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Title: History that reads like a good novel.
Review: Eckert's ability to make history come alive is truly a one-in-a-million talent. Like the books in his Narratives of America series, this account is almost impossible to put down. The history of the "old Northwest Territory" is fascinating even in the most dry monograph, but this account makes the characters come alive. You may want to read Eckert's "The Frontiersman," and "A Sorrow in Our Hearts" to get the full context. Dark and Bloody River is actually a follow up account to the two above titles. Strongly recommended to anyone interested in early American history, or the interaction between European and Native Americans during the 18th century.
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