A general account of 18th-century Ulster to America emigration; it starts with 1718 and covers the causes of the emigration and types of emigrants. Many Ulstermen are identified; particularly those conspicuous in the Revolutionary War; as well as those who were Presbyterian ministers; and others who held political positions or were in the field of education.
#641212 in Books University of Oklahoma Press 2012-11-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x 1.29 x 6.00l; 1.50 #File Name: 0806142944400 pages
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Roscoe E. DickisonA must read.6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. The Man who "Won the West" for the United StatesBy A. A. NofiA summary of the review on StrategyPage.Com:'Clark (1752-1818) secured much of the region from the Appalachians to the Mississippi for the American cause during the Revolutionary War; but found peace a more difficult opponent than Native Americans or the British; for a time even being put under arrest on possible charges of treason. In this; the first biography of Clark in some two generations; Nester; author of several works on the military history of the late colonial period and the early Republic; focuses on Clark’s campaign in the Illinois country; conducted with considerable skill and even brilliance; in a literal wilderness with very slender resources. Nester attributes Clark’s success to a the man’s great intellect; unusual courage; strong determination; charisma; tact; and a deep understanding of human nature. The book is full of hard marches and desperate fights; both with arms against enemies and with paper against bureaucrats; and a number of very interesting persons (Jefferson; Washington; Joseph Brant; etc.). Although Nester occasionally intrudes some extraneous opinion; this book is of particular value for reminding us how the original “West†was won; this work will be of interest to students of the American Revolution; unconventional warfare; and military leadership.'For the full review; see StrategyPage.Com0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Fine Account of The Life and Times of a Towering Miltary FigureBy Philip G. BenoitThis account of Clark's life and his seminal contributions to the history of this country shows how the career of this key military figure shaped and was shaped by the culture and events of the era within which he lived and operated. This account is detailed and comprehensive; creating an awareness of the day-to-day lives and important contributions of the key figures of the age within the context of the major historical forces that guided the unfolding of events.Narrator Carl Hausman's masterful rendering of the text brings the account to life though his distinctive ability to translate a deep understanding of the material into a lively vocal interpretation that substantially enhances the listener's experience by creating a vivid sense of the setting and of the varied personalities and quirks of the major characters of this deeply interesting account. Hausman uses his wide-ranging vocal skills and cadenced delivery to convey the story with energy and nuance.
