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Title: Wilderness Empire: A Narrative by Allan W. Eckert ISBN: 1-931672-02-4 Publisher: Jesse Stuart Foundation Pub. Date: 01 December, 2001 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (2 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Sweeping Narrative of American History
Comment: Allan Eckert's story or "narrative account" as he calls it of the eighteenth century struggle between France and England along the current day border of the United States and Canada is hard to put down once started. The book covers the fighting between these two nations and their attempts to get the numerous Indian tribes in the region to ally themselves with one or the other European power, to the final detriment of the Indians.
I must admit that at first I was unsure if I would like this style of history but after reading the author's note I had a better understanding of what the author was attempting and how he used his sources to help produce the narrative. At one stage, early into the book, I did find the story bogged down but then the author's descriptive talent and the narrative pulled me back into the story and from that point on it fairly run away with me.
I found it hard to put the book down and I was really caught up in the characters, English, Colonial, French and Indian. This is a great and sweeping narrative of these hard and frightening times and the author does not paint a pretty picture when it comes to the manner of warfare practiced by the Indians and Europeans at that time and in that place.
I really enjoyed the story of William Johnson, a man previously unknown to me in American history. I also loved the account of the Marquis de Montcalm. In this alone I was happy to pay the price for this book. I really felt I had a much better understanding of this French soldier and his role in American Colonial history.
The author provides the reader with the true story of what happened at Fort William Henry and his accounts of the corruption of the French colonial system was an eye opener for me. I really enjoyed his descriptions of the people involved from both sides of the war and the accounts of the Indians and their practices, egged on by their European masters was at time quite horrific.
If you enjoyed the movie 'Last of the Mohican's then I am sure you will love this epic book of the same period. In over 600 pages of engrossing and interesting narrative this book will take you back to those times and you can spend a few days lost in the history of the 'Wilderness Empire'.
Rating: 5
Summary: American History must read!
Comment: I knew little of the French & Indian War even though I grew up in OH and PA. If you lived anywhere near the Great Lakes and enjoy history, you will want to read this and the other Eckert "Narrative" books. The details were captivating, yet you never felt bogged down or bored. Since I knew little, it read like a great war novel. The politics between the Indians and French and English were very intriguing and thought provoking. The Native American tribes understood more than anyone gave them credit. Unfortunately for them, they were in a no win situation. I was also surprised with the brutality/torture by the Indians of not only the whites, but each other. Eckert does a wonderful job of explaining the culture that both permitted and encouraged this behavior. What amazed me was the apathy of some of the military leaders towards this. Great book, great read, enjoy!
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Title: The Conquerors by Allan W. Eckert ISBN: 1931672075 Publisher: Jesse Stuart Foundation Pub. Date: 01 March, 2002 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
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Title: The Frontiersmen: A Narrative by Allan W. Eckert ISBN: 0945084919 Publisher: Jesse Stuart Foundation Pub. Date: 01 May, 2001 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
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Title: The Wilderness War: A Narrative (Eckert, Allan W. Winning of America Series.) by Allan W. Eckert ISBN: 1931672148 Publisher: Jesse Stuart Foundation Pub. Date: 01 January, 2003 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
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Title: That Dark and Bloody River (Mysteries & Horror) by ALLAN ECKERT ISBN: 0553378651 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 01 September, 1996 List Price(USD): $16.00 |
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Title: A Sorrow in Our Heart: The Life of Tecumseh by Allan W. Eckert ISBN: 055356174X Publisher: Bantam Books Pub. Date: 01 June, 1996 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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