Book Oliver's War tells of Rockefeller-Lamora feud

[goolyman]

We've just received our latest book from the printer today, and anyone interested in the Adirondacks will enjoy this story. Oliver's War relates details of the decade-long battle between Oliver Lamora, a poor lumberjack, and William Rockefeller, one of the richest men in the world in the early 1900s. The story began in Brandon, a village north of Paul Smith's, and for more than ten years it was covered by newspapers from coast to coast. It appeared regularly in the New York Times. The story was referred to by Donaldson and White in their books, but both dismissed Lamora as a mere trespassing scofflaw. He was much more than that, and his struggle was basic to the battle for the Adirondacks that occurred more than 100 years ago. The book focuses on the Rockefeller-Lamora feud, but also touches on the many issues that came into play, which helps explain in part how we got where we are today. You'll be amazed to learn of the tactics employed by Rockefeller against a poor woodsman. I'd be interested in any comments you readers out there might have. You can check out Oliver's War at http://books.bloatedtoe.com/olivers-war.html. If you visit us, please check out our FREE newsletter, CLIPPINGS. It offers historical stories relating to New York State from Albany north, the kinds of things ADK Forum members will enjoy. It's free by subscription. Subscribers are notified by email when each issue is available.

[Mavs00]

I've not yet read the book, but decieded to allow this semi-commercial post as the book certainly appears to be of interest to the Adirondack community and the poster asked.

There are SO MANY good books on the history and folklore of the Adirondacks out there.

[redhawk]

I've not yet read the book, but decieded to allow this semi-commercial post as the book certainly appears to be of interest to the Adirondack community and the poster asked.

There are SO MANY good books on the history and folklore of the Adirondacks out there.

Yes the gratuitous blatant self serving commercialism was obvious from the start. Almost as bad as that Hawk Vittles dude......

On a serious note, it looks like a good read. hopefully one of these days I'll be able to add it to my library.