These frontiersmen are the subjects of allan eckert s dramatic history. His final book was the infinite dream, published in 2011. Perhaps allan eckert did give an innacurate rendering of some of the people or events in this book, but by and large, eckert s work is historically correct. The frontiersman is simon kenton, a kentucky and ohio pioneer and friend of daniel boone whose wilderness skills perhaps even surpassed boones. My personal favorite is the story of simon kenton the frontiersmen. They were often rough and illiterate, sometimes brutal and vicious, often seeking an escape in the wilderness. In a 1999 poll conducted by the ohioana library association, allan w. He was a historian, naturalist, novelist, poet, screenwriter and playwright. Against the background of such names as george rogers clark, daniel boone. Clair, anthony wayne, simon girty and william henry harrison, eckert has recreated the life of one of americas most outstanding heroes, simon kenton. Eckert s books in order of when they were first released and in chronological order when necessary. 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. Eckert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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.
The conquerors is the story of pontiacs uprising and the men involved in it. Eckert presents history as narrative and in this book he describes the lives, sacrifices, and problems faced by american frontiersmen white and indian alike. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This story focuses mostly on simon kenton who was a brave woodsman,fighter and scout. Frontiersman book by allan w eckert 4 available editions. There is dialogue and setting of the scene just like a. This is allan eckerts first book in his series the winning of america. Its a shame that he is usually only mentioned briefly in most text books.
Seller pella books published 1967 condition hardback with dustjacket. Based on a true, but littleknown, episode in daniel boones life, allan eckerts first fulllength novel recreates the legendary frontiersmans severest testthe trial for his life at boonesborough in 1778. For us that live in the ohio, kentucky, west virginia, pennsylvania and indiana areas, this book is must reading. Buy frontiersman by allan w eckert online at alibris. 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. Mar 16, 2011 these frontiersmen are the subjects of allan w. 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. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Jun 01, 2001 the frontiersmen were a remarkable breed of men. In the beautiful but deadly country which would one day come to be known as west virginia, kentucky, michigan, ohio, indiana, and illinois, more often than not they left their bones to.
These frontiersmen are the subjects of allan eckerts dramatic history. The first book in the sixvolume winning the america series. Frontiersmen was his greatest book, but it was followed by others such as wilderness empire. In the beautiful but deadly country which would one day come to be known as west virginia, kentucky, michigan, ohio, indiana, and illinois, more often than. Allan w eckert was the greatest author of early america.
In the beautiful but deadly country which would one day come to be known as west virginia, kentucky, michigan, ohio, indiana, and illinois, more often than not. This is a gorgeous first edition, printed in 1967 of the frontiersman, a narrative. A narrative summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for studying or teaching the frontiersmen. Alan eckerts book the frontiersmen is a story about the taming of west virginia, ohio, indiana,michigan, kentucky and illinois. It is through his books, that i learned american history. Eckert 2001, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. The first book in the sixvolume series known as the winning of america in hardcover and narratives of america in paperback. Eckerts books in order of when they were first released and in chronological order when necessary. Author allan wesley eckert was born on january 30, 1931 in buffalo, new york.
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. Wasilla after much thought, discussion and consideration, the greater palmer chamber of commerce decided to cancel one of the biggest events. Kenton was a natural when it came to the wilderness, some may even claim he tamed ohio. Without a doubt, he was the best, he will be missed. Its the story of how indian territory in the frontiers of the 1700s became the areas we now know as kentucky, ohio, and indiana. Eckert, the historical novelist nominated six times for the pulitzer prize, reaches the height of his accomplishment. 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 humane letters from bowling green.
The frontiersmen chronicles the life of simon kenton a kentucky frontiersman and tecumseh the leader of the shawnee and the events surrounding the white expansion into what is now known as ohio and kentucky. Eckert, famous for writing the stories that became the. They were often rough and illiterate, sometimes brutal and vicious, often seeking an escape in the wilderness of midamerica from. 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. Find the frontiersmen by eckert, allan w at biblio. 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. Wilderness empire winning of america book 2 allan w. When he was just a young man, he hitched rides across the united states. This is the story of simon kenton a long hunter and scout. They were often rough and illiterate, sometimes brutal and vicious, often seeking an escape in the wilderness of midamerica from crimes committed back east.
Jan 30, 1931 jul 7, 2011 age 80 send flowers opens send flowers url in a new window. Eckert includes books the frontiersmen, wilderness empire. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. If ever an amazing mans story needed to be told, it. The frontiersman is book one of allan eckerts acclaimed six part series the winning of america. The nook book ebook of the the frontiersmen by allan w. Allan wesley eckert january 30, 1931 july 7, 2011 was an american writer who specialized.
The book is a factual novel telling a story as if it were by a third person narrative. He served in the united states air force and attended the university of dayton and ohio state university. Ebook allan w eckert as pdf download portable document format. Heimo korth and his family, alone in alaskas arctic wilderness james campbell.
Kentons role in opening the northwest territory to settlement more than rivaled that of his friend daniel boone. The frontiersmen download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. 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. The frontiersmen narratives of america, book 1 by allan w eckert. Allan eckert book list allan eckert is the master storyteller of our age.
One of eckerts 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. Unlike many historical books, eckert uses various resources, journals. Buy a cheap copy of the frontiersmen book by allan w. Eckert was born in buffalo, new york on january 30, 1931. Eckert was an historian, naturalist, novelist, poet, screenwriter, and playwright. Sign up today and get a chance to win an all inclusive glacier cruise for 2 compliments of major marine tours limited time. His novel incident at hawks hill was initially marketed to adults and selected by readers digest condensed books. Allan eckert has used the technique of a novelist to bring the details of historical events to life as he follows the paths of kenton and tecumseh and the men and women around them, from kentons first foray over the alleghenies into the wilderness in colonial times to the denouement in the war of 1812 when tecumseh makes his last ditch effort. A runnerup for the newbery medal in 1972, it was afterward marketed as a childrens novel and adapted by disney. Against the background of such names as george rogers clark, daniel boone, arthur st. The frontiersmen winning of america book 1 kindle edition by allan w.
Eckert became a published author in 1963 with the great auk. Publication date 1970 topics kenton, simon, 17551836, tecumseh, shawnee chief, 176818, indians of north america, frontier and pioneer life. Against the background of such names as george rogers clark. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The frontiersman a narrative hardcover hardcover january 1, 1967 by allan w. The frontiersman is book one of allan eckert s acclaimed six part series the winning of america. 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 published the frontiersmen over a decade ago.
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