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Blood and Thunder

Summary:

The book chronicles the epic conquest of the American West, focusing on the life of frontiersman Kit Carson and the violent conflicts between the Native American tribes and the encroaching settlers. It delves into the Mexican-American War, the discovery of gold in California, and the tragic history of the Navajo people during the Long Walk era.

Key points:

1. Manifest Destiny: The book explores the 19th-century belief that the U.S. was destined to expand across the continent, often leading to conflict.

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