tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post6319225041040189604..comments2024-01-02T15:37:04.858-05:00Comments on Caravana de recuerdos: Washington's CrossingRichardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01746599416342846897noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-29172066133161998062011-12-31T15:15:59.535-05:002011-12-31T15:15:59.535-05:00*Caroline: I agree that historical fiction include...*Caroline: I agree that historical fiction includes a standout title or two here and there. I'd much rather read history or other nonfiction in general, though. In regard to your question, my history-related desires for 2011 were to read more about Native Americans and the settling of the U.S. West, which I did OK on quality-wise but not really quantity-wise. My hope for 2012 is to include a more balanced mix of U.S. and world history reading and more history titles overall.<br /><br />*Jill: I was trying to decide between the "seminal" <em>Albion's Seed</em> and that cool-sounding book on Champlain for my next read by Fischer, so your punning advice comes in handy once again! LOL. Anyway, thanks for the rec about <em>Albion</em>--I think it'll make a fine addition to the reading lineup in 2012.<br /><br />*Dwight: Not a problem--it was a fine end of the year read, for sure, and the Lepore title, which presents a completely different approach to history-writing, is another one I just loved to no end! I'm sorry to say that I've not yet read anything by McCullogh, though, despite hearing almost nothing but raves about his works. You're a big inspiration with the amount of history stuff you cover on your blog, by the way.Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01746599416342846897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-64577550482596811622011-12-30T12:02:15.626-05:002011-12-30T12:02:15.626-05:00Thanks for mentioning this book. My first detailed...Thanks for mentioning this book. My first detailed exposure to these campaigns came in David McCullough's <i>1776</i>. Remarkable events, in defeat and victory.<br /><br />I'll need to go back and read your post on the book on King Philip's War. I've seen several books about it come out in the past few years and have wondered which one to start with.Dwighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13688525659034403580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-77324574691809146402011-12-30T09:15:55.417-05:002011-12-30T09:15:55.417-05:00DHF is my total favorite historian, and this book ...DHF is my total favorite historian, and this book of his is particularly readable. Washington's Crossing is also fabulous. But truly I think everyone should read Albion's Seed for an understanding of America. It's not as readable, but just seminal. (and yes, that pun was intended, as well as true!)rhapsodyinbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07041412748239010264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-46317841554867807882011-12-30T06:37:11.370-05:002011-12-30T06:37:11.370-05:00I'm not one for historical fiction but I just ...I'm not one for historical fiction but I just finished Cold Mountain and think there really are exceptions, when they are as well written and well crafted as that. And they can open up new doors. <br />It was a project of yours this year to read more about American history, right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com