Captain Putnam for the Republic of Te..., James Haley
Captain Putnam for the Republic of Te..., James Haley
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Captain Putnam for the Republic of Texas

Author: James Haley

Narrator: Paul Boehmer

Unabridged: 11 hr 54 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 03/02/2021


Synopsis

Captain Bliven Putnam returns in an exhilarating new adventure, embedding himself within a top-secret mission during the Texas Revolution that puts everything at risk.

Having spent the past few years on missions in the Caribbean, Captain Bliven Putnam is all but ready to retire and settle down at home in Connecticut with his wife, Clarity. But as the Texas Revolution ignites and tensions in the Gulf of Mexico rise, Putnam is sent orders for a secret cruise that could decide the fate of their rebellion. American settlers in Texas have revolted against an increasingly tyrannical Mexican government. While the Texians have a small army under the command of Sam Houston, their navy is practically nonexistent, an insurmountable and dangerous disadvantage as the Mexican invasion is supplied by sea.

Unable to risk American neutrality, United States President Andrew Jackson hand-selects Putnam to lead a secret mission that might turn the tide: In Putnam's aging sloop-of-war Rappahannock, disguised with the Republic of Texas flag, he must venture into the waters of the Gulf and intercept the Mexican armaments, not just fighting the Mexican Navy but incurring the wrath of the American shippers and insurance companies who favor Mexico. Reunited with his old friend Sam Bandy, Putnam teams up with Sam Houston to run the operation, all while the bloodiest battles of the Revolution rage.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Linda on May 28, 2021

I have this habit of stumbling into series far afield from their first installment - now I have to backtrack to book one and discover all details of the fascinating Bliven Putnam, naval captain. One or twice I felt overwhelmed by the amount of naval speak, particularly in the battles, but the histor......more

Goodreads review by Donna on June 14, 2021

A wonderful naval story with a fabulous description of The Battle of San Jacinto and the surrender of General Santa Ana to win the independence of the Republic of Texas.......more

Goodreads review by Sharon on July 06, 2022

Not nearly as good a naval adventure as Hornblower.......more

Goodreads review by Ruby on July 17, 2024

-In this final book of the Bliven Putnam series, the author again goes through the history books to get the proper background for the last adventure of Captain Putnam. -It’s now the year 1834, and the United States is wracked with the issue of slavery. The south is pushing for its continuation while......more

Goodreads review by Mike on April 25, 2022

An enjoyable read, the fourth book in the Bliven Putnam naval history series. This book focuses on events of the war to establish the Republic of Texas. It includes a much-simplified account of the battle of San Jacinto and completely fictional accounts of the Texian Navy (though there was, briefly,......more


Quotes

“James Haley—novelist and historian—is a skilled storyteller. His captivating narrative brings 1830s America vividly to life, from relatively tranquil New England to naval engagements at sea to bloody battles in Texas....Captain Putnam for the Republic of Texas is another inspiring yarn from a master in historical fiction.” Quarterdeck

"Readers expecting nautical action will not be disappointed....Author James Haley aptly draws on his non-fiction research." --Historical Novels Review

Captain Putnam for the Republic of Texas is the fourth novel in the Bliven Putnam Series. Haley, a Texas native with more than twenty books to his credit, is a prize-winning author and historian noted for his historical-fiction writing as well as his history-centered nonfiction. Both talents get prominent display in this well-written, smoothly structured new work.” Lone Star Literary Life

“A conflict-rich and exciting installment in Haley’s Bliven Putnam Naval Adventure series, this will leave fans clamoring for more.” Booklist