ebooks Bloody Mohawk: The French and Indian War American Revolution on New York's Frontier by Richard Berleth in History

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Little Known HistoryBy Donald F. KaminskiI should like to think that I'm fairly comfortable with the history of the American Revolution inclusive of the wilderness campaign conducted by George Rogers Clark; but this book was enlightening. Whereas; most of the common knowledge dealing with New York centers upon Long Island; Westchester; Lake Champlain; and Saratoga; Fort Stanwix on the Mohawk is usually given a short shrift. Berleth skips most of the common stuff; but focuses on the guerilla campaign of the Royalists and Iroquoian League all along the Mohawk (Tenonatche) to include the foray into the Wilkes Barre area (Wyoming Massacre). One can deduce that the Senecas and Mohawks were not very nice people while the Oneidas; who supported the colonists; were a bit more gentle. The people that lived during this time were nothing but courageous. The book itself is well put together with exception of the maps. It is recommended that the reader first locate all the maps in the text and mark them for constant reference; otherwise; the maps in the general reading area will not be sufficiently informative. This reader actually looked up maps online before realizing the areas covered were actually in the book; but at the far end of the text.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Excellent picture of the Mohawk valley through the revolutionBy Carol S.Excellent picture of the Mohawk valley through the revolution. Gets a bit detailed during the battles of the Revolution which sometimes makes it difficult to follow names and whose side they are on.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This book made my interest in the Mohawk Valley and points south soar!By J. DeMolayIn the past couple of years I have become extremely interested in the history of the valleys south of the Utica area. An acquaintance recommended this book so I picked it up. I found it fascinating; but I only got about 1/2 way through it the first time that I started it; other things came up so I put it down. When I picked it up again I started it over and just finished it last night. It is a page turner. I would recommend this book to anyone even remotely interested in history of the Mohawk Valley. I am glad that the author detailed the Valley's strategic importance and some of the lesser known facts of the struggles therein. I have dug into the local history of the hills and valleys south of the Mohawk Valley and there is important facts to be found there as well. I hope this work is enjoyed by all!