The frontiersmen narratives of america, book 1 by allan w eckert. Its the story of how indian territory in the frontiers of the 1700s became the areas we now know as kentucky, ohio, and indiana. Boards slightly lopsided, betray fading and nicks and other signs of wear and imperfection commensurate with age. Frontiersman book by allan w eckert 4 available editions. Frontiersmen narratives of america series, book 1 by allan eckert. Eckert dug deep in his research for all his books, and we are the beneficiaries. Buy a cheap copy of the frontiersmen book by allan w. Read online the frontiersmen allan w eckert the frontiersmen allan w eckert as recognized, adventure as with ease as experience nearly lesson, amusement, as without difficulty as union can be gotten by just checking out a book the frontiersmen allan w eckert moreover it is not directly done, you could receive even more on this life, roughly the world. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. But what most impressed me about this book is the format that eckert devised to tell the story. I have just returned to renew acquaintance with this work and have been rewarded by the effort. It is i great condition for its age, very little wear and tear. Eckert presents history as narrative and in this book he describes the lives, sacrifices, and problems faced by american frontiersmen white and indian alike. Clair, anthony wayne, simon girty, and william henry harrison, eckert has recreated the life of one of.
Clair, anthony wayne, simon girty and william henry harrison, eckert. Jul 31, 2011 allan w eckert was the greatest author of early america. There may be underlining, highlighting, and or writing. Perhaps allan eckert did give an innacurate rendering of some of the people or events in this book, but by and large, eckerts work is historically correct. His novel incident at hawks hill 1971 was initially marketed to adults and selected by readers digest condensed books. Against the background of such names as george rogers clark, daniel boone, arthur st. Eckert has 53 books on goodreads with 27703 ratings.
Washington post book world through thoms masterful storytelling and his passion for. Allan wesley eckert january 30, 1931 july 7, 2011 was an american novelist and playwright who specialized in historical novels for adults and children, and was also a naturalist. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Clair, anthony wayne, simon girty, and william henry harrison, eckert has recreated the life of one of americas most outstanding heroes, simon kenton. He served in the united states air force and attended the university of dayton and ohio state university. A narrative mp3 book published february 28th 2011 by tantor media, inc. Eckert was born in buffalo, new york, and raised in the chicago, illinois area, but had been a longtime resident of bellefontaine, ohio, near where he attended college. Its the story of how indian territory in the frontiers of the 1700s became the areas we now. The first book in the sixvolume series known as the winning of america in hardcover and narratives of america in paperback. Frontiersman has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. The frontiersmen is the first novel in the winning of america series and was released in the year 1967.
He began writing about nature and american history when he was only years old. The frontiersmen is incredibly immersive, often reading like a. See more ideas about books, frontiersman, my books. It is through his books, that i learned american history. No less importantly, the frontiersmen is the story of wilderness america itself, its penetration and settlement, and it is eckerts particular grace to be able to evoke. Allan w eckert is the author of books such as the frontiersmen. Allan eckert passed away on july 7, 2011 at the age of 80 in chillicothe, ohio. The indians get driven out of where they live, and fought like hell to keep their last stronghold east of the mississippi river. A narrative home walkabout books song of the wild allan w. They were often rough and illiterate, sometimes brutal and vicious, often seeking an. These frontiersmen are the subjects of allan eckerts dramatic history. Frontiersmen follows on the life and exploits of simon kenton, the girty brothers and the early life of tecumseh as white expansion crosses the ohio river in violation of earlier agreements, and as the indians fight bitterly to stop it. Eckert this study guide consists of approximately 66 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the frontiersmen. According to his own accounting, eckert received some 1,100 rejection letters before he published his first book, the frontiersman.
Eckert published numerous novels of the ohio country frontier in what was called his the winning of america series, including accounts of frontiersmen and. The numbers 923 and e19f are written on the books outer spine see photos and on the title page. This is a gorgeous first edition, printed in 1967 of the frontiersman, a narrative. These frontiersmen are the subjects of allan eckert s dramatic history. This is allan eckerts first book in his series the winning of america. The conquerors the conquerors, the third volume in allan eckert s acclaimed series, the winning of america, continues the narrative of the frontiersmen and wilderness empire. Eckert was an american historian, historical novelist, and naturalist.
Moreover, he captures the flavor of what life was like the danger, harsh conditions, and constant threat of death in the northwest territory during the last half of the 18th century. The frontiersman is simon kenton, a kentucky and ohio pioneer and friend of daniel boone whose wilderness skills perhaps even surpassed boones. See the complete winning of america series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The frontiersman is book one of allan eckerts acclaimed six part series the. Mar 16, 2011 these frontiersmen are the subjects of allan w. Buy frontiersman by allan w eckert online at alibris. Eckert also wrote for the emmywinning mutual of omahas. The frontiersmen winning of america book 1 kindle edition by eckert, allan w download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Allan eckert published the frontiersmen over a decade ago.
Allan eckert obituary death notice and service information. The first book in the sixvolume winning the america series. Eckert was born in buffalo, new york on january 30, 1931. Eckert 2001, trade paperback at the best online prices at ebay. May not include supplemental items like discs, access codes, dust jacket, etc. Clair, anthony wayne, simon girty and william henry harrison, eckert has recreated the life of one of americas most outstanding heroes, simon kenton. No less importantly, the frontiersmen is the story of wilderness america itself, its penetration and settlement, and it is eckerts particular grace to be able to evoke life and meaning from the raw facts of this story.
Eckert, the historical novelist nominated six times for the pulitzer prize, reaches the height of his accomplishment. Allan w eckert 4 books of the winning of america series. Against the background of such names as george rogers clark, daniel boone. Eckert the winning of america book 1 2001 paperback the frontiersmen by allan w. Find the frontiersmen by eckert, allan w at biblio. Like kenton, tecumseh was the paragon of his peoples virtues, and the story of his life, in allan eckerts hands, reveals most profoundly the grandeur and the tragedy of the american indian. Frontiersmen was his greatest book, but it was followed by others such as wilderness empire. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the frontiersmen winning of america book. One of eckert s most popular books, this is a narrative history of the opening of kentucky and the great northwest territory ohio, indiana, illinois, michigan, wisconsin and part of minnesota during the period 1755 to 1836, through events of the french and indian war, the revolutionary war and the war of 1812. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use.
The conquerors book ii, narratives of america author. Buy the frontiersmen by allan w eckert online at alibris. Eckert 19312011 was an american author of historical fiction, childrens novels and nonfiction books. Eckert became a published author in 1963 with the great auk. They were often rough and illiterate, sometimes brutal and vicious, often seeking an escape in the wilderness. Seven of his books were nominated for the pulitzer prize. Jul 22, 2019 the frontiersmen a narrative by allan w. Without a doubt, he was the best, he will be missed.
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