Overmountain Men

by Pat Alderman

This volume is a compilation of a series of booklets planned by the author to cover succeeding periods of early Tennessee history. Beginning with the long hunters in the 1760s, and the ending with the Tennessee's admittance to the Union in 1796, the thirty-six eventful years are divided into five The Overmountain Men; One Heroic Hour at King's Mountain; The Cumberland Decade; State of Franklin; and Southwest Territory Filled with photographs, maps, and illustrations, this compact, readable text includes "Sycamore Shoals Treaty, March 17, 1775" "Washington County List of Taxable 1778" "Signers of the Franklin Petition" and many other important documents. The extensive index of approximately 5000 names includes more than 1700 of those who fought at King's Mountain.

Genres: History

Paperback

First published January 1, 1986

Reviews

[Steve Patton · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a historically accurate book written by Pat Alderman. It is a great book as a history book, and a good read in short spurts. Fortunately, the author compilation allows for appropriate breaks in the reading. The only reason I gave it 4 and not 5 stars, is that it is not a book that you can just sit down and read from beginning to end...you have to read a little, then digest that, then read some more. The book was originally purchased for a home school history presentation my son did because it contained references to the Deckard Rifle and the Overmountain Men and Kings Mountain. It will be amazing as you read this book to discover that you were taught wrong history in school (hence, one of the reasons we home school). The original Declaration of Independence was written and published by the Watauga (Mountain Men) Association in 1772 (not 1776). I would drop more here, but don't want to spoil the book! That said, it is a great book for anyone wanting to know the true history of the forming of the United States - as I like to say, 'the story behind the story'.

[Connie Huddleston · Rating 3 out of 5]

Purchased this book for my husband, a military historian. Decided to use it for research, for a novel. Some good info, images are often unreadable. Overall, I found it to be useful.

[Lea Beall · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this history book. Loved the maps, photos, pictures, and drawings. Lots of Tennessee history here, which is why I picked it up. My later edition has a great index.
This is book with sections. Each section is like a different read so you can read one section and feel like you have the complete story on that subject or event.
An incredible compilation of frontier history.
Written in a very readable form, making these true events an adventure to read.
This is not a story book for young readers.
It is a great reference book and some parts can be read aloud as stories or assigned as reading for a History class.
I recommend this to anyone teaching frontier history, state history, or United States history during the frontier stage and the American Revolution.
Loved the Battle of King's Mountain description!

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bought this book to learn more about East Tennessee for genealogical reasons.

[Deanna · Rating 3 out of 5]

For a person who is truly interested in the topic.

[Wendy Potter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing little snippets of the wilds of the early American south. This book paints such a great picture of life in Tn, Va, and NC in the 18th century.