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Title: That Dark and Bloody River: Chronicles of the Ohio River Valley (Mysteries & Horror) by Allan W. Eckert ISBN: 0-553-37865-1 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 01 October, 1996 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $16.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.46 (28 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: The Best History Of The Ohio River Valley I Ever Read!
Comment: This book was the best history of the Ohio river Valley that I ever had the pleasure of reading! Having been born and raised right along the shore of this great river, I was amazed to read all the stories that went along with it. I was astounded that the very incidents that took place in the lat 1700's on this very river happened in my own back yard! The stories were the most accurate I have ever read. The detail was so good that I atually could figure out where most minor incidents between whites and indians took place! I related very easily with the stories, having known alot about the my surroundings here on the Ohio and associating those places with the various stories. Lewis Wetzel, with whom I'm very interested in, was covered extensively in this book. I live less than 9 miles from the original Wetzel settlement and about 6 miles from where he is now buried. But most importantly, this book opened up a new sympathy for the Native Americans that us Americans, my very ancestors, took advantage of. If anything, this book with shed light on the genocide that the Native Americans endured at the hands of the early settlers. Its a very good book if you like history, and a must read if you live anywhere near the Ohio river Valley! Thanks the to author for writing it! I sure hope to read more by him in the near future.
Rating: 3
Summary: Not his most engaging writing, but excellent non-the-less
Comment: This is an excellent history of the Ohio River Valley during the time period covered. However, this book is written more along the lines of a typical history book than his "Winning of America" series (The Frontiermens, Wilderness Empire, etc.) That isn't bad, it just means that it is less of the narrative style than one is used to in Eckert's books. Also, I found some of the events and happenings covered in this book to be more engaging in his other books. Eckert mentions in his introduction that he didn't want to just repeat things in this book that he had already covered in other books, but I think this is a "stand alone" book and he should have used all his best stuff for this book instead of worring about repeating what he wrote in his other books. In any case, this is an excellent book that keeps one interested; it just doesn't have as much of the "being part of the action" that is displayed in some of his other writings. With this book one is more of the outsider looking in on history instead of being involved in it; although it is still better written that most books concerning history. Also, there are a few instances of possible errors of history. For example, concerning Braddock's defeat at the Monongahela in 1755, Eckert states that Braddock was shot purposely by one of his own men. I can't think of any other historian who has no doubt on that matter. While it can not be proven that he wasn't shot by one of his own men, there is also not concrete evidence that he was. In fact, most evidence points to the opposite. Eckert, however, states it as fact. Every other historian seems to believe it not to be true, or at the most, doubtful. Eckert should have pointed this out. Also, dealing with the same battle, Eckert claims that the great Indian leader Pontiac was present. Now, there is no concrete proof that he wasn't, there also is not concrete proof that he was. So why state it as a fact? Or for another example, Eckert states that Blue Jacket, another great Indian leader was a white, captured as a boy and raised by the Indians. This is apparently not true either, as proven by DNA testing of the family's descendents involved. So why state that as a truth, when it really doesn't matter as far as Blue Jacket's activities in history are concerned? In any case, Eckert's possible errors are of the minor nature and do not distract one from the generally excellent writing and history telling; it just makes one wonder what else Eckert may be in error about. In the end, however, I don't think there is any other book concerning this area and time period that is better. Were is not for the possible historical errors, I would have given it a 4 or 5.
Rating: 5
Summary: Gripping and suspenseful Ohio River Valley history
Comment: I have read this twice and have started it for the third time. I have read all of the Winning of America Series twice. I find myself switching back and forth to the maps.
My father took me to see the Fallen Timbers during WW II. So I would have been about two years old. I just remember his describing the battle and the fact that most of the fallen trees or "timbers" were taller than I was laying on their sides. It was very still except for the birds, the locusts and my Father's voice. In retrospect it was a special and spiritual moment.
As it turns out my dark father was 1/16 Native American (Elizabeth Weddell from Hawkins Co., Tennessee) only we didn't know it at the time.
This book made the history of all my families come alive; some fought in the Revolution, one with the Royal Americans, one at Ft. Pitt and one at Germantown & Brandywine. Some ended up buying hundreds of acres of land at Chillicothe,OH., KY. and Indiana.
Reading these books and in particular this one, puts me right in the middle of the action and family history.
I am from Indiana via Southern Indiana, via KY., NC., VA., OH. and PA. These books, especially this one and The Frontiersman, are my favorites. Mr. Eckhert makes history live. Thanks.
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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: 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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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: Wilderness Empire: A Narrative by Allan W. Eckert ISBN: 1931672024 Publisher: Jesse Stuart Foundation Pub. Date: 01 December, 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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