Comments, reviews for "Boats, Bullets and Bears"
Non-fiction book details mystery
surrounding 1744 murder of Pa. trader
John L. Moore unravels an 18th century murder mystery
on the Pennsylvania frontier in his newest book “Boats, Bullets & Bears.”
The story of Indian trader Jack Armstrong’s murder takes its place
with other stories about General Edward Braddock’s ill-fated march through the
wilderness on Fort DuQuesne and Fort Augusta’s pivotal role in frontier defense
in this seventh book of the Pennsylvania Frontier Series.
Moore demonstrates his command of such subjects as relations between the Native Americans and English while drawing lively portraits of the individuals who shaped this tumultuous period in our nation’s history.
– Robert Swift, author of “The Mid-Appalachian Frontier: A Guide to
Historic Sites of the French and Indian War.”
True stories about Pennsylvania history
succeed in taking reader back in time
Once again, John has managed to enrapture even those who
detest history. With his story full of murder, wars with bears, witches placing
spells on cows and lost hats, the author yet again takes the reader back in
time in order to witness stories of old. His masterful weaving of historical
accounts with vivid explanations helps the reader to not only understand but also
enjoy the stories from the old frontier.
For those looking for a relaxing evening with a good read
and a strong cup of tea, I recommend picking up Boats, Bullets & Bears.
You'll be glad to peruse the lives of old and hear about the adventures that
not only entertain, but did actually happen.
– Catherine Felegi of Cranford, New Jersey. She is a
writer, editor, blogger and tea enthusiast. Her blogs about tea can be found
at: http://cafelegi.wordpress.com/
– Robert Swift, author of “The Mid-Appalachian Frontier: A Guide to Historic Sites of the French and Indian War.”
True stories about Pennsylvania history
succeed in taking reader back in time
Once again, John has managed to enrapture even those who
detest history. With his story full of murder, wars with bears, witches placing
spells on cows and lost hats, the author yet again takes the reader back in
time in order to witness stories of old. His masterful weaving of historical
accounts with vivid explanations helps the reader to not only understand but also
enjoy the stories from the old frontier.
For those looking for a relaxing evening with a good read
and a strong cup of tea, I recommend picking up Boats, Bullets & Bears.
You'll be glad to peruse the lives of old and hear about the adventures that
not only entertain, but did actually happen.
– Catherine Felegi of Cranford, New Jersey. She is a
writer, editor, blogger and tea enthusiast. Her blogs about tea can be found
at: http://cafelegi.wordpress.com/
General Braddock’s
failure to adapt
proved fatal for
many of his soldiers
General
Braddock and his European troops were unprepared for irregular (guerrilla)
warfare in the forested mountains of Pennsylvania. They failed not
because of incompetence, but because their competencies were mismatched to the
environment in which they tried to apply them. There is a lesson here for
“moderns.” Adapt or die. Braddock did the second. John Moore’s
books, most notably “Boats,
Bullets & Bears” show that “the clash of civilizations” is nothing
new. It’s as old as the Appalachian Mountains. Older.
Moore’s
accounts of life on the Pennsylvania frontier quickly have me using Google
Earth to swoop, hover and trace watercourses. As a backpacker I’m amazed
at how fast and far both settlers and Indians traveled, usually on foot, over
the rugged terrain. They routinely handled rain, snow, cold and disease as
simply a part of life. Moore’s book (as did its predecessors) makes me
appreciate how little human nature changes over the centuries -- but also how
tough those folks living at the edge of civilization were. Awesome
writing!
– Thomas Brucia, Houston, Texas
proved fatal for many of his soldiers
General
Braddock and his European troops were unprepared for irregular (guerrilla)
warfare in the forested mountains of Pennsylvania. They failed not
because of incompetence, but because their competencies were mismatched to the
environment in which they tried to apply them. There is a lesson here for
“moderns.” Adapt or die. Braddock did the second. John Moore’s
books, most notably “Boats,
Bullets & Bears” show that “the clash of civilizations” is nothing
new. It’s as old as the Appalachian Mountains. Older.
Moore’s
accounts of life on the Pennsylvania frontier quickly have me using Google
Earth to swoop, hover and trace watercourses. As a backpacker I’m amazed
at how fast and far both settlers and Indians traveled, usually on foot, over
the rugged terrain. They routinely handled rain, snow, cold and disease as
simply a part of life. Moore’s book (as did its predecessors) makes me
appreciate how little human nature changes over the centuries -- but also how
tough those folks living at the edge of civilization were. Awesome
writing!
– Thomas Brucia, Houston, Texas
