George Rogers Clark and the War in the West [Paperback]

Lowell H. Harrison (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2, 2001

"Much has been written about the famous conflicts and battlegrounds of the East during the American Revolution. Perhaps less familiar, but equally important and exciting, was the war on the western frontier, where Ohio Valley settlers fought for the land they had claimed -- and for their very lives. George Rogers Clark stepped forward to organize the local militias into a united front that would defend the western frontier from Indian attacks. Clark was one of the few people who saw the importance of the West in the war effort as a whole, and he persuaded Virginia's government to lend support to his efforts. As a result Clark was able to cross the Ohio, saving that part of the frontier from further raids. Lowell Harrison captures the excitement of this vital part of American history while giving a complete view of George Rogers Clark's significant achievements. Lowell H. Harrison, is a professor emeritus of history at Western Kentucky University and is the author or co-author of numerous books, including Lincoln of Kentucky, A New History of Kentucky, and Kentucky's Governors."

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"Perhaps reflecting a drive toward social history, scholars have ignored Clark during the past twenty-five years.... Harrison shows that one man can make a difference." -- Journal of America's Military Past

"A concise and informative survey that general readers as well as academicians will welcome.... A lucid and balanced presentation." -- Journal of American History

About the Author

Lowell H. Harrison is a professor emeritus of history at Western Kentucky University and is the author or co-author of numerous books, including Lincoln of Kentucky and A New History of Kentucky.

Product Details

• Paperback: 136 pages
• Publisher: The University Press of Kentucky (April 2, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0813190142
• ISBN-13: 978-0813190143
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #909,567 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Concise History, July 28, 2003

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This review is from: George Rogers Clark and the War in the West (Paperback)

This is a wonderful work; well written and well researched with superb insights into events of the American Revolution that are usually ignored or only given scant coverage. The only real weakness is the book's brevity which does not allow the full development of the author's ideas or enoough detail on important issues. The bibliographic essay is wonderful and provides an outstanding guide to the sources on this fascinating topic.