Excellent history of the part of the country I live ...
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Excellent history of the part of the country I live in.  Written by someone who lived it.  (written in 1936)
2438732
This book was most interesting to me in that I've been interested in our country's history, especially the settling of the west, since childhood. I was familiar with some of these names but there were some that I was not aware of so I was able to relate them to much of what I already learned. I found Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull of special interest because I visited the Little Big Horn battle ground several times and probably walked in their  footsteps.
3614871
Some of my ancestors lived in the area that this book describes.  They defended their property and fought against the British army and cattle thieves ("cowboys").  Reading this book helped me picture how it must have been for them at that delicate time in our country's history.  The story is entertaining even if the plot is somewhat straightforward.
1668213
Loved it.  I just moved to Maine and I want to learn all of its history.  This was a very important part, and it takes place in the region where I live.
3172833
I moved to Oregon a few years ago, and have since tried to immerse myself in the culture and history of the area. Douglas County Chronicles is exactly the kind of book that I've been looking for.  R.J. Guyer paints a vivid picture of this wonderful part of southern Oregon.  He peppers an excellent historical narrative with the lively characters that have shaped the cultural arch of Douglas County. An eclectic collection of historical photos also really helps to bring the history to life.  Overall - an excellent book.  I strongly recommend it to anyone interested in the forces that have shaped life in Oregon!
415326
When I was a kid, my dad taught school at Coweta. I quickly learned that the Ray Phillips-coached Coweta Tigers were the class of their conference in all sports. What I did not know was the amazing history of this town and the surrounding area. The research used to discover the impact of the Creeks, Cherokees and other groups who came from the southeastern states to Oklahoma and established the farms, schools and villages in this part of the state is worth much more than the cost of this, or any other, book.

If you grew up in the area, you will recognize names of families and towns as you uncover the role these people played in another time and a different culture. It is a fascinating read. Both the distant history of the people who settled here and the more contemporary record of their great and great, great grandchildren is fascinating and informative.

Go Tigers!
649157
As a non-native resident to Henry County, this piece of more recent history was a fascinating look into the good ol' boy era. It also shed some light on some situations I have observed as I became more involved in the affairs of my community. We know who didn't do it now I'm just waiting for the "rest of the story".....
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My grandparents left Lithuania in the mid 1890s and came to the US, Pennsylvania to be exact.  Since I am the youngest of seven children, I never knew my grandparents, but, as I am told, they never talked about where they came from.  Both my parents were first generation American born Lithuanians.  Unlike the author, I never was taught Lithuanian, much to my chagrin, but so much of her story brought back memories or gave me pause to think of the setting I grew up in - a small Lithuanian village in mid Pennsylvania, the anthracite region.  I too went to a LIthuanian elementary school - we did not have the Saturday schools there.  I do not remember that LIthuanian history or language were as emphasized in our school as in the school in Chicago.  Ah, the bars there were, four in the village of 500 souls where I grew up.  The arguments, the fights were so prominent!  There is much pride in being Lithuanian, but there is also so much that one can not be proud of - both sides were shown in the book, but, I think, the Lithuanian side won out.  An excellent read.
4848763
Excellent story of our county's rich history that has never been revealed to the general public.  Would recommend it to anyone interested in how the west was won.
3668237
I enjoyed this book because I was able to research the historical record of my ancestral family who emigrated from Alsace, France, and settled in the State of Iowa, Benton County, USA,in the mid-1800's.

I also liked the book because it provided me with background information regarding the type of county (Benton county) where my maternal great-great-great grandparents owned and farmed their land.

I recommend this book for anyone who is interested in the State of Iowa history.
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A good summary of forgotten, turbulent, violent times.  The book focuses on notable events associated with three key colonial areas: New England, Carolina, and Pennsylvania. There is excellent background regarding the existing Native American cultures before contact with Europeans. The stories and details are excellent - I am continually amazed at how much we do know about that era.

I was looking for a modern treatment of the frontier experience in Pennsylvania, and I got it. The players, all converging toward the prize of the 'forks of the Ohio' (now Pittsburgh), were Pennsylvania, Virginia, the French with strong Indian support, and even Connecticut, which was settling the Wyoming Valley of Pennsylvania.

As a relative newcomer to historical reading, I would appreciate a bit more chronological and geographical help. This could be in the form of tables or maps, showing areas of influence or settlement, perhaps in snapshots such as you might see in a historical atlas.  I found myself using one or even two maps on hand while reading this book.
2188690
Excellent book. A lot of history for the area we live in in Nevada. Great photos.
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Daughter gave me this book upon a visit to Texas. I read it and believe it is the most informative history of the US I have ever seen. For example, in my education I learned about the post-Civil War Reconstruction period - but not like this! And finally understood why things are the way they are in terms of Civil Rights, voting rights, and a hundred other matters. Besides being a terrific history of Texas specifically and the Western frontier generally. Also the best history I have ever read about the influence of the Anglo-Scots on American society and political traditions.
3087263
This book is excellent - I am descended from the Ridlons of Maine and can directly trace back through this book.
1731558
The Panhandle of Texas has a wealth of history that is not taught in our high schools here.  This book is a great addition to History classes but it also provides excellent material for the casual reader.  Coronado's expedition of 1541 proceeded right across the Caprock, down the Running Water Draw from Parmer County to Floyd County.  The Lost Expedition of Buffalo Soldiers in the Red River War reached its climax in northern Bailey County.  The last of the expeditions of buffalo hunters on the southern Plains played out in the 1880s where our local football heroes fight their own battles every autumn Friday night.  The rural communities were founded by brave pioneer families who risked everything on homesteads carved out of the XIT and the other big ranches. Panhandle residents have history to be discovered in every corner of their counties and the length of every draw or arroyo -- prehistoric natives, Apache, Kiowa, Comanche, buffalo hunter, cowboy, hard-scrabble farm families.  This is the best account of those times and those events I have yet encountered, all in one volume.
1728533
excellent tome complete with photographs of the history of my hometown.
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I loved this book!  It was about the area where I was raised and had People and places that I knew from my life. The name Wampler was the first thing.  I went to school with Jim Wampler who lived in Westlake. The Doctor in Florence was my doctor and his office was in the same place.  I liked the mention of the grave yard that was up on the hill east of town.  My Grandmother Mother and many other relatives  are in this spot!  It filled in a lot of history that I did not know and talked about things that were part of my life!  Great book on early Oregon life!