Yankees fans have witnessed improbable feats; extraordinary achievements; and unmatched performances during the team's 100-plus seasons. The Yankees Index details the numbers every Yankees fan—from the rookie attending his first game at Yankee Stadium to the veteran who recalls Ron Guidry's days on the mound—should know. Author Mark Simon tells the stories behind the most memorable moments and achievements in Yankees history in this full-color book full of insightful and fun infographics and history.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Valley guy says thanks.By chuckI went to grade school in Herkimer; New York. I saw Drums Along the Mohawk. I lived in Mohawk. Been to the general's home a few times. Spent over two decades in German Flatts (Ilion). I even went to Oriskany battlefield as a kid. Now I have to thank Paul. He did all the scholarly work to round out this story and make it accessible to even a nascent history buff like myself. I find it quite exciting to have many of my questions answered. But Paul sets the stage in a way that makes the people involved in this unique place and time breathe. Hats off Paul. Thanks.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. These alone are enough to recommend the book to the casual readerBy Roger ToryProbably no battle of the American Revolution is more open to interpretation based on whether you're an American or a Canadian/ British reader than Oriskany. Gavin Watt provides what is probably the definitive Canadian perspective on the battle. If you buy one book portraying the American perspective it should be Boehlert's. He doesn't accept sources that are credulous without a caveat; e.g. "It is said..." or "According to legend..."; etc. His account of the fight is direct and well-pared. These alone are enough to recommend the book to the casual reader. But Boehlert goes further. A fine example is his observation that there would have been very little English spoken on the battlefield. On the American side the militia were mostly German-speakers and of the British forces many of the Tories spoke German as did the Hessian chasseurs. The Seneca; Mohawks and Oneidas spoke their own dialects. Boehlert drives this point home wonderfully.One of the criticisms of the book I have seen is that it doesn't center enough on the battle. Accordingly; there's too much provided on the lives of the German-Americans of the Mohawk Valley. I think in order to understand how Oriskany unfolded the reader should be aware of the fact that the Tryon County Militia were very culturally different from; and primarily spoke a different language than; the men who stood at Lexington and Concord. Yet; they were just as American. How fitting.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Learning about the past.By M. HayesTwo of my ancestors were members of the Tryon Militia at the battle of Oriskany and offer me the opportunity to apply for membership in the DAR. Someday I hope to visit the original site. Until then; I can enjoy reading about my family history. The book was well written and the characters were nicely developed to see how their flaws affected an important part of our nation's history.
