Seven of his books were nominated for the pulitzer prize. Buy a cheap copy of the frontiersmen book by allan w. The detail and the author swears that it is all true well, of course there was some liberty taken with conversations and the action draw you into a world not long ago and right here. The first book in the sixvolume winning the america series. He received the newbery honor book award for incident at hawks hill. Eckert, including the frontiersmen, and wilderness empire. Against the background of such names as george rogers clark, daniel boone, arthur st. 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. This book is the replica edition published in 1969. Alan eckerts book the frontiersmen is a story about the taming of west virginia, ohio, indiana,michigan, kentucky and illinois. Allan eckert book list allan eckert is the master storyteller of our age.
After 17 editions etiquette by emily post is still the ultimate word on appropriate manners. 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. Allan eckert passed away on july 7, 2011 at the age of 80 in chillicothe, ohio. This frontiersman lived a larger than life life, yet eckerts careful research shows how the incredible was achieved one step at a time by this restless early american. The frontiersmen winning of america book 1 kindle edition by allan w.
The book has a library marking on the spine, and has library stamps on the outside pages. Based on a true, but littleknown, episode in daniel boones life, allan eckert s first fulllength novel recreates the legendary frontiersman s severest testthe trial for his life at boonesborough in 1778. The frontiersmen the frontiersmen audiobook, by allan w. Eckert presents history as narrative and in this book he describes the lives, sacrifices, and problems faced by american frontiersmen white and indian alike. A narrative narratives of america, book 1 by allan w eckert. 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. Eckert also wrote for the emmywinning mutual of omahas. Our american history is so interesting when a writer of his caliber does all the research, to bring it to print. The historic sites in the frontiersmen are within a few hours drive.
The frontiersman is simon kenton, a kentucky and ohio pioneer and friend of daniel boone whose wilderness skills perhaps even surpassed boones. The frontiersmen, wilderness empire winning of america, the conquerors. 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. The first book in the sixvolume series known as the winning of america in hardcover and narratives of america in paperback. Simon kenton april 3, 1755 april 29, 1836 was a united states frontiersman and soldier in west virginia, kentucky and ohio. At a very young age he was forced to leave his family and forge a life of his own. Eckert, author of 40 published books, was nominated on seven occasions for the pulitzer prize in literature.
Frontiersmen the winning of america series by allan w. Kentucky settler, indian fighter, woodsman, patriot, kenton epitomized the frontiersmen. At this time, officials at the jesse stuart foundation said the new date of release has not. The title is misleading in that the assumption is the book would cover many frontiersmen, but alas, only a few were touched upon with no depth.
The dust cover has water damage, yet somehow the book is completely fine. My personal favorite is the story of simon kenton the frontiersmen. He was a friend of daniel boone, simon girty, spencer records, thomas s. Eckert was born in buffalo, new york on january 30, 1931. Buy frontiersman by allan w eckert online at alibris.
All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Allan wesley eckert january 30, 1931 july 7, 2011 was an american writer who specialized in historical novels for adults and children, and was also a naturalist. Allan eckert published the frontiersmen over a decade ago. The author of forty published booksplus one, the infinite dream, available the fall of 2011 by jesse stuart foundationhe was nominated on seven seperate occasions for the pulitzer prize in literature and, in 1985, was recipient of an honorary degree as doctor of. No less importantly, the frontiersmen is the story of wilderness america itself, its penetration and settlement, and it is eckert s particular grace to be. Whether youre looking at this book as a historical narrative or just a good action novel, you will love this book. Eckert, seventime pulitzer prize nominee, has written 39 books, including his awardwinning incident at hawks hill and the frontiersman, plus numerous other historical narratives, novels and nonfiction works, as well as books for young adults and children. I have just returned to renew acquaintance with this work and have been rewarded by the effort. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers.
The frontiersman highlights the life of simon kenton, a name that should be prominent in american history. Jun 01, 2001 buy the paperback book the frontiersmen. This frontiersman lived a larger than life life, yet eckert s careful research shows how the incredible was achieved one step at a time by this restless early american. Eckert has 52 books on goodreads with 25512 ratings. Its a shame that he is usually only mentioned briefly in most text books. 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. Fine in decorated green cloth covered boards with gilt text and decorations on the spine and front board with a gift inscription on the fly title page. His novel incident at hawks hill was initially marketed to adults and selected. I would recommend this book to anyone, and wish i would have found writers like eckert when i was in high school. He was a historian, naturalist, novelist, poet, screenwriter and playwright.
Jul 31, 2011 while working at an auto factory during pm downtime a coworker handed me a very worn copy of the frontiersman. His novel incident at hawks hill was initially marketed to adults and selected by readers digest condensed books. For us that live in the ohio, kentucky, west virginia, pennsylvania and indiana areas, this book is must reading. I became consumed with a desire to read everything written by allan w. The frontiersman is book one of allan eckert s acclaimed six part series the winning of america. Against the background of such names as george rogers clark, daniel boone. His final book was the infinite dream, published in 2011. The frontiersmen mass market paperback 1970 by allan w. Eckert 19312011 was an american author of historical fiction, childrens novels and nonfiction books. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, and dust jackets may not be included. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. It was in the year 1963 when he became a published author when the great auk was released. Eckert has done the country an invaluable service by recording our early history from the french and indian war to end of the shawnee country. This book brought him everlasting fame and became the first volume in his.
The nook book ebook of the the frontiersmen by allan w. Allan w eckert was the greatest author of early america. Clair, anthony wayne, simon girty, and william henry harrison, eckert has recreated the life of one of americas most outstanding heroes, simon kenton. Possible ex library copy, with all the markingsstickers of that library. 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. One thing that can also be said is that eckert does not play favourites with one side or the other in a conflict. Digitizing sponsor internet archive contributor internet archive language english. Eckert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Frontiersmen was his greatest book, but it was followed by others such as wilderness empire. The drama about the shawnee leader, performed annually in chillicothe, was adapted from eckerts book the frontiersmen. Find the frontiersmen by eckert, allan w at biblio.
There is dialogue and setting of the scene just like a. He began writing about nature and american history when he was only years old. Like kenton, tecumseh was the paragon of his peoples virtues, and the story of hislife, in allan eckert s hands, reveals most profoundly the grandeur and the tragedy of the american indian. In the frontiersmen, not only do we care about our longforgotten fatherswe live again with them. Pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. If ever an amazing mans story needed to be told, it. A great history lesson, but allan eckert ties it all together as if it is a novel.
But the frontiersman is eckert s best overallan absorbing narrative by the best storyteller of colonial americas frontier. Eckert, the historical novelist nominated six times for the pulitzer prize, reaches the height of his accomplishment. Eckerts books in order of when they were first released and in chronological order when necessary. Since the film seems unlikely everyone should read each eckert book. He also wrote almost all of the scripts for televisions wild kingdom and adapted the frontiersmen into the play tecumseh. We both laugh and cry at tv reporters that ask our young college students basic history questions they are unable to answer. Against the background of such names as george rogers. The story of legendary frontiersman simon kenton is riveting from the turn of the first page. If you are interested in stories that read like adventure novels, yet are historically researched to be as accurate as possible, eckert is the author. Clair, anthony wayne, simon girty, and william henry harrison, eckert has recreated the life of one of.
This story focuses mostly on simon kenton who was a brave woodsman,fighter and scout. Author allan wesley eckert was born on january 30, 1931 in buffalo, new york. The frontiersman is book one of allan eckerts acclaimed six part series the winning of america. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. No less important, 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. The frontiersmen narratives of america, book 1 by allan w eckert. In the frontiersmen not only do we care about our longforgotten fathers, we live again with them. These frontiersmen are the subjects of allan eckert s dramatic history. A friend introduced me to this book many years ago.
May 01, 2001 no less importantly, the frontiersmen is the story of wilderness america itself, its penetration and settlement, and it is eckert s particular grace to be able to evoke life and meaning from the raw facts of this story. Allan has written the hawks hill series, the winning of america series, and the mesmerian annals series. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Eckert became a published author in 1963 with the great auk. May 01, 2001 eckert s treatment of tecumseh is naturally not as detailed as in his book a sorrow in our heartdedicated entirely to tecumseh. They were often rough and illiterate, sometimes brutal and vicious, often seeking an escape in the wilderness of midamerica from crimes committed back east.
It is through his books, that i learned american history. Clair, anthony wayne, simon girty and william henry harrison, eckert has recreated the life of one of americas most outstanding heroes. Ebook allan w eckert as pdf download portable document format. Eckert 2001, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Jul 09, 2011 eckert also authored another book titled the ultimate treasure, which was slated to be released in 2012. This led me to other books such as drums along the mohawk and mystique warrior. When he was just a young man, he hitched rides across the united states.
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