold. It follows Baker as he tries to develop the area and bring people there, even though it still belongs to the Ute Indians until 1862, when they leave to fight in the Civil War. Prospectors returned in 1867, this time to stay. My book contains letters covering events, a diary of a family who traveled into the area, and treaties showing how the land was taken from the Utes as they were pushed back to the southwest corner of today’s Colorado. I have also included pictures and maps showing what the area is like today and in the past, covering mines, equipment towns, and railroads.
Book reviews
Hello, (Taylor’s Civil War)
I bought your book a while back, don’t remember where or when exactly, but finally got around to opening it up. I am at the part where Luke rescued Jake from Captain Frey’s grasp and it’s getting really exciting now. I hope to finish it this week during my lunch breaks. This story would make a great movie for a young new producer and director. It could all be shot in MD/VA/WV and I’d definitely go see it or watch it on NETFLIX. So often when I buy books I’m disappointed, but not this time. A good solid story that reminds me of Outlaw Josey Wales with some twists and turns. I’m going to look for your other stories. Thanks for the good read.
YouthfulTips & Annie’s Book Blog – Feb 15, 2010
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The Taylors’ Civil War by Lowell F. Volk is set in Virginia and chronicles the trials and tribulations of a southern family, the Taylors, during the Civil War. It is a classic revenge book with action packed events that captured my attention and captivated me to finish reading it quickly. Although it was predictable at times and short, it had drama, love, action and suspense. The Taylors were a family who only wanted to live their lives and be farmers. While they were supportive of the military during the War, further events such as the murder of their son and events post the War tested their patriotism and their own will. I recommend this book for anyone interested in story that is well written and articulated with accuracy to the period and characters in which it takes place.
The Taylors’ Civil War, June 6, 2010
Erice Wilcox – I received from Dorrance publishing Co. “The Taylors’ Civil War” written by Lowell F. Volk to review. This book is a Historical Fiction account of the Taylor family during the Civil War. Living in Virginia the family fought on the Confederate side. The book is very eventful. Starting with the father going off to war and the family left to run the farm. The story unfolds from both the fathers perspective and the oldest son. The story has lots of personal tragedy as the story leads the oldest son to look for his father and during his travels looking for the carpetbaggers that had killed his brother and beaten his mother. You will find lots of adventure with bloody results from encounters with the outlaws. It is a very good read, has been well thought out. Only disappointment I did not sense a lot of emotion from the main character. However this could be because of the character harden from the war. Beautifully set up for a sequel. I recommend the book.
The Taylor’s Civil War was written by Lowell F. Volk. It is a great book that has the Civil War as its background, but there is much more to the story line than the war. It is a story told by the point of view of members of the Taylor family and those individuals they interact with. The main character is Luke, the oldest son, who we see mature from a young farm boy to a young man shaped by the war and the responsibilities of caring for his family.
I found it hard to put this book down. I wanted to find out what happened next and it kept me captivated throughout the story lines. There was much more to this movie, it had suspense, war and sprinkled with a little romance. It had several touching moments and characters and their lives could easily have been written about a true life family during the Civil war era. When someone died, I found myself either sad (it was a character I had grown to care about) or relieved (the enemy was shot).
I feel this book is a great read for anyone, especially if they like the Civil War era.
Tina Sansone
Bellaonline.com Genealogy Editor and Ebook Manager
Yvonne Hollenbeck posted in Western Writers of America, Inc.
My husband likes to read Westerns. This past summer I was one of the entertainers at a festival at Cortez, Colorado. While killing time, I happened on to a booth where Lowell Volk of your organization was promoting his book series, “Trevor Lane.” I decided to purchase the books to take home to my husband and he absolutely loves them. He is now reading them the second time. So, if you need a shopping hint or just enjoy good read yourself, I can sure recommend that you check out what our own, made in the USA writers have to offer! I’m sure there are a lot more equally as outstanding western books your members have for us to enjoy. |