Armstrong, H. W. Crocker III
Armstrong, H. W. Crocker III
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Armstrong

Author: H. W. Crocker III

Narrator: Nick Sullivan

Unabridged: 8 hr 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/13/2018

Synopsis

Did you know that George Armstrong Custer survived the Battle of the Little Big Horn and became a gunslinging knight-errant in the West—aided by a troupe of Chinese acrobats, cancan-dancing girls, a rebel-flag-eyepatch-wearing Southern gambler, and a multilingual Crow Indian scout? H. W. Crocker’s rollicking, witty, adventurous new novel Armstrong is an alternative history like you’ve never read before.

About H. W. Crocker III

H. W. Crocker III is the bestselling author of the prize-winning comic novel The Old Limey and several books of military history, including Triumph, Robert E. Lee on Leadership, The Politically Incorrect Guide® to the Civil War, The Politically Incorrect Guide® to the British Empire, Yanks, and Don’t Tread on Me. His journalism has appeared in National Review, the American Spectator, the Washington Times, and many other outlets. Educated in England and California, Crocker lives on the site of a former Confederate encampment in Virginia.

About Nick Sullivan

Nick Sullivan has narrated audiobooks for over twenty years and has recorded over four hundred titles. An Audie Award winner, he is also the recipient of numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards. His TV and film credits include The Good Wife, The Affair, Bull, Boardwalk Empire, 30 Rock, Our Idiot Brother, and Private Life.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Clay

This story makes Custer into a Wild West mythical character. The humor is whimsical at time.......more

Goodreads review by Debbie

I won this e-book in a giveaway called Goodreads ( thank you ) for a honest review. Wow, this is a funny book and I had a hard time putting the book down, there was over 200 pages. Mr. H.W Crocker rewrites the history of Armstrong. I recommend this book to anyone who loves history and a touch of silli......more

Goodreads review by Jeff

It was a great concept, but only ok in execution. It did have some funny lines.......more

Goodreads review by Jason

Such a fun book! It's a 3.5 star book; I rounded up for the sheer fun-factor.......more

Goodreads review by Curtis

ARMSTRONG, as our British cousins say, does what it says on the tin. It is a highflown historical fantasy, with George Armstrong Custer surviving the field of blood and death in windblown Montana to live and fight another day. Rescued by a white slave among the Sioux, and adopted by a minor Sioux fa......more

Quotes

“Droll satire, this is the West as it might have been if the Sioux hadn’t saved us.” Stephen Coonts, New York Times bestselling author

“The world has a new hero—actually an old hero reimagined—George Armstrong Custer, in this delightfully funny alternative history that’s better, or at least happier, than the real thing.” Winston Groom, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“Crocker has created a hilarious hero for the ages. Armstrong rides through the Old West setting right the wrongs, and setting wrong the rights, in a very funny cascade of satire, history, and even patriotism.” Rob Long, Emmy– and Golden Globe–nominated screenwriter and co-executive producer of Cheers

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