El tigre: The Life and Times of El Tigre Viejo

By John H. Manhold

EL TIGRE! For many years these words were the source of intense fear and respect throughout the southwestern territories of the growing United States. It was the name by which the jaguar was known.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0972638342
• ISBN13: 9780972638340
• Release Date: August 2007
• Publisher: Tiger Book Distributors
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 1.0" x 6.5"

Customer Reviews

A Really Great Story

John Manhold's El Tigre is a well-written story that incorporates a history lesson with a love story, and gives the reader a view into what life was like in the early 19th century. The main character takes us from life as a child in aristocratic Prussia, to the Spainish war, and then on to the new world. Landing in Florida, migrating across the southern parts of what was to become the US, our hero ends his journey in California prior to the gold rush. I couldn't put this one down. John's writing holds your interest and you never know what's coming next. As host of[..], I've had the pleasure of interviewing John, and am I'm eagerly awaiting to see this character finish his journey in John's next book.

Fascinating & Fast-Paced Historical Novel

"El Tigre" is, most importantly, a great read! Well-paced and well-written, it's a book that you'll want to settle in with and won't put down until you finish. The storyline of the title character's adventures and success is set against a vivid background of 19th century European wars and America's frontiers. I was particularly impressed by the scope of historical research, from Indian tribal differences to gold mining, included seamlessly into the narrative. As the legend of "El Tigre" grows with each page, you'll find yourself admiring this multi-faceted hero and will be pleased at the promise of a sequel. My wife enjoyed the book as much as I did, and it would be suitable for teenage readers as well.