Captain Putnam for the Republic of Texas

A Bliven Putnam Naval Adventure, Book 4

By: James Haley

Narrated by: Paul Boehmer

Length: 11 hrs and 54 mins

Publisher's Summary

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. 

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Critic Reviews

“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)

“Captain Putnam for the Republic of Texas is the fourth novel in the Bliven Putnam Series. Haley, a Texas native with more than 20 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) 

"Readers expecting nautical action will not be disappointed.... Author James Haley aptly draws on his nonfiction research." (Historical Novels Review) 

Does not take up where “A Darker Sea “ leaves off. I was trying to read these in chronologic order. I would like to return this

Does not follow in crinoline order. Leaves out too much. I would like to return this book for credit.

Age of Sail fans look no further! Haley nails it!.

Nautical fiction with action, character and historical accuracy. You would struggle to do better with any author. James Haley has it mastered, but as benefits the reader he does better everytime. His protagonist is even better.

Fun

This was simply a lot of fun and now I am sorry I have blazed through the series. Not recommended as great literature, but just an absorbing tale adventure in the days our republic was finding its way.

Off to Texas

If I'm honest this one was not as good as the first 3 books but I still enjoyed it a lot and would recommend it to anyone one who has an interest in the age of sail and the history of the US navy