The Overmountain Men (Tennessee Frontier Trilogy) [Paperback]

Cameron Judd (Author)

Book Description

Series: Tennessee Frontier Trilogy | Publication Date: April 1, 2000

Cameron Judd's best-selling series on frontier life was first published in early 1990. The first in the trilogy, THE OVERMOUNTAIN MEN, reflects the adventures settlers encountered on the plains of Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina, and Virgina during the period that spans 1757-1777, arguably the most pivotal time in American history.

Born in Charles Town in Carolina, main character Joshua Byrum becomes a legendary long hunter who helps lead the battle between the British crown, the settlers, and the Indians who have long occupied the land. Experience Joshua's journey into manhood alongside the birth of America.

Editorial Reviews

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It is a story of courage, bloodshed and a way of life that we cannot even imagine. Be sure to get your copy; you won't be able to put it down. -- Valdosta Daily Times, May 14, 2000

The novel brings the story close to home- Fort Loudon and the Tellico River. -- The Cleveland Banner, April 12, 2000

From the Publisher

THE OVERMOUNTAIN MEN is the first in our "Tennessee Frontier Trilogy" by Tennessee resident and author Cameron Judd. Judd weaves a tale of fictional characters alongside tales of Daniel Boone, John Sevier, Tecumseh and The Boston Tea Party into his plot; a plot that keeps the reader guessing and most of all, makes you cast an empathetic glance towards our nation's settlers.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Cumberland House Publishing (April 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581820976
• ISBN-13: 978-1581820973
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,042,215 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book on Tennessee history I've read, September 7, 2000

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Janet (Nashville, Tennessee) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Overmountain Men (Tennessee Frontier Trilogy) (Paperback)

This novel is so entertaining!! Cameron Judd uses a great cast of fictional characters to convey the history of the settling of Tennessee as well as backing it up with factual characters, places, and events. I recommend this book to anyone who hated history as a child, but has become an avid reader in old age, like me!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Suprisingly Good Read, June 10, 2001

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Jeffrey A. Janes (Columbus, IN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Overmountain Men (Tennessee Frontier Trilogy) (Paperback)

Saw this book on a shelf and was interested by the subject. But once I got started reading I couldnt quit. I felt as if I were on the Tennesse frontier with Joshua Colter. I am definetly buying the other two books in the triology. I would strongly recommed this book to anyone interested in American history, especially the colonial period.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Story, Descriptive Writing, November 23, 2011

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This review is from: Overmountain Men (Kindle Edition)

I bought this book because of the time and setting of the story 1759-1780 Pre-Tennessee Frontier. My Lemons ancestors came to live in the Watauga Association during the time of this book. I wanted to read about what it was like for my ancestors. The story was well told and gave me a good feel for what life was like. I was drawn into the story for the story sake though, as it was interesting and compelling. I would feel comfortable letting my 15yr old read the story but not my 12year old. The other part of the story that has me thinking, is the treatment of the Native Peoples during that time. It was brutal on both sides, and reminds me of the Arab/Israel conflict we have present day. Brutality met with greater brutality can be a never ending cycle. I wonder what part my ancestors played, in the brutality of the time.