Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

  • Apple
  • Android
  • Windows Phone
  • Android

To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number.
Download to your computer
Kindle Cloud Reader
Facebook Twitter Pinterest
Buy Used
$2.99
+ $3.99 shipping
Used: Acceptable | Details
Sold by Thriftbooks
Condition: Used: Acceptable
Comment: Millions of satisfied customers and climbing. Thriftbooks is the name you can trust, guaranteed. Spend Less. Read More.
Have one to sell? Sell on Amazon
Flip to back Flip to front
Listen Playing... Paused   You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition.
Learn more
See this image

Wilderness Empire Paperback – February 1, 1985

by Allan Eckert (Author)
4.6 out of 5 stars 119 customer reviews
Book 2 of 6 in the Winning of America Series
See all 8 formats and editions Hide other formats and editions
Price
New from Used from
Kindle
"Please retry"
$9.99
— —
Hardcover
"Please retry"
—
$159.70 $15.83
Paperback
"Please retry"
—
$45.95 $45.95
Paperback, February 1, 1985
—
$141.66 $2.99
Best Books of the Month
Best Books of 2016
Looking for something great to read? Browse our editors' picks for the best books of the year in fiction, nonfiction, mysteries, children's books, and much more.
click to open popover

Editorial Reviews

Review

Read more

From the Publisher

Read more
See all Editorial Reviews
NO_CONTENT_IN_FEATURE
New York Times best sellers
Browse the New York Times best sellers in popular categories like Fiction, Nonfiction, Picture Books and more. See more

Product Details

  • Paperback: 768 pages
  • Publisher: Domain; Reissue edition (March 1, 1985)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0553264885
  • ISBN-13: 978-0553264883
  • Product Dimensions: 1.2 x 4.2 x 7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (119 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #473,967 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Top Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 starsSweeping Narrative of American History
By Aussie Reader on December 30, 2002
Format: Paperback
Allan Eckert's story or "narrative account" as he calls it of the eighteenth century struggle between France and England along the current day border of the United States and Canada is hard to put down once started. The book covers the fighting between these two nations and their attempts to get the numerous Indian tribes in the region to ally themselves with one or the other European power, to the final detriment of the Indians.
I must admit that at first I was unsure if I would like this style of history but after reading the author's note I had a better understanding of what the author was attempting and how he used his sources to help produce the narrative. At one stage, early into the book, I did find the story bogged down but then the author's descriptive talent and the narrative pulled me back into the story and from that point on it fairly run away with me.
I found it hard to put the book down and I was really caught up in the characters, English, Colonial, French and Indian. This is a great and sweeping narrative of these hard and frightening times and the author does not paint a pretty picture when it comes to the manner of warfare practiced by the Indians and Europeans at that time and in that place.
I really enjoyed the story of William Johnson, a man previously unknown to me in American history. I also loved the account of the Marquis de Montcalm. In this alone I was happy to pay the price for this book. I really felt I had a much better understanding of this French soldier and his role in American Colonial history.
The author provides the reader with the true story of what happened at Fort William Henry and his accounts of the corruption of the French colonial system was an eye opener for me.Read more ›
Comment 72 people found this helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Sending feedback...
Thank you for your feedback.
Sorry, we failed to record your vote. Please try again
Report abuse
5.0 out of 5 starsAmerican History must read!
By tofuman215 on February 14, 2002
Format: Paperback
I knew little of the French & Indian War even though I grew up in OH and PA. If you lived anywhere near the Great Lakes and enjoy history, you will want to read this and the other Eckert "Narrative" books. The details were captivating, yet you never felt bogged down or bored. Since I knew little, it read like a great war novel. The politics between the Indians and French and English were very intriguing and thought provoking. The Native American tribes understood more than anyone gave them credit. Unfortunately for them, they were in a no win situation. I was also surprised with the brutality/torture by the Indians of not only the whites, but each other. Eckert does a wonderful job of explaining the culture that both permitted and encouraged this behavior. What amazed me was the apathy of some of the military leaders towards this. Great book, great read, enjoy!
Comment 49 people found this helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Sending feedback...
Thank you for your feedback.
Sorry, we failed to record your vote. Please try again
Report abuse
5.0 out of 5 starsAwesome Continuation
By Phillip G. Boyd on June 8, 2005
Format: Paperback Verified Purchase
I read tons of books a year, but rarely take the time to write a review. Allan Eckert's "Winning of America Series" forces me to share my thoughts about this important collection. This is a fascinating narrative of the French and Indian Wars - a subject that was just touched on in my grade school and high school history courses. I was always curious about this time period in American history, but never happened upon the right treatment of this event. I stumbled upon Mr. Eckert's first book in the series and read that in record time (these books are lengthy and you could spend quite a bit of extra time reading through the end notes). I ordered the second book not knowing really what to expect - the first was very good and I hoped for the best. I was not disappointed. Mr. Eckert writes in a very easy to follow style that fully develops the many characters who bring this period of history to life. I highly recommend the first two books and look forward to completing the series soon.
Comment 34 people found this helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Sending feedback...
Thank you for your feedback.
Sorry, we failed to record your vote. Please try again
Report abuse
4.0 out of 5 starsBest French and Indian War novel ever
By Matthew S. Schweitzer on September 27, 2001
Format: Paperback
While not as well known as "The Frontiersmen" and "A Sorrow in Our Heart", this is another of Eckert's best. This tells the story of the French and Indian War in North America, in particular, it follows the life and times of Sir William Johnson, the British Superintendent of Indian Affairs who nearly singlehandedly kept the majority of the Iroquois Confederacy allied to the Crown during a time of great crisis as they clashed with the French and their Indian allies for control not only of the Ohio Country, but the whole of the Continent. This is good history and it makes for great reading. What is really great about this book is that it captures the feel of a long forgotten time and brings to life events like the dramatic capture of Fort Niagara and the valiant struggle of the eastern woodland Indians to preserve their race in the face of two warring white factions. Great stuff.
Comment 13 people found this helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Sending feedback...
Thank you for your feedback.
Sorry, we failed to record your vote. Please try again
Report abuse
5.0 out of 5 starsPainless History with the verve of a novel
By A Customer on January 24, 2000
Format: Paperback
Eckert is indeed a master story-teller. He recounts in a lively and readable fashion the complex history and personalities of the French and Indian war period, from Montreal and Quebec to Detroit, Pittsburg and Albany. As with his other books, he weaves the lives and actions of well-known figures with those who are less known, but no less important, in this case from Pontiac, Montcalm, and Benjamin Franklin to Sir William Johnson and many lesser chiefs of the Iroquois. Eckert's books are thoroughly enjoyable and highly accurate, an unbeatable combination.
Comment 11 people found this helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Sending feedback...
Thank you for your feedback.
Sorry, we failed to record your vote. Please try again
Report abuse

Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 starsrecipient was happy.

Given as a birthday gift, recipient was happy.

Published 21 days ago by Carolyn W
4.0 out of 5 starsFour Stars

Dense but informative.

Published 1 month ago by Amazon Customer
4.0 out of 5 starsWilderness Empire

Alan Eckert is a superb author and this book is a great example of an extremely well researched novel. This book gives the history of what happened to the American Indians. Read more

Published 2 months ago by Neal Overbey
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

very good

Published 3 months ago by Michael Hanrahan
5.0 out of 5 starsGood r ead

Informative view of the French and Indian war. Would recommend this book to both those familiar with and unfamiliar with this last of the French and Indian wars.

Published 3 months ago by Greg Stemac
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Awesome

Published 3 months ago by mike nelson
5.0 out of 5 starsThis was a great story relating the history of our country and the ...

This was a great story relating the history of our country and the honorable and brave men who built it. Read more

Published 3 months ago by Raymond J. Dubois
4.0 out of 5 starsCompelling and intimate narrative of the making of a white man's...

A unique merger of historical detail and compelling narrative by a man who mastered the historical novel long before it became popularized. Read more

Published 4 months ago by Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

It is very interesting.

Published 4 months ago by S M Robinson
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

I recommend the entire "Winning of America" series.

Published 5 months ago by John Stratemeyer

There's a problem loading this menu right now.

Learn more about Amazon Prime.