How Few Remain

A Novel of the Second War Between the States

By: Harry Turtledove

Narrated by: George Guidall

Length: 24 hrs and 21 mins

Publisher's summary

From the master of alternate history comes an epic of the second Civil War. It was an epoch of glory and success, of disaster and despair.

1881: A generation after the South won the Civil War, America writhed once more in the bloody throes of battle. Furious over the annexation of key Mexican territory, the United States declared total war against the Confederate States of America in 1881. But this was a new kind of war, fought on a lawless frontier where the blue and gray battled not only each other but the Apache, the outlaw, the French, and the English.

As Confederate General Stonewall Jackson again demonstrated his military expertise, the North struggled to find a leader who could prove his equal. In the Second War Between the States, the times, the stakes, and the battle lines had changed—and so would history....

©1997 Harry Turtledove (P)2002 Recorded Books

A Civil War Alternate History Classic! Fantastic!

You probably haven't heard of Harry Turtledove. However, if you're into alternate history on a grand scale, or are passionate about the history, politics and leaders during the Civil War, you know EXACTLY who this author is, and his wonderful body of work.

If you look up his work, you may step back and say, "Where do I begin?"

You begin HERE. This audiobook is the doorway to all of the author's other tremendous and well-written works for this period, and beyond.

Once the story shifts to the changes that take place, the journey is both encompassing and engaging, which are true prerequisites for good alternate history novels.

You'll meet well-known characters such as Lincoln and Custer in this audiobook, but you'll also meet unsung heroes who complete a tremendously woven tapestry for the entire series.

Turtledove has done his research, and it shows. From speech patterns, descriptions, reactions and more, the author will take you there, and give you a thirst for more in this series.

Thanks, Harry, for such well-written and entertaining writing.

Excellent performance on a classic Turtledove

I've read (in print) all the Turtledove USA v CSA novels and this is the base for all of them. It was wonderful to hear the work performed so perfectly. There are many characters in a Turtledove novel and Guidall presents them all uniquely, yet without the overly done accents that plague other audiobooks.

If you're new to Turtledove, start here. You will either love the historical details and the rambling "period accurate" speech patterns, or you will hate it. Turtledove has a distinctive writing style wherein many phrases are used to excess. It can be charming and annoying at the same time, like hearing a favorite uncle tell a long story.

How Few Remain focuses on detailed character explorations of famous historical figures, like Lincoln, Custer, Teddy Roosevelt and Frederick Douglass, and how they react to their times. It's not a book full of thrilling battle scenes.

Try it. You'll either keep going and devour the rest of the long saga, or you'll get exasperated with the pace and lack of action and stop here. Either way, it's worth a listen.

An interesting concept.

I liked the idea of the twist on history and historical characters. The sexual content is unnecessary and I'm not really a fan of painting Lincoln as leaning socialist, but I suppose it works.

Best Turtledove I’ve read!

This was an unexpectedly realistic reimagining of the late 19th century, featuring a cast of historical figures in unfamiliar roles.

Fun alt-history

I’m a social studies teacher. This was a fun listen to see what may have happened if the south won the Civil War. Good story and I believe remained true to the historical characters included. It was a good introduction to the genre for me.

It was a good book.

It was a very decent book. My only issue is is the book ended to fast and there was a lot of a plots that I wish you could’ve develop more. For example, the issue between Custard and Roosevelt would’ve been really interesting to see how that turned out. Hopefully he’ll consider doing a sequel book.

Maybe my new favorite book

I’m so glad this author decided to have another go at a Civil War alternate history, this time without AK-47 wielding Confederates.

Great alternate History

Being Alternate Reality it was very interesting listening as individuals that’s lead history debated their corse of moral thought, political intent and shifting ideologies

Love it

Read book many times and enjoy audio it was great too hear.. author in top five of favorites..

Two words: Phe. Nominal.

The author has captured these real historical figures and their personalities in a compelling new environment.