Eagle's Cry

A Novel of the Louisiana Purchase

By: David Nevin

Narrated by: Geoffrey Howard

Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, whose thirst for power cannot be quenched, has gained control of New Orleans, a move that gives him potential mastery of the Mississippi River Valley. A country as strong as France could stop America's free-trade market from growing along the great waterway. As France forces the young nation's hand economically and politically, the greatest minds and visionaries of a young America struggle to hold it all together.©2000 David Nevin (P)2004 Blackstone Audiobooks

Critic reviews

"Brimming with personal and political tension, the gripping narrative vividly re-creates a seminal moment in the infancy of the U.S. An intelligent, well-crafted drama featuring a cast of authentically rendered historical characters." (Booklist)

Regular

What a wonderful review of our democracy, in the early days and actually, and early review of the problems we face today. If you’re close your eyes it’s your listening to the folk and transport transpose faces and today’s conditions I have a repeat.
This is the most fascinating and compelling book and a great segue into alter Nevens 1812 which is another great book but I think not quite as revealing today’s today’s circumstances condition same people.

the best way to learn history

Would you consider the audio edition of Eagle's Cry to be better than the print version?

The reader has good dramatic skills

What was one of the most memorable moments of Eagle's Cry?

the suspense before the Louisiana purchase.

Which scene was your favorite?

James Madison telling Dolly she was right about Livingston in Paris, and Dolly's emotional support of James, giving him the credit for the success of the deal.

Who was the most memorable character of Eagle's Cry and why?

M Lewis. His passions and moods.

History relived

This book was a little long, but was helpful in reminding the listener of this important chapter in American history. The rating might have been higher, but the reader was just not my favorite.

Fascinating!

I would recommend this book to all history buffs. James Madison was very smart. And his good friend and neighbor, President Tom Jefferson knew it.

What's Next?

I liked the book because I liked the development of the roles of Burr and Jefferson, and also because I have not read much about Madison and his relationship with Dolly. Many of the books charictors are left hanging at the end, however. Lewis on the keelboat (without his dog Seaman), the shipping heiress on a ship without her lover, and poor Andy Jackson regretting his contencious nature.

Obviously this is the first of a series and I will listen to 1812 to see how everyone survives (except the love stricken and besotted Lewis). What happens to Burr is very well covered by Gore Vidal.

Denis Wright