tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post8409676175395789597..comments2024-03-25T12:21:56.752-05:00Comments on Sweethearts Of The West: MIXING FACT AND FICTIONCaroline Clemmonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14914658854159456335noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-32672929961161073582012-09-30T10:13:53.335-05:002012-09-30T10:13:53.335-05:00Fascinating history about Brit Johnson; a very cou...Fascinating history about Brit Johnson; a very courageous man. And as you know, I loved White Eagle in High Stakes Bride, so it is interesting to read who inspired that character as well. A wonderful post, Caroline.Ashley Kath-Bilskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14073164133698225798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-75599885088521213742012-09-26T22:28:07.311-05:002012-09-26T22:28:07.311-05:00Caroline, thank you for enlightening us about this...Caroline, thank you for enlightening us about this piece of history. I guess I'm the rare one, as I didn't relate The Searchers to Cynthia Ann Parker. The movie has been a favorite and last year I finally read Alan LeMay's book. Now that you've brought the true story of Brit Johnson to us, I will view them in a different light. <br />Thank you for your diligent research. It is reflected in your wonderful stories.Carra Copelinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18372247844024839006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-23368801106583794562012-09-26T21:10:16.368-05:002012-09-26T21:10:16.368-05:00Caroline,
I love how our research takes us into un...Caroline,<br />I love how our research takes us into uncharted territory as yours did. What wonderful information about a little known man! Brit's efforts and zeal to win the release of captives is truly heroic. His death was brutal and tragic. Thanks for bringing the tale to light.<br />Arletta DawdyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-15567865155313785002012-09-26T13:43:05.873-05:002012-09-26T13:43:05.873-05:00Wonderful post, Caroline! I don't write wester...Wonderful post, Caroline! I don't write westerns, but enjoy reading and watching movies set in the west. I've been watching the miniseries 'Into the West' and the series 'Hell On Wheels' on the AMC cable channel. <br /><br />Your new book sounds great! Best of luck with sales!Susan Macateehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07476340887041053638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-61146078305502385842012-09-26T11:20:36.140-05:002012-09-26T11:20:36.140-05:00What a magnificent post, Caroline. Each and every ...What a magnificent post, Caroline. Each and every one of those names and sobriquets touched me, and the history is something I'll come back to time and time again. <br /><br />I wouldn't want to worry about Indian attacks either but I still the native tribes got royally screwed.<br /><br />Excellent, Caroline, and best wishes for much success with this new book. I'm eager to read it.gTanya Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08580821680629254085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-9771565691737600322012-09-26T10:02:58.710-05:002012-09-26T10:02:58.710-05:00Fascinating story, Caroline! I, too, believed The ...Fascinating story, Caroline! I, too, believed The Searchers was based on Cynthia Ann Parker and her uncle's search for her. I'd never heard of Brit Johnson until now. Thank you for enlightening us about such a brave man.Lyn Hornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596495172490672271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-38373303995416260232012-09-26T09:18:02.991-05:002012-09-26T09:18:02.991-05:00Caroline, Great historical info! Your next book so...Caroline, Great historical info! Your next book sounds as good as the first one. Congrats!Paty Jagerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03257614436422105729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-51626137873642068742012-09-26T08:51:59.734-05:002012-09-26T08:51:59.734-05:00Carolyn, that's a very interesting bit of hist...Carolyn, that's a very interesting bit of history. I'm glad we live in this century. I would't want to have to worry about Indian attacks.<br /><br />I'm fully confident if they kidnapped me...they'd gladly return me. :)<br />GeriGerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13858837905996297824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-57189073865415743702012-09-26T08:20:30.146-05:002012-09-26T08:20:30.146-05:00Celia, I had heard the same thing, but apparently ...Celia, I had heard the same thing, but apparently the movie was based on Brit Johnson. In the 1950's, using a black man as a hero was not done for a major motion picture. Plus, Brit didn't want to kill Millie Jane, just rescue her. Imagine Denzel Washington as a kinder Ethan Edwards searching for family. I'd see that movie!Caroline Clemmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14914658854159456335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-4936271264849596642012-09-26T07:54:56.542-05:002012-09-26T07:54:56.542-05:00CAROLINE--I always thought the John Wayne movie Th...CAROLINE--I always thought the John Wayne movie The Searchers was based loosely on the re-capture of Cynthia Ann Parker. But now I know who the real hero is. This is a man I knew nothing about, and the story is chilling and thrilling. Thanks for the thorough research you did and relating the events.<br />And congratulations on your new release!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.com