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The War Trail
The Eastern French Frontier, 1754. The French and Indian War is about to begin. The War Trail is a rich and electrifying account of one early American coping with the new world. Wolfgang Steiner is a young German Redemptioner hired out to the Ohio Company as a hunter. He finds himself stranded in the wilderness and pursued relentlessly by the Iroquois. He crosses the brutal Northwest Frontier into French, then Spanish and Indian-dominated lands of North America. In the midst of his pursuit for freedom, he finds companionship with a young wolf. The plot complicates with the appearance of a mysterious and feared Algonquin Indian woman, Dark Moon, a medicine woman and sorceress. Wolfgang and Dark Moon journey in rough stages, trying to elude the creeping encroachment of other tribes allied with the French. Told with brilliant historical accuracy , this is a harrowing tale of hardship and courage in early America as it was. Those looking for the right blend of drama and realistic detail will find this novel an exciting read.
347 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 25, 2008
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November 24, 2019
The War Trail: Book 1By Charles A. McDonald's
Just a few pages into this excellent story, I could tell that this author had done his homework. A smooth flow to his story and and outstanding knowledge of the native American foretold of a great story that lay ahead. A digitizing adventure that keeps the reader turning the pages. Gotta keep this review shot because I can't wait to get into the next exciting adventure of book 2 in the War trail Series. You western fans will enjoy this excellent story so, Giddy Up.
Just a few pages into this excellent story, I could tell that this author had done his homework. A smooth flow to his story and and outstanding knowledge of the native American foretold of a great story that lay ahead. A digitizing adventure that keeps the reader turning the pages. Gotta keep this review shot because I can't wait to get into the next exciting adventure of book 2 in the War trail Series. You western fans will enjoy this excellent story so, Giddy Up.
May 13, 2022
Estrus. Now is the time
Charles Mc, I have to hand it to you, and say that I once thought Alister McLean was my favorite author for the way he described things and made you believe you were there feeling and seeing what he was writing. You're description of meds of that time, and probably now, I was there . I have not checked to see if you're research is real, but I feel yo are right in their use. Great book recommend this to young or old. One question? Sex ? Did they
Charles Mc, I have to hand it to you, and say that I once thought Alister McLean was my favorite author for the way he described things and made you believe you were there feeling and seeing what he was writing. You're description of meds of that time, and probably now, I was there . I have not checked to see if you're research is real, but I feel yo are right in their use. Great book recommend this to young or old. One question? Sex ? Did they
June 26, 2021
Wonderful
A fast read that keeps your attention riveted. If you were to start this book in the evening don’t plan on sleeping. The manner in which the author takes the reader right into the world of Indian tribes, Buffalo and ancient forest and wide prairie is amazing.
A fast read that keeps your attention riveted. If you were to start this book in the evening don’t plan on sleeping. The manner in which the author takes the reader right into the world of Indian tribes, Buffalo and ancient forest and wide prairie is amazing.
July 5, 2022
Engrossing tale
This story is a fascinating description of the many Indian tibes that still inhabitd the North American continent in the mid-18th century. Though a great tale of adventure, it is the description of the tribes thst sets this book apart. Looking forward to book 2!!
This story is a fascinating description of the many Indian tibes that still inhabitd the North American continent in the mid-18th century. Though a great tale of adventure, it is the description of the tribes thst sets this book apart. Looking forward to book 2!!
February 9, 2022
Indian Mystories
A great tale of adventure during the 1700s. Lots of excitement, Indian lore, nature s medicine,custom s and superstition s .
A great tale of adventure during the 1700s. Lots of excitement, Indian lore, nature s medicine,custom s and superstition s .
September 5, 2023
Good book! Story was interesting. Kept me turning pages as fast as I could.
September 21, 2023
Good
Almost a five but than nothing is perfect. Good book and reading but where Roseburg oh from here. Will see
Almost a five but than nothing is perfect. Good book and reading but where Roseburg oh from here. Will see
June 16, 2015
Indian folk lore + musketry
This book reminds one of "Last of the Mohicans". The brutality and loneliness of life on the frontier is a constant theme. The author has an excellent command of details regarding mystery which became repetitious, Native American healing was a major theme, and Native American tribes and places seemed list oriented. The battle and fight descriptions were exciting and evocative and it was enjoyable reading about familiar locales from an 18th century's perspective. Would have perhaps appreciated reading the unabridged version better.
This book reminds one of "Last of the Mohicans". The brutality and loneliness of life on the frontier is a constant theme. The author has an excellent command of details regarding mystery which became repetitious, Native American healing was a major theme, and Native American tribes and places seemed list oriented. The battle and fight descriptions were exciting and evocative and it was enjoyable reading about familiar locales from an 18th century's perspective. Would have perhaps appreciated reading the unabridged version better.
November 1, 2016
So far this series of books are good.
This is the first I have read by this author, and I enjoyed it enough to buy the next book. Although the author is a little long winded the discrimination of things.
This is the first I have read by this author, and I enjoyed it enough to buy the next book. Although the author is a little long winded the discrimination of things.
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