Walter Dumaux Edmonds Boeken

The bestselling novel behind John Ford’s acclaimed film starring Claudette Colbert, Henry Fonda, and Edna May Oliver. When newlyweds Gilbert and Lana Martin settle in the Mohawk Valley in 1776, they work tirelessly against the elements to build a new life. But even as they clear land and till soil to establish their farm, the shots of the Revolutionary War become a rallying cry for both the loyalists and the patriots. Soon, Gil and Lana see their neighbors choose sides against each other—as British and Iroquois forces storm the valley, targeting anyone who supports the revolution. Originally published in 1936, this classic novel was a bestseller for two years—second only to Gone with the Wind—and was adapted into a motion picture in 1939. Now, some three-quarters of a century later, Drums Along the Mohawk stands as a brilliant account of the majesty of the New York frontier, the timeless rhythms that shape a marriage, and the battles of a revolution that would change the world. Foreword by Diana Gabaldon Vintage Movie Classics spotlights classic films that have stood the test of time, now rediscovered through the publication of the novels on which they were based.

A Newbery Medal WinnerIn 1756, New York State was still a British colony, and the French and the Indians were constant threats to Edward and his family. When his father was called away to watch for a raid from the north, only Edward was left to protect Mama and little Trudy. His father had shown him how to use the huge matchlock gun, an old Spanish gun that was twice as long as he was, but would Edward be able to handle it if trouble actually came? This classic, first published in 1941, has an updated, kid-friendly format that includes the original black-and-white illustrations.

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Focusing on the U.S. Army Air Forces' struggle in the Philippines and Java during late 1941 and 1942, the narrative highlights their unpreparedness against the Japanese invasion. Despite scant resources, the American forces mounted a determined resistance, buying time for reinforcements. Walter Edmonds skillfully weaves together army reports and numerous interviews to create a detailed, engaging account of this critical period in the South Pacific during World War II, complemented by maps for enhanced understanding.

V knize se opět setkáváme s manžely Martinovými, kterým se narodí první syn. Zrovna v té době se obnovují nájezdy Johna Butlera a jeho bandy. Osady kolem údolí Mohawku jsou přepadány Indiány a všichni lidé, kteří přežijí, se stěhují do tvrzí. Farmy a osady jsou nemilosrdně vypáleny, dobytek ukraden, úroda zničena a všichni musí začít se vším znova. Do toho ještě všechny usedlíky ohrožuje mráz, nedostatek potravy a povodeň. Nájezdy se průběžně opakují, než se podaří sestavit pod vedením plukovníka Willetta pořádné vojsko a Butlerovu bandu rozprášit.

První díl rozsáhlého dobrodružného románu z historie boje Američanů za nezávislost se odehrává koncem 18. století. Na pozadí historických událostí, které vedly k osvobození území amerických osadníků od nadvlády Britů v roce 1777, autor rozvíjí dramatický příběh mladých manželů Gilberta a Magdaleny Martinových, kteří se rozhodli odejít z vnitrozemí na západ, do státu New York, kde si postavili dům a začali obdělávat vlastní půdu. Idylický život jim ale přerve válka s Brity, do které jsou oba nemilosrdně vtaženi. Přijdou o čerstvou usedlost, o nenarozené dítě a musí se zařadit do oddílů domobrany, bojujících proti Angličanům. Po vítězných bojích se znovu vracejí do svého zničeného domu a pokoušejí se opět začít hospodařit...