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John: The Making of a Long Hunter
In the tumultuous last half of 1700s America, John is a young man compelled by adventure, fairness, and justice. Driven from his family, he seeks the life of a woodsman, hunting and trapping. Alone, or with friend or foe, he finds danger, death, and love. Tragedy hurls him into madness as he tries to find meaning in the tumult of struggles between dreams of freedom, and power of kings; between spiritual and mundane; between love and hate.
379 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 18, 2014
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June 24, 2020
Informational and entertaining
I thought this book was well written and told the story well. John was a sympathetic character who explained by his actions what the title was all about I've long had a fascination with historical folks like Daniel Boone so this was of great interest to my history living heart,
I thought this book was well written and told the story well. John was a sympathetic character who explained by his actions what the title was all about I've long had a fascination with historical folks like Daniel Boone so this was of great interest to my history living heart,
July 24, 2021
Fascinating tale
I thoroughly enjoyed this tale of colonial life intermingled with that of our native brothers. I almost feel he could have broke it up into two or more tales. But it was researched in detail and a joy to read. I hope to spend many evenings by the fire partaking in his sequels.
I thoroughly enjoyed this tale of colonial life intermingled with that of our native brothers. I almost feel he could have broke it up into two or more tales. But it was researched in detail and a joy to read. I hope to spend many evenings by the fire partaking in his sequels.
December 9, 2024
Early American history at its best.
Masterful writing while including the reader in every moment of this saga. The reader becomes one with the main character and experience his joys and heartbreaks. Through his interacting with native Americans and pioneers, we see the forging of the American experience. This novel is highly recommended!
Masterful writing while including the reader in every moment of this saga. The reader becomes one with the main character and experience his joys and heartbreaks. Through his interacting with native Americans and pioneers, we see the forging of the American experience. This novel is highly recommended!
October 31, 2018
A very good read!
This book makes you feel that you have stepped back into history. My bus a d also read a d enjoyed it, he's history buff. Thanks Amazon.
This book makes you feel that you have stepped back into history. My bus a d also read a d enjoyed it, he's history buff. Thanks Amazon.
November 24, 2019
Engaging book, I enjoyed reading it!
I love this time period and the author is a great story teller. Like setting in the tavern as the story is being told.
I love this time period and the author is a great story teller. Like setting in the tavern as the story is being told.
April 8, 2015
Another fine historical novel, following the main character as he essentially comes of age in the colonies during the French and Indian wars. Well done
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