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  • Flashman and the Redskins

  • The Flashman Papers, Book 6
  • By: George MacDonald Fraser
  • Narrated by: Colin Mace
  • Length: 15 hrs and 11 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (340 ratings)
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Flashman and the Redskins

By: George MacDonald Fraser
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Summary

Harry Flashman: the unrepentant bully of Tom Brown's schooldays, now with a Victoria Cross, has three main talents - horsemanship, facility with foreign languages, and fornication.

A reluctant military hero, Flashman plays a key part in most of the defining military campaigns of the 19th century, despite trying his utmost to escape them all.

What was Harry Flashman doing on the slopes of Little Bighorn, caught between the gallant remnant of Custer's 7th Cavalry and the attack of Sitting Bull's braves? He was trying to get out of the line of fire and escape yet again with his life (if not his honour) intact.

Here is the legendary and authentic West of Mangas Colorado's Apaches, of Kit Carson, Custer and Spotted Tail, of Crazy Horse and the Deadwood stage, gunfighters and gamblers, scoundrels and Indian belles, enthusiastic widows and mysterious adventuresses. The West as it really was terrifying!

©2015 George MacDonald Fraser (P)2015 HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Critic reviews

"The Flashman Papers do what all great sagas do - winning new admirers along the way but never, ever betraying old ones. It is an immense achievement." ( Sunday Telegraph)
"Not so much a march as a full-blooded charge, fortified by the usual lashings of salty sex, meticulously choreographed battle scenes and hilariously spineless acts of self preservation by Flashman." ( Sunday Times‘)
"Not only are the Flashman books extremely funny, but they give meticulous care to authenticity. You can, between the guffaws, learn from them." ( Washington Post)
"A first-rate historical novelist" (Kingsley Amis)

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You can't beat Flashy

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I love the Flashman books, you get to brush up on your 19th century history whilst being thoroughly entertained by a truly great anti-hero. This adventure takes off right after the ending of Flash for Freedom! (One of my favorite episodes).

Colin Mace makes a decent stab at the narration but he for me his portrayal ultimately fails to truly inhabit the character of Flashman. His voice and performance miss the mark in capturing the searing wit, charm and cowardice of the man. The ultimate Flashman narrator is Timothy West (a fantastic actor who performed 7 of the 12 books) he is head and shoulders above any of the performers who've attempted Flashy. I think it's a great shame his versions of Flashman's adventures seem so hard to come by. If I had my way they would be re-released with West recording the remaining 5 books.

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First class storytelling.

One of my favorite flashmans' and I have them all.
You could easily start listening again at end, such is its quality.

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Ripping Yarns

Love him or hate him this Victorian ripping yarns character is everything tyhat is frowned upon in this age of New Puritanism. Flashman is everything that a modern hero isn't: racist, sexist, homophobic ,nationalistic etc. If you can leave your political correctness at the door you might enjoy Flashman and the ripping yarns of Empire. Yes he was the bully in "Tom Brown's Schooldays" but he has grown up a bit ( even bullies can mature) and who secretly , wasn't fascinated by a bully. In this story Flashman finds himself again on the wrong side of the Law. Accused of slave stealing and running them to the Canadian border he is trapped in New Orleans trying to find a way out. His adventures begin when he meets up with an old friend, a Madame of a notorious brothel in the city. I recommend this book to those who can leave their revisionist politics at the door and enjoy a good yarn.

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Barnstorming Romp

Just awesome.

Why isn't there a statue of Flashy in Central London?

One of the best stories out of the 12, in fact it's my equal 12th favorite.

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Further Flashman

The story is split into two parts, the 1849-50 trek out west, and Flashman's return to America just before Little Big Horn. If you've reached this far in the series, then you'll know what to expect.
Flashman is the same monster as he ever was. He still somehow manages to wriggle out of trouble through undeserved luck, unabashed cowardice and seduction. Whilst you never wish for him to do well, his adventures do make for a gripping tale, told well by the narrator.

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Brilliant! Informs, educates and entertains.

Great writing, great narration; laugh out loud moments abound. Historical detail as ever with GMF is spot on - according to conventional knowledge both past and present. Indeed there is more than just a hint of Flashy's acknowledgement of the rise current political correctness and re-appraised views.
😄A great listen for those without a closed mind. Mick the Hick😄

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Another great Flashman yarn

Another excellent historical tale.thoroughly researched by GMF. Colin Mace reads it well if not up to the standard of Timothy West, he lets himself down with too many mispronunciations. His rendition of John Charity Spring’s Latin phrases is execrable that you can be forgiven for that. More surprising was his pronunciation of relatively ordinary words, such as derring-do and brummagem. Also, it took some time to get used to his use of the name, Beauchamp Millwood Comber being pronounced quite differently from the pronunciation in Flashman, and the angel of the Lord. Did neither Colin, nor his sub editor listen to that?

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Outstanding

Excellent black comedy , farce and adventure
Double recommend for anyone interested in 19th century British and American history. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and the dramatic reading is excellent. I couldn’t recommend any more highly.

One note of warning: This is book 7 , best to start with book 1

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Another great Flashman tale

Lovely dove tail with his previous adventures in the US, this sees Flashmans’s sins of 20 years previous catch up with him as he joins the Sioux and Custer on an ill fated adventure

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Another cracking yarn

George MacDonald Fraser is on top form yet again with accurate history , bent just a tad to his narrative . Glassman is his usual beastly self but you cannot help but like and admire the roguish womanizer .

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