Sand In A Whirlwind, 30Th Anniversary Edition: The Paiute Indian War Of 1860

by Ferol Egan, Richard Dillon (Foreword by)

Overview

Sand in a Whirlwind is a dramatic account of the events surrounding hostilities between settlers and Pyramid Paiutes in the spring of 1860. Thirty years after its publication Ferol Egan’s now classic tale continues to enlighten and engage readers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780874174564
Publisher:	University of Nevada Press
Publication date:	06/01/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	360
Sales rank:	736,245
File size:	6 MB

About the Author

As a native Californian from Gold Rush country, Ferol Egan developed a love for the American West at an early age. A writer, retired teacher, and historian, Egan is the author of six books including Frémont: Explorer for a Restless Nation, for which he won the Gold Medal for nonfiction from the Commonwealth Club of California. He received the Silver Medal for Sand in a Whirlwind and the California Medal for The El Dorado Trail. He now resides in Berkeley, California.

Table of Contents

Cover Page Title Page Copyright Page Contents Foreword to the New Edition by Richard Dillon Acknowledgments Prologue: The Long Passing of Time Part I: A Season of Discontent 1859-60 Chapter 1: An Occurrence at Black Rock Canyon Chapter 2: A Desert Mystery Chapter 3: The Victims of Justice Chapter 4: Storms of Sorrow Part II: The Gathering Fury 1860 Chapter 5: Rewards of Intolerance Chapter 6: Too Many Hurts for Too Many Years Chapter 7: The Deadly Spring Part III: The Cost of Violence 1860 Chapter 8: An Indian for Breakfast Chapter 9: The Big Bend of the Carson River Chapter 10: Death on the Truckee Chapter 11: The Taste of Fear Part IV: Sagebrush Soldiers 1860 Chapter 12: California to the Rescue Chapter 13: The Washoe Regiment Chapter 14: Skirmish at Big Meadows Chapter 15: The Battle of Pinnacle Mount Part V: An End to Glory 1860 Chapter 16: When the Sun Was Low Epilogue: The Return of Seasons Notes Bibliography Index

Editorial Reviews

In this excellently researched and beautifully written book, Ferol Egan has been able to successfully do a very difficult thing—combine reliable historical fact with his own philosophy and sympathy for the Indians. . . . This is a fine example of a brilliant writer taking a historical event and, by vivid description of the climate and geography and by an imaginative but realistic characterization of the leaders of both the Indians and the whites, giving the historical event new meaning and significance.” —Pacific Historian

Pacific Historian

Egan created a novel based on historical facts, then strengthened the fiber with lifelike fiction. He succeeded in weaving his story on a balance wheel of good and bad to place the Pyramid Paiutes in a stronger, more peaceful light. One century too late.” —Jack Fleming, Ely Daily Times

Ely Daily Times - Jack Fleming

Sand in a Whirlwind is a tragic story, yet told with sympathy, vividness and honesty. This is Nevada history and if you have not read this book, I urge you to do so. If you have read it, I urge you to reread it.” —Mary Crawford, Nevada State Museum Newsletter

Nevada State Museum Newsletter - Mary Crawford