Hello and three questions. . .

Posted by Eric Smith on March 21, 1999 at 16:08:17:

I just stumbled here today and was completely refreshed. I hooked up my stereo to the TV and bought the letterbox version of LOTM. Just after watching it at full volume (an awesome experience) I went to the computer to see what I could find, and what a pleasant surprise! I thought I was the only die-hard fan out there.

Here are three questions which could provoke some discussion (sorry if they have been brought up in the past, this is day #1 for me):

1. When Hawkeye et al are in the Cameron's Cabin, he mentions he has been trapping "west of the Cuyahoga". Is there any reference to the Cuyahoga River in the book? I can't find any.

2. Has anyone seen the Don Troiani painting "Battle at Bushy Run"? Although it involves a completely different regiment in Pennsylvania, it bears an uncanny resemblance to the George Rd Ambush.

3. Has anyone out there tried to run full speed through a eucalyptus grove - with full rifle and gear? I have. It is just about imposible. In my opinion, this is the greatest failing of the film - possibly a result of shooting in the south rather than NY.

Have a great weekend,
Eric

Follow Ups:

• Re: Hello and three questions. . . Gayle 10:48:26 3/23/99 (1)
  • Re: Hello and three questions. . . Eric Smith 20:12:38 3/23/99 (0)
• Re: Hello and three questions. . .(correction) Eric Smith 06:17:50 3/22/99 (3)
  • Re: Hello and three questions. . .(correction) Rich 12:29:04 3/22/99 (2)
    • Re: Hello and three questions. . .(correction) Victoria 13:19:29 3/22/99 (0)
    • Re: Hello and three questions. . .(correction) Gayle 12:42:47 3/22/99 (0)
• Re: Hello and three questions. . . Champ 03:43:28 3/22/99 (0)

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: I just stumbled here today and was completely refreshed.  I hooked up my stereo to the TV and bought the letterbox version of LOTM.  Just after watching it at full volume (an awesome experience) I went to the  computer to see what I could find, and what a pleasant surprise!  I thought I was the only die-hard fan out there.

: Here are three questions which could provoke some discussion (sorry if they have been brought up in the past, this is day #1 for me):

: 1.  When Hawkeye et al are in the Cameron's Cabin, he mentions he has been trapping "west of the Cuyahoga".  Is there any reference to the Cuyahoga River in the book?  I can't find any.

: 2.  Has anyone seen the Don Troiani painting "Battle at Bushy Run"?  Although it involves a completely different regiment in Pennsylvania, it bears an uncanny resemblance to the George Rd Ambush.

: 3.  Has anyone out there tried to run full speed through a eucalyptus grove - with full rifle and gear?  I have.  It is just about imposible.  In my opinion, this is the greatest failing of the film - possibly a result of shooting in the south rather than NY.

: Have a great weekend,
: Eric


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