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Montana
Missouri isn't the place Corporal James Thomas remembers from before the Civil War. Deserters and thieves abound making life for his aging parents and neighbors harsh, and in too many cases, brutishly short. In the young Corporal's case a serious head injury leaves him with bouts of epilepsy, the unfriendly reminder of his years with the Confederate Army. James is torn, should he hold fast to his former way of life and fight for his Missouri town, or give into the desire of escaping the past and moving out west. Eventually, James can't hide from his dreams any longer. Accompanied by his new wife and a few others friends looking for low-cost land on the western frontiers, they pick up stakes to start out for a new life in Montana. Indian trouble and the rigors of prairie life challenge the new settler's courage. Their task is rough and the trail is difficult, but through it all James keeps alive his mission of living his way...in a wild Montana.
333 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 20, 2016
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About the author
W.R. Benton
135 books22 followersAmazon TOP 100 Western Fiction Author W.R. Benton has previously authored nine books, fiction, non-fiction and Southern Humor. W.R. Benton has previously authored books of fiction, non-fiction and Southern humor. Such notable authors as, Matt Braun, Stephen Lodge, Don Bendell, and many others have endorsed his work. His survival book, "Simple Survival, a Family Outdoors Guide," is a 2005 Silver Award Winner from the Military Writers Society of American. Additionally, this book added to the prestigious Estes Park Library in Colorado. James Drury, "The Virginian," endorsed his latest two Western books, "War Paint" and "James McKay, U.S. Army Scout."
His book, "War Paint" has been selected and the contract signed for a movie to be made. The movie is currently in the pre-production stage.
Mister Benton has an Associate Degree in Search and Rescue, Survival Operations, a baccalaureate in Occupational Safety and Health, and a Masters Degree in Psychology completed except for his thesis. Sergeant Benton retired from the military in 1997, with over twenty-six years of active duty, and at the rank of Senior Master Sergeant (E-8). He spent twelve years as a Life Support Instructor where he taught aircrew members how to use survival gear, survival procedures, and parachuting techniques. Gary has attended the following United States Air Force Survival Schools:
Basic Survival Training
Water Survival Training
Jungle Survival Training
Arctic Survival Training
Sergeant Benton also has over 12 years of classroom instruction as a Life Support Instructor, where he trained thousands of men and women.
Mr. Benton and his wife, Melanie, live near Jackson, Mississippi, with three dogs and two cats.
His book, "War Paint" has been selected and the contract signed for a movie to be made. The movie is currently in the pre-production stage.
Mister Benton has an Associate Degree in Search and Rescue, Survival Operations, a baccalaureate in Occupational Safety and Health, and a Masters Degree in Psychology completed except for his thesis. Sergeant Benton retired from the military in 1997, with over twenty-six years of active duty, and at the rank of Senior Master Sergeant (E-8). He spent twelve years as a Life Support Instructor where he taught aircrew members how to use survival gear, survival procedures, and parachuting techniques. Gary has attended the following United States Air Force Survival Schools:
Basic Survival Training
Water Survival Training
Jungle Survival Training
Arctic Survival Training
Sergeant Benton also has over 12 years of classroom instruction as a Life Support Instructor, where he trained thousands of men and women.
Mr. Benton and his wife, Melanie, live near Jackson, Mississippi, with three dogs and two cats.
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November 24, 2016
Very good book!!!!
This is a great book. Very well written and a joy to read. I found that I could not put it down. If you enjoy westerns then this is the book for you!!!!!
This is a great book. Very well written and a joy to read. I found that I could not put it down. If you enjoy westerns then this is the book for you!!!!!
July 3, 2019
Montana's early history.
Coming home from the Civil War, Sergeant WIlliam Sanders can't remember anything about his former life. Because of a head wound and having epilepsy fits he has been discharged from the army. He has to rely on his family and friends to help him remember. He marries his former girlfriend and after their farm is destroyed by a tornado, they and a small group hire an old mountain man to lead them to the Montana territory. Indians, grizzly bear attacks, and accidents kill off part of their group, including Bill's wife Clara. Sue, whose husband dies along the way becomes his second wife. Adventure fills this action packed story.
Coming home from the Civil War, Sergeant WIlliam Sanders can't remember anything about his former life. Because of a head wound and having epilepsy fits he has been discharged from the army. He has to rely on his family and friends to help him remember. He marries his former girlfriend and after their farm is destroyed by a tornado, they and a small group hire an old mountain man to lead them to the Montana territory. Indians, grizzly bear attacks, and accidents kill off part of their group, including Bill's wife Clara. Sue, whose husband dies along the way becomes his second wife. Adventure fills this action packed story.
February 24, 2016
Harsh Lessons
Making the journey from Missouri to Montana is hard. For several greenhorns it proves deadly. With dangers from Indians, grizzlies and weather, the group must grow up quick or die. Another super book from W. R. Benton.
Making the journey from Missouri to Montana is hard. For several greenhorns it proves deadly. With dangers from Indians, grizzlies and weather, the group must grow up quick or die. Another super book from W. R. Benton.
March 5, 2016
Montana a
One of the. Best by W.R. Benton. Written with knowledge, compassion, and believability. A book all fans of this genre will relish. A book impossible to put down.
One of the. Best by W.R. Benton. Written with knowledge, compassion, and believability. A book all fans of this genre will relish. A book impossible to put down.
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