Reviews for One Hundred Famous Americans

The average rating for One Hundred Famous Americans based on 2 reviews is 3.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2008-01-03 00:00:00 Michelle Dudley "An Indian War is a series of accidents" Lt. Lawrence Kip, US Army. This is the journal of a young army Lieutenant who fought in what came to be known as the Coeur d'Alene War in the 1850's. While Lt. Kip seems to be attempt to understand his foes, it is clear that he is a product of his time. His superior, Colonel George Wright, used a fairly simple strategy in defeating a confederation of tribes arrayed against him. He simply took a well-armed, well trained, and well-stocked army column and drove it into the heart of the disputed territory towards resource rich areas like rivers or grazing land and waited for his enemy to come to him. If the enemy engaged in battle they were fought (with the Army at a distinct advantage). Native Americans who contacted the column to negotiate were detained. Any Native American who was considered a previous or current problem would likely be summarily executed. The war itself covered several areas in what is now eastern Washington State and Northern Idaho. Highly recommended for its ground level perspective.

Review # 2 was written on 2008-11-26 00:00:00 SCOTT MASSON this book surprised me. I have read many books written by participants in the Civil War, from privates to the leaders of each side. This is the first one I have read by Doubleday, and I was surprised by its style. Most writers from that era, even uneducated privates wrote in very flowery language, more artful than we would today. Doubleday writes in a very modern, factual style. Surprisingly modern. It makes me want to find more of his work. Details I did not know of each battle were well documents, and those parts I knew, I now know much more intimidatingly. this was interesting, and informative and I recommend it for all interested in the Civil War.