An American Vendetta: A Story of Barbarism in the United States
Seeking an interview with the infamous "Devil" Anse Hatfield, an intrepid Yankee New York journalist enters the back hill country of West Virginia in 1888, at the height of the Hatfield-McCoy feud. What followed is Theron Clark Crawford's true harrowing story of "An American Vendetta: A Story of Barbarism in the United States" first published in 1889. It is a remarkable story of the truth which is stranger than fiction, containing a series of most graphic portrayals of a land of barbarism, few could imagine possible to find in this country of boasted freedom and civilization.
In introducing his story, Crawford writes:
"I have been away in Murderland for nearly ten days. No one, unless he has had the actual experience of a visit to the region made notorious by the Hatfield-McCoy feud would believe that there is in this country such a barbarous, uncivilized, and wholly savage region. There is nothing to be found equaling it in the history of the most lawless of our far Western border experience."
In this narrative of an actual exploration of this dangerous vicinity Mr. Crawford has given a startling picture of an almost incredible reality. One of the staff of the New York World, the author possessed the indomitable energy and personal courage, the unwearied patience and the ability, to overcome difficulties by dexterity or moral suasion, which go to the make-up of a successful newspaper man. And these qualities stood him in good stead in the expedition.
Dr. Coleman C. Hatfield, grandson of Cap Hatfield, writes in his book, The Tale of the Devil: The Biography of Devil Anse Hatfield: "Crawford's account of the feud is of interest for perhaps two important reasons: this was the first extensive work depicting the troubles between the families, other than occasional articles that appeared in The Louisville Courier-Journal and other area newspapers; secondly, the fact that Crawford worked in New York City, the information capital of the nation, meant it would receive more attention than other accounts."
In 2012, The History Channel aired a three-part miniseries titled Hatfields & McCoys, starring Kevin Costner as William Anderson "Devil Anse" Hatfield and co-starring Bill Paxton as Randolph "Ole Ran'l" McCoy, Tom Berenger as Jim Vance, and Powers Boothe as Judge Valentine "Wall" Hatfield. The miniseries set the record as the most-watched entertainment telecast in the history of advertising-supported basic cable. Interestingly, in this miniseries, the role "An American Vendetta" author Theron Clark Crawford is played by actor Jon Bloch.
More about the author:
Theron Clark Crawford entered upon newspaper work in 1869, as city editor and local staff combined of the Milwaukee News. In 1871 he went to St. Louis, joining the staff of the Journal of that city; and shortly afterward was sent to Washington as its representative. Mr. Crawford's correspondence attracted the attention of Mr. Wilbur F. Storey, who made him chief of the Washington bureau of the Chicago Times. This position he retained for seven years. In 1883 Mr. Crawford transferred his services to the Chicago Daily News, and a year later to the New York World. In 1887 he went to London for the World, and spent three years there organizing its European service.
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In introducing his story, Crawford writes:
"I have been away in Murderland for nearly ten days. No one, unless he has had the actual experience of a visit to the region made notorious by the Hatfield-McCoy feud would believe that there is in this country such a barbarous, uncivilized, and wholly savage region. There is nothing to be found equaling it in the history of the most lawless of our far Western border experience."
In this narrative of an actual exploration of this dangerous vicinity Mr. Crawford has given a startling picture of an almost incredible reality. One of the staff of the New York World, the author possessed the indomitable energy and personal courage, the unwearied patience and the ability, to overcome difficulties by dexterity or moral suasion, which go to the make-up of a successful newspaper man. And these qualities stood him in good stead in the expedition.
Dr. Coleman C. Hatfield, grandson of Cap Hatfield, writes in his book, The Tale of the Devil: The Biography of Devil Anse Hatfield: "Crawford's account of the feud is of interest for perhaps two important reasons: this was the first extensive work depicting the troubles between the families, other than occasional articles that appeared in The Louisville Courier-Journal and other area newspapers; secondly, the fact that Crawford worked in New York City, the information capital of the nation, meant it would receive more attention than other accounts."
In 2012, The History Channel aired a three-part miniseries titled Hatfields & McCoys, starring Kevin Costner as William Anderson "Devil Anse" Hatfield and co-starring Bill Paxton as Randolph "Ole Ran'l" McCoy, Tom Berenger as Jim Vance, and Powers Boothe as Judge Valentine "Wall" Hatfield. The miniseries set the record as the most-watched entertainment telecast in the history of advertising-supported basic cable. Interestingly, in this miniseries, the role "An American Vendetta" author Theron Clark Crawford is played by actor Jon Bloch.
More about the author:
Theron Clark Crawford entered upon newspaper work in 1869, as city editor and local staff combined of the Milwaukee News. In 1871 he went to St. Louis, joining the staff of the Journal of that city; and shortly afterward was sent to Washington as its representative. Mr. Crawford's correspondence attracted the attention of Mr. Wilbur F. Storey, who made him chief of the Washington bureau of the Chicago Times. This position he retained for seven years. In 1883 Mr. Crawford transferred his services to the Chicago Daily News, and a year later to the New York World. In 1887 he went to London for the World, and spent three years there organizing its European service.
An American Vendetta: A Story of Barbarism in the United States
Seeking an interview with the infamous "Devil" Anse Hatfield, an intrepid Yankee New York journalist enters the back hill country of West Virginia in 1888, at the height of the Hatfield-McCoy feud. What followed is Theron Clark Crawford's true harrowing story of "An American Vendetta: A Story of Barbarism in the United States" first published in 1889. It is a remarkable story of the truth which is stranger than fiction, containing a series of most graphic portrayals of a land of barbarism, few could imagine possible to find in this country of boasted freedom and civilization.
In introducing his story, Crawford writes:
"I have been away in Murderland for nearly ten days. No one, unless he has had the actual experience of a visit to the region made notorious by the Hatfield-McCoy feud would believe that there is in this country such a barbarous, uncivilized, and wholly savage region. There is nothing to be found equaling it in the history of the most lawless of our far Western border experience."
In this narrative of an actual exploration of this dangerous vicinity Mr. Crawford has given a startling picture of an almost incredible reality. One of the staff of the New York World, the author possessed the indomitable energy and personal courage, the unwearied patience and the ability, to overcome difficulties by dexterity or moral suasion, which go to the make-up of a successful newspaper man. And these qualities stood him in good stead in the expedition.
Dr. Coleman C. Hatfield, grandson of Cap Hatfield, writes in his book, The Tale of the Devil: The Biography of Devil Anse Hatfield: "Crawford's account of the feud is of interest for perhaps two important reasons: this was the first extensive work depicting the troubles between the families, other than occasional articles that appeared in The Louisville Courier-Journal and other area newspapers; secondly, the fact that Crawford worked in New York City, the information capital of the nation, meant it would receive more attention than other accounts."
In 2012, The History Channel aired a three-part miniseries titled Hatfields & McCoys, starring Kevin Costner as William Anderson "Devil Anse" Hatfield and co-starring Bill Paxton as Randolph "Ole Ran'l" McCoy, Tom Berenger as Jim Vance, and Powers Boothe as Judge Valentine "Wall" Hatfield. The miniseries set the record as the most-watched entertainment telecast in the history of advertising-supported basic cable. Interestingly, in this miniseries, the role "An American Vendetta" author Theron Clark Crawford is played by actor Jon Bloch.
More about the author:
Theron Clark Crawford entered upon newspaper work in 1869, as city editor and local staff combined of the Milwaukee News. In 1871 he went to St. Louis, joining the staff of the Journal of that city; and shortly afterward was sent to Washington as its representative. Mr. Crawford's correspondence attracted the attention of Mr. Wilbur F. Storey, who made him chief of the Washington bureau of the Chicago Times. This position he retained for seven years. In 1883 Mr. Crawford transferred his services to the Chicago Daily News, and a year later to the New York World. In 1887 he went to London for the World, and spent three years there organizing its European service.
In introducing his story, Crawford writes:
"I have been away in Murderland for nearly ten days. No one, unless he has had the actual experience of a visit to the region made notorious by the Hatfield-McCoy feud would believe that there is in this country such a barbarous, uncivilized, and wholly savage region. There is nothing to be found equaling it in the history of the most lawless of our far Western border experience."
In this narrative of an actual exploration of this dangerous vicinity Mr. Crawford has given a startling picture of an almost incredible reality. One of the staff of the New York World, the author possessed the indomitable energy and personal courage, the unwearied patience and the ability, to overcome difficulties by dexterity or moral suasion, which go to the make-up of a successful newspaper man. And these qualities stood him in good stead in the expedition.
Dr. Coleman C. Hatfield, grandson of Cap Hatfield, writes in his book, The Tale of the Devil: The Biography of Devil Anse Hatfield: "Crawford's account of the feud is of interest for perhaps two important reasons: this was the first extensive work depicting the troubles between the families, other than occasional articles that appeared in The Louisville Courier-Journal and other area newspapers; secondly, the fact that Crawford worked in New York City, the information capital of the nation, meant it would receive more attention than other accounts."
In 2012, The History Channel aired a three-part miniseries titled Hatfields & McCoys, starring Kevin Costner as William Anderson "Devil Anse" Hatfield and co-starring Bill Paxton as Randolph "Ole Ran'l" McCoy, Tom Berenger as Jim Vance, and Powers Boothe as Judge Valentine "Wall" Hatfield. The miniseries set the record as the most-watched entertainment telecast in the history of advertising-supported basic cable. Interestingly, in this miniseries, the role "An American Vendetta" author Theron Clark Crawford is played by actor Jon Bloch.
More about the author:
Theron Clark Crawford entered upon newspaper work in 1869, as city editor and local staff combined of the Milwaukee News. In 1871 he went to St. Louis, joining the staff of the Journal of that city; and shortly afterward was sent to Washington as its representative. Mr. Crawford's correspondence attracted the attention of Mr. Wilbur F. Storey, who made him chief of the Washington bureau of the Chicago Times. This position he retained for seven years. In 1883 Mr. Crawford transferred his services to the Chicago Daily News, and a year later to the New York World. In 1887 he went to London for the World, and spent three years there organizing its European service.
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| BN ID: | 2940186558071 |
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| Publisher: | Far West Travel Adventure |
| Publication date: | 08/09/2022 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
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