Genre: Book
Grade: A-
Notable People: David McCullough
Title: The Pioneers
Review: I very rarely read non-fiction, but his book was dropped off to me by friend, and I felt compelled to read it. And, what a surprise…a veritable treasure. McCullough is world renowned historian and has written the definitive text of the settling of the West via the Ohio Territories from just after the American Revolution through the mid-1800s. a captivating and fascinating story focusing on the hardships and endurance of the original New England settlers who found a home along the Ohio River, initially in the quaint river town of Marietta and then later in Cincinnati and into Indiana and westward. What a story! A worthy read even for those of us who prefer fiction. Who knew?