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Editorial Reviews
From Library Journal
- Thomas E. Schott, Office of History, 17th Air Force, Sembach, Germany
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Kirkus Reviews
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars The "other" war
The Civil War in the West was largely overlooked by historians, since it was not where the decisive battles were fought. But there were battles in the West, nonetheless, with many casualties, often American Indians caught in the middle.Josephy (1915-2005) tells a rich, exhaustively researched story in an engaging, readable style, coming from a prominent journalist turned historian. (Google Alvin M. Josephy Jr. for your amazement, or read his autobiography "A Walk Toward Oregon," 2000.) He had many lives, in some of which, he risked losing his. He waded ashore with the first landing on Guam in WWII, talking into a recorder all the way in and during days dug-in and pinned down by Japanese fire on the beach.He was no armchair academician; for his books he traveled extensively to find primary sources neglected or forgotten by many historians. He published this book at age 85, after he had researched many of his books treating the West and "knew the territory" in terms of obscure sources.At about midlife, he discovered the story, told by a Nez Perce he met on the street while waiting for an associate in a meeting. That began his career as an historian and advocate for the American Indian (including founding director of the Smithsonian's Museum of the American Indian.)Other reviewers have amply covered the book, itself. I believe some sense of the author's extensive background will enhance the appreciation of the book.(I was a member of the small planning group that initiated the Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, opened in January 2013 in Joseph, OR (named for the older Chief Joseph). The Center houses Josephy's books and many of his articles and papers and is a venue for art shows, music and performing arts, in addition to classes and discussion groups. Joseph is "at the end of the road" in NE Oregon, a revitalized Western city frequented by tourists for many events in town and adventures in the wilderness.)
5.0 out of 5 stars Well written and easy to read book on a not well known subject
Well written and easy to read book on a not well known subject. The author does a great job of presenting the root causes of the war from the western perspective and all that followed.
4.0 out of 5 stars A true guide to the western theatre
I originally purchased this book to add to my collection of books on the American Civil War in the Southwest (Arizona and New Mexico). However, I discovered that was less than a quarter of the book - and perhaps not as in depth as other coverage of the matter. Even after this disapointment however, I was in for a treat.The real meat of the book covers the Indian battles in Minnesota, Louisiana, Utah, Kansas, etc. It even covers Pea Ridge. So you end up with a spectacular companion to Colton's Civil War in the Southwest - as this book covers much of the smaller outlaying battles in the American Civil War between the New Mexico Territory and the west bank of the Mississippi River.
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Good for Civil War research.
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Interesting subject matter, worth reading
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
As described. Thanks!
5.0 out of 5 stars On time. As described.
On time. As described.
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
good discussion of a complex topic-learned a lot about an overlooked part of the civil war
Superb
Good and fair account.
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Description:
Editorial Reviews
From Library Journal
- Thomas E. Schott, Office of History, 17th Air Force, Sembach, Germany
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Kirkus Reviews
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars The "other" war
The Civil War in the West was largely overlooked by historians, since it was not where the decisive battles were fought. But there were battles in the West, nonetheless, with many casualties, often American Indians caught in the middle.Josephy (1915-2005) tells a rich, exhaustively researched story in an engaging, readable style, coming from a prominent journalist turned historian. (Google Alvin M. Josephy Jr. for your amazement, or read his autobiography "A Walk Toward Oregon," 2000.) He had many lives, in some of which, he risked losing his. He waded ashore with the first landing on Guam in WWII, talking into a recorder all the way in and during days dug-in and pinned down by Japanese fire on the beach.He was no armchair academician; for his books he traveled extensively to find primary sources neglected or forgotten by many historians. He published this book at age 85, after he had researched many of his books treating the West and "knew the territory" in terms of obscure sources.At about midlife, he discovered the story, told by a Nez Perce he met on the street while waiting for an associate in a meeting. That began his career as an historian and advocate for the American Indian (including founding director of the Smithsonian's Museum of the American Indian.)Other reviewers have amply covered the book, itself. I believe some sense of the author's extensive background will enhance the appreciation of the book.(I was a member of the small planning group that initiated the Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, opened in January 2013 in Joseph, OR (named for the older Chief Joseph). The Center houses Josephy's books and many of his articles and papers and is a venue for art shows, music and performing arts, in addition to classes and discussion groups. Joseph is "at the end of the road" in NE Oregon, a revitalized Western city frequented by tourists for many events in town and adventures in the wilderness.)
5.0 out of 5 stars Well written and easy to read book on a not well known subject
Well written and easy to read book on a not well known subject. The author does a great job of presenting the root causes of the war from the western perspective and all that followed.
4.0 out of 5 stars A true guide to the western theatre
I originally purchased this book to add to my collection of books on the American Civil War in the Southwest (Arizona and New Mexico). However, I discovered that was less than a quarter of the book - and perhaps not as in depth as other coverage of the matter. Even after this disapointment however, I was in for a treat.The real meat of the book covers the Indian battles in Minnesota, Louisiana, Utah, Kansas, etc. It even covers Pea Ridge. So you end up with a spectacular companion to Colton's Civil War in the Southwest - as this book covers much of the smaller outlaying battles in the American Civil War between the New Mexico Territory and the west bank of the Mississippi River.
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Good for Civil War research.
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Interesting subject matter, worth reading
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
As described. Thanks!
5.0 out of 5 stars On time. As described.
On time. As described.
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
good discussion of a complex topic-learned a lot about an overlooked part of the civil war
Superb
Good and fair account.
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