tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4453174763708873476.post773448457828296608..comments2023-10-14T14:17:51.766+01:00Comments on sarah's bookarama: Steven Pressfield & Steven Saylor on Historical FictionSarah Cuthbertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17841282823433026980noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4453174763708873476.post-75609879428177168942008-05-03T02:36:00.000+01:002008-05-03T02:36:00.000+01:00Those are fascinating periods of history and ones ...Those are fascinating periods of history and ones that lend themselves to great historical fiction.<BR/><BR/>Another great period of history (IMHO) is the gold rush era of 19th century America. I've just finished reading "El Tigre" by <A HREF="http://www.johnhmanhold.com" REL="nofollow">John Manhold</A>. It tells the story of Johann Heinrich von Manfred from his youth as a student in a Prussian military academy through his many exciting and dangerous adventures. It's a fantastic insight into life in the 19th century Americas and carries all the hallmarks of great historical fiction - plenty of action, a dab of romance, a fluid pace and most importantly, historical accuracy. It's well worth checking out!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com