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Spirit of Appalachia #1
Over the Misty Mountains
To escape the pain of losing his wife, Hawk Spencer leads a wagon train to the Tennessee frontier. Spirit of Appalachia book 1.
346 pages, Paperback
First published February 1, 1997
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About the author
Gilbert Morris
537 books560 followersalso published under the name Gilbert L. Morris
Gilbert Morris was one of today's best-known Christian novelists. He lived in Gulf Shores, Alabama, with his wife, Johnnie. He is the father to Lynn Morris and Alan Morris
Series:
* Adventures of Kerrigan Kids
* American Century
* Appomattox Saga
* Barney Buck
* Bonnets and Bugles
* Cheney Duvall, M.D. (with Lynn Morris)
* Cheney and Shiloh: The Inheritance (with Lynn Morris)
* Chronicles of the Golden Frontier
* The Creole (with Lynn Morris)
* Danielle Ross Mystery
* Daystar Voyages
* Dixie Morris Animal Adventures
* Far Fields (with Robert Funderburk)
* House of Winslow
* Jacques and Cleo: Cat Detectives
* Katy Steele Adventures (with Alan Morris)
* Lady Trent Mystery
* Liberty Bell
* Lions of Judah
* Lone Star Legacy
* Omega (with Lynn Morris and Alan Morris)
* The Price of Liberty (with Robert Funderburk)
* Reno Western Saga
* Seven Sleepers
* Seven Sleepers: The Lost Chronicles
* Singing River
* Spirit of Appalachia (with Aaron McCarver)
* Too Smart Jones
*
Gilbert Morris was one of today's best-known Christian novelists. He lived in Gulf Shores, Alabama, with his wife, Johnnie. He is the father to Lynn Morris and Alan Morris
Series:
* Adventures of Kerrigan Kids
* American Century
* Appomattox Saga
* Barney Buck
* Bonnets and Bugles
* Cheney Duvall, M.D. (with Lynn Morris)
* Cheney and Shiloh: The Inheritance (with Lynn Morris)
* Chronicles of the Golden Frontier
* The Creole (with Lynn Morris)
* Danielle Ross Mystery
* Daystar Voyages
* Dixie Morris Animal Adventures
* Far Fields (with Robert Funderburk)
* House of Winslow
* Jacques and Cleo: Cat Detectives
* Katy Steele Adventures (with Alan Morris)
* Lady Trent Mystery
* Liberty Bell
* Lions of Judah
* Lone Star Legacy
* Omega (with Lynn Morris and Alan Morris)
* The Price of Liberty (with Robert Funderburk)
* Reno Western Saga
* Seven Sleepers
* Seven Sleepers: The Lost Chronicles
* Singing River
* Spirit of Appalachia (with Aaron McCarver)
* Too Smart Jones
*
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February 5, 2017
Gilbert Morris has always been one of my favorite authors and I really enjoyed reading this book again. It's been a number of years since I took the time to sit down and read this series and it amazed me at the things that stood out to me this time, some the same as before and some different. One of the things that I really enjoy about Morris's books is how well he writes his characters. They're so relateable. Also, I love how he much research he does and incorporates people from history, some well known and some not so well known into his stories. He also keeps them as true to history as he can while adding in fictional characters.
September 17, 2017
Josh Spencer leaves his home in Virgina and seeks the frontier as a place to escape.
Patrick and Elizabeth and their two children join a wagon train headed by Josh Spencer to become pioneers heading west.
Years ago I enjoyed all 38 books of the House of Winslow series. Over the Misty Mountains has the same spirit as the House of Winslow that I loved so dearly. Not only a historical novel, but an eternal message.
The characters were real down to earth people. I enjoyed the smooth read, the steady rhythm, and the exciting plot. Add historical characters such as Daniel Boone, Little Carpenter and William/Lydia Bean, and an outstanding story is created.
I look forward to the next books.
Patrick and Elizabeth and their two children join a wagon train headed by Josh Spencer to become pioneers heading west.
Years ago I enjoyed all 38 books of the House of Winslow series. Over the Misty Mountains has the same spirit as the House of Winslow that I loved so dearly. Not only a historical novel, but an eternal message.
The characters were real down to earth people. I enjoyed the smooth read, the steady rhythm, and the exciting plot. Add historical characters such as Daniel Boone, Little Carpenter and William/Lydia Bean, and an outstanding story is created.
I look forward to the next books.
March 19, 2021
Trials and Victories of Brave Early Settlers
The answer to the reason so many Americans were willing to make the dangerous journey across the Appalachian mountains. A
fascinating story of the incredible difference Christianity made in their lives.
The answer to the reason so many Americans were willing to make the dangerous journey across the Appalachian mountains. A
fascinating story of the incredible difference Christianity made in their lives.
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October 3, 2024Today years old when I realized that one of the professors at my school wrote with an author I used to read a lot in high school. 😳📚
November 18, 2009
This was so painfully detailed that I couldn't bring myself to finish it.
November 22, 2015
I love Gilbert Morris. This was not Gilbert Morris writing it was Aaron McCarver. I DNF'd this. I couldn't do it with the writing.
February 8, 2023
Over the Misty Mountains
This book was a pleasure to read! I live not very far from where this settlement was located, so I enjoyed it from that standpoint, but oh so much more! This is a very historical area: Cherokee, the starting point of the Trail of Tears, the Civil War & the battles of Chickamauga (5 miles to my west) & Chattanooga (10-15 miles NW), even Revolutionary War battles, plus more recently the labs at Oak Ridge & the TVA system. Is it any wonder I Iove history? My people could be amongst these settlers! But I must say this before I go on: as a Christian, I agree with taking the Gospel of Jesus' Salavtion to share with the Native Americans (as I have Native ancestry as well), however, many of their ways of doing so was just WRONG! OK, moving on. The story is written well. The characters are realistically stitched together. The landscape, both geographically & political, were easily visible in my mind. I've often wished I could've seen this area before the settlers came! As beautiful as it is now, it must have been breathtaking back then. There is adventure in this story as well as danger. Heartbreak & Love, even Romance. Christain beliefs & mores vs non-believers thoughts & feelings. All woven around a core of Non-Fiction reality-based history! Yes, a very enjoyable yet still educational story for today's society. I highly recommend it!
This book was a pleasure to read! I live not very far from where this settlement was located, so I enjoyed it from that standpoint, but oh so much more! This is a very historical area: Cherokee, the starting point of the Trail of Tears, the Civil War & the battles of Chickamauga (5 miles to my west) & Chattanooga (10-15 miles NW), even Revolutionary War battles, plus more recently the labs at Oak Ridge & the TVA system. Is it any wonder I Iove history? My people could be amongst these settlers! But I must say this before I go on: as a Christian, I agree with taking the Gospel of Jesus' Salavtion to share with the Native Americans (as I have Native ancestry as well), however, many of their ways of doing so was just WRONG! OK, moving on. The story is written well. The characters are realistically stitched together. The landscape, both geographically & political, were easily visible in my mind. I've often wished I could've seen this area before the settlers came! As beautiful as it is now, it must have been breathtaking back then. There is adventure in this story as well as danger. Heartbreak & Love, even Romance. Christain beliefs & mores vs non-believers thoughts & feelings. All woven around a core of Non-Fiction reality-based history! Yes, a very enjoyable yet still educational story for today's society. I highly recommend it!
June 6, 2020
I thoroughly enjoyed this historical fiction story. I did not want to put it down. The story was very believable to me because I know some of the history of the Tennessee Appalachian territories. And I also enjoyed the biblical truths that were interwoven into this story and plan to continue the series.
May 26, 2021
I liked that the author uses some actual historical figures in the book. The story was good. If you are not into “biblically based fiction” this is not for you. I personally don’t mind. I liked the transformation of Hawk throughout the story. Interestingly, I liked the part where Elizabeth tells him that people we love are gifts. Be glad for the time you have them.
August 8, 2019
An intriguing read. I thought sure he would go back and get his son. That must be for the next read.
drawn out and tiresome in spots, still, I found it hard to put down. I liked it.
drawn out and tiresome in spots, still, I found it hard to put down. I liked it.
October 6, 2022
AMAZING!
November 18, 2014
Wonderful
What a wonderful book...comes to life in your heart and mind. The characters are so real. The setting magnificent. Thank you Mr. Morris and Mr. McCarver. Starting the next book immediately.
What a wonderful book...comes to life in your heart and mind. The characters are so real. The setting magnificent. Thank you Mr. Morris and Mr. McCarver. Starting the next book immediately.
May 18, 2015
Excellent adventure
Such an interesting story of many different people all trying to start new lives in a new place.
Leaving homes possessions and loved ones behind
Hard to stop reading until you get to the last page
And you wish for more.
Such an interesting story of many different people all trying to start new lives in a new place.
Leaving homes possessions and loved ones behind
Hard to stop reading until you get to the last page
And you wish for more.
March 29, 2011
It was an enjoyable read and was great on historical content while adding in fictional characters and romance.
December 2, 2014
favorite book--historical fiction. good reading, fascinating plot, exciting action sequences. :)
June 29, 2013
this should be rated as3 1/2 as it was good with how the old settlers were supposable like.
February 7, 2015
Great book.
Gilbert Morris is an excellent writer of God's truth. I love the use of hymns and scripture in this novel.
Gilbert Morris is an excellent writer of God's truth. I love the use of hymns and scripture in this novel.
February 9, 2016
Painfully detailed and forced characterization and plot development. Would not recommend.
May 1, 2017
Greatly enjoyed reading this book. Love the historical content and the emotions behind the family relationships.
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