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Title: Into the Woods

Author: David Wood, David S. Wood

Narrator: James Conlan

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 20 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-19-12

Publisher: Gryphonwood Press

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Set against the backdrop of colonial America, Into the Woods is the story of pioneer and patriot Jonathan Wood. Straining against the bonds of Tidewater society, and tempted by an ancient legend, Jonathan's sense of adventure leads him "Over the Mountains" of southwest Virginia. Perils abound for this brave pioneer, who must face threats from the native tribes, the British, and even more sinister enemies, while fighting for the woman he loves and the land that will not let go of his heart.

Based on a true story, Into the Woods is a tale of adventure, danger, love, loss, and the triumph of the human spirit.

Members Reviews:

Jonathan Wood - Revealed

INTO THE WOODS by David Wood provides insight into the age of American exploration of pioneer Jonathan Wood.

At the battle of Kings Mountain, Jonathan Wood places his patriotism on the line in one of the most influential battles in pursuit of independence of this country that nearly ended his life. Much of the early coverage of the exploits of Jonathan Wood were well documented in the writings of Lyman Draper (aka Draper Manuscripts), and later stories associated with Daniel Boone, but this book places faces on the names and character insights into the processes that turned a wilderness frontier into the westward movement that was later chronicled by Hollywood.

This book should be mandatory reading in schools for describing the early American frontier, as well as frightful, as well as positive interactions between early settlers and Native Americans!

The stories described herein are compelling and thought provoking. The timelines are historically accurate and reflect in-depth research and personal investment into the lives of the Wood family of Southwest Virginia. This work should, in my opinion, evolve into another book about the Wood family, which might expand into the similar pioneer exploits of Jonathan Wood's son Henry Wood and his family. After his many years of intense research, David Wood leaves a lasting legacy with both his son Davis S. Wood, and the book that his son made possible. Sadly, this work could only reach publishing following the elder David Wood's passing.

Anyone researching Southwest Virginia and wilderness exploration would have Addington's History of Scott County, and SHOULD have "Into The Woods" by David Wood as a companion reference as well! Excellent work!

William M. 'Bill' Wood

Editor - PGC {MD} Genealogical Society Bulletin

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Good story but....

Very well written and good plot but I felt it was left lacking by the time I finished. It seemed that the way the book began should have been developed instead of just kind of forgotten. The story also seemed very rushed.

A personal story of events leading to the Revolution

Here is a glimpse into the lives of real 18th-century Americans before, during, and after the Revolution. Instead of the typical history-book view of major battles and major figures, Into the Woods treats us to a very personal perspective on the early westward movement of first- and second-generation Scotch-Irish immigrants in the Virginia colonies. I like the style and the writing, and I like the drama of love lost and won. The personal bond between the chief character and a native American is touching while remaining wholly plausible. Father and son collaborated in writing this family history shortly before Wood Sr. died.

Very entertaining

I enjoyed this book.