Eckert relevance best selling new arrivals highest rated length longest length shortest price lowest price highest title any class fiction nonfiction. 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. Against the background of such names as george rogers clark, daniel boone, arthur st. Eckert dug deep in his research for all his books, and we are the beneficiaries. 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. He began writing about nature and american history when he was only years old. Wilderness war picks up about years after the end of pontiacs war as chronicled in eckert s the conquerors. Without a doubt, he was the best, he will be missed. Eckert in black fineline on an archival decorativeedged 3. A region of such wealth and beauty as upper california could not long be hidden from the eyes of restless americans pressing steadily westward. Allan eckert s new book, dark journey, provides an accurate and.
Eckerts books in order of when they were first released and in chronological order when necessary. 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. Eckert published numerous novels of the ohio country frontier in what was called his the winning of america series, including. Eckert was an american historian, historical novelist, and naturalist. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. My personal favorite is the story of simon kenton the frontiersmen. Throughout two thirds of this continent, the cry of the. His final book was the infinite dream, published in 2011. Buy frontiersman by allan w eckert online at alibris. Allan eckert book list allan eckert is the master storyteller of our age. Allan w eckert books in order looking for books by allan w. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
His novel incident at hawks hill was initially marketed to adults and selected by readers digest condensed books. Eckert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Near fine in burgundy paper covered boards with silver colored text stamping on the spine with a remainder mark to the top edge. Pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. The title of this book is wild season and it was written by allan w. Eckert was an historian, naturalist, novelist, poet, screenwriter, and playwright. In a near fine dust jacket with the price intact on the front flap with minor rubbing to the ends of the. He was a historian, naturalist, novelist, poet, screenwriter and playwright. The complete series list for narratives of america allan w. When he was just a young man, he hitched rides across the united states. Gateway to empire book by allan w eckert half price books.
The life of tecumseh, a fine press release of which is also present. Eckert is an emmy awardwinning scriptwriter and a newbery honor author of books for young readers. I highly recommend reading the winning of america series, by allan w. This is so much more than history, it is true life. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Though the book is lengthy, it was difficult to put aside. His books include other historical narratives, novels, and nonfiction works, as well as books for young adults and children. He is also the author of the popular sixvolume historical series narratives of america and the creator of tecumseh. Has anyone ever read the frontiersmen by allan eckert. A runnerup for the newbery medal in 1972, it was afterward marketed as a childrens novel and adapted by disney. Eckert was born in buffalo, new york on january 30, 1931. The ballad of songbirds and snakes from the author that brought you the hunger games, reenter the world of panem again sixtyfour years before the events of the original series. Allan eckert brings the new frontier into such a stark and vast understanding of what life was like back then, it is amazing.
Eckert 19312011 was an american author of historical fiction, childrens novels and nonfiction books. Eckert, including the frontiersmen, and wilderness empire. But what most impressed me about this book is the format that eckert devised to tell the story. A narrative the winning of america series jan 1, 2003.
He writes history as if it were a novel, except he sticks to the truth. Allan wesley eckert january 30, july 7, was an american writer who specialized eckert published numerous novels of the ohio country frontier in what was called his the winning of america series. Incident at hawks hill a bantam starfire book by allan w. It was published by little brown and has a total of 244 pages in the book. Winning of america series 247 family history circle. If so, do you think most of his accounts are fiction or actual history. The author of fortyone published books including the winning of america serieshe was nominated on seven separate occasions for the pulitzer prize in literature and, in 1985, was recipient of an honorary degree as doctor of humane letters from bowling green state university in ohio.
Eckert, famous for writing the stories that became the outdoor dramas blue jacket and tecumseh. A each one is approximately 700800 pagesa these books are fact, not fiction, but written in narrative form, which makes for fast, interesting reading. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. Sort title title genre genre date oldest date newest dark journey. Allan w eckert was the greatest author of early america. From the first page to the last, i was captivated by his writing style, the content and the way he made the characters come alive. Jul 31, 2011 allan w eckert was the greatest author of early america. Allan wesley eckert january 30, 1931 july 7, 2011 was an american writer who specialized.
Eckert became a published author in 1963 with the great auk. Author allan wesley eckert was born on january 30, 1931 in buffalo, new york. Eckert was born in buffalo, new york, and raised in the chicago, illinoi. Frontiersman book by allan w eckert half price books. I have read all the books in this series and find them unequaled by any other author.
Incident at hawks hill a bantam starfire book by eckert, allan w. Like all eckert s historical novels, it is a wonderful attempt to bring history alive. See more ideas about books, beloved book and my books. The paperback of the the courtmartial of daniel boone by allan w. Seven of his books were nominated for the pulitzer prize. See the complete winning of america series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Eckert includes books the frontiersmen, wilderness empire. Eckert, seventime pulitzer prize nominee, has written 39 books, including his awardwinning incident at hawks hill and the frontiersman, plus. If ever an amazing mans story needed to be told, it. Eckert is a seventime pulitzer prize nominee and the author of over forty books, including the awardwinning incident at hawks hill and twilight of empire. The frontiersmen, wilderness empire winning of america, the conquerors. It is through his books, that i learned american history.
Eckert s books in order of when they were first released and in chronological order when necessary. 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. Mar 16, 2011 these frontiersmen are the subjects of allan w. The author of forty published books plus one, the infinite dream, available the fall of 2011 by jesse stuart foundationhe was nominated on seven separate occasions for the pulitzer prize in literature and, in 1985, was recipient of an honorary degree as doctor of humane letters from bowling green. Author allan w eckerts complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. 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. A narrative narratives of america, book 1 by allan w eckert. Gateway to empire has 5 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Explore books by allan w eckert with our selection at. Eckert should be listed as one of the greatest authors in american history. Eckert was born in buffalo, new york, in 1931, and raised in the chicago, illinois area. Allan w eckert, signed abebooks shop for books, art. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over.
Frontiersman has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Frontiersmen was his greatest book, but it was followed by others such as wilderness empire. Accompanied by a fine glossy 5 x 7 publicity headandshoulders portrait of eckert issued with the 1992 release of a sorrow in our heart. Eckert has 53 books on goodreads with 25739 ratings.
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