Drums Along the Mohawk

By: Walter D. Edmonds

Narrated by: Mark Bramhall

Drums along the Mohawk, Walter D. Edmonds' masterpiece, is not only the best historical novel about upstate New York since James Fenimore Cooper, it was also number one on the bestseller list for two years, only yielding to the epic Gone with the Wind.

This is the story of the forgotten pioneers of the Mohawk Valley during the Revolutionary War. Here Gilbert Martin and his young wife struggled and lived and hoped. Combating hardships almost too great to endure, they helped give to America a legend that still stirs the heart. In the midst of love and hate, life and death, danger and disaster, they stuck to the acres that were theirs and fought a war without ever quite understanding it. Drums along the Mohawk has been an American classic since its original publication in 1936.

©2015 Walter D. Edmonds (P)2015 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Revolutionary War Soap Opera

As historical fiction goes, this novel remains true to the genre, relying on first person accounts of upstate New York's tribulations from British-backed raiders during the Revolutionary War. As adventure reading goes, this novel is a dull. Just when it seems like the author is going to delve into the details of skirmishes, he shifts our attention away to the fear and anguish of those whom observe the conflict from a distance (pregnant wives, old men and women, and those sheltering in the local fort). It all makes for too much third person accounting of battles and strife. I, personally, never felt the experiences of the combatants through first-hand accounting (fictional or otherwise) with enough detail to make it real.

I rate this audiobook two tomahawks down.

Great read and Great storytelling

Great depiction of what felt like real people’s struggles early on in this country. Kept my attention

Drums Along the Mohawk

Boring! I couldn't even imagine any of the scenes. Don't know the area, so couldn't
figure out where everything was. Just found it to be boring! Enjoyed listening to the reader.

Stunning performance

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Good, but maybe a little long

Would you consider the audio edition of Drums Along the Mohawk to be better than the print version?

I didn't read the print edition

Who was your favorite character and why?

Joe Ballero - He didn't take himself to seriously, and was super resourceful.

Any additional comments?

I enjoy listening to or reading about days gone by. This book fit that niche very well. I am intrigued by people who struck out into the unknown to make a living or how people lived without all the modern amenities. This book hit all of that.

A classic, and I know why

I was fascinated by this story. I had read many Revolutionary War books, but never one that focused on the folks living in the country, trying to stay alive. The story was brutal at times, so much that my husband called it depressing, but I think it was an accurate picture of what life was like in upstate NY at the time. Our ancestors were tough people and this book paints their picture beautifully. It makes one appreciate just how easy our lives are today.

Hardship

Coming from South Africa, this story reminds me if the trials if the Voortrekkers r
Especially the women. Waiting for your man to come home, caring for the fields and the children. A story of love and bravery. Really enjoyed it.

Loved it

The best historical fiction I've read in a long time! Enjoyed it from beginning to end.

Great book, enjoyed listening to it.

What did you love best about Drums Along the Mohawk?

Historical perspective. Sensitivity to let the reader understand personal relationships without graphic detail. Let the reader understand tragic events without getting too far into the gory details.

What other book might you compare Drums Along the Mohawk to and why?

The last of the Mohicans - fiction with an historical setting.

If you could take any character from Drums Along the Mohawk out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Herkimer - If this person is anything like the character portrayed in the story, he would be worth meeting.

Still a classic!

Read this book back in the 60’s in school. I forgot how wonderful it was. A good view into America at it’s beginning!