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John: A Man of War
In 1774 John VerDries is torn from his life as longhunter, frontiersman, and family man - swept into the world of War. With his vision of an independent country unleashed, John joins with Michael Cresap’s rifle Brigade to support George Washington battle the British at Boston.
John and his long-time friend, Isaac VanMeter endure life as a member of Washington’s regular army. John’s disillusionment grows. He leaves the army, and Isaac behind, when his enlistment expires.
As John tries to rebuild his domestic life with his wife and his sons, he is reminded of the wages of war when Isaac visits on his way home. Guilt assails John and he engages again in war.
Third in the Man of Kentucky Series which follows the life of a man in the turbulent times of America's birth. In 1774 John VerDries is torn from his life as longhunter, frontiersman, and family man - swept into the world of War. With his vision of an independent country unleashed, John joins with Michael Cresap’s rifle Brigade to support George Washington battle the British at Boston. John and his long-time friend, Isaac VanMeter endure life as a member of Washington’s regular army. John’s disillusionment grows. He leaves the army, and Isaac behind, when his enlistment expires. As John tries to rebuild his domestic life with his wife and his sons, he is reminded of the wages of war when Isaac visits on his way home. Guilt assails John and he engages again in war.From Point Pleasant to Boston; From Vincennes on the Western Frontier, to Blue Licks Kentucky, John struggles through the horrors of war as a combatant, and civilian. Fighting the British, Indians, and fellow Colonists, he struggles to keep war from destroying the dream of a peaceful independent life for his family.
John and his long-time friend, Isaac VanMeter endure life as a member of Washington’s regular army. John’s disillusionment grows. He leaves the army, and Isaac behind, when his enlistment expires.
As John tries to rebuild his domestic life with his wife and his sons, he is reminded of the wages of war when Isaac visits on his way home. Guilt assails John and he engages again in war.
Third in the Man of Kentucky Series which follows the life of a man in the turbulent times of America's birth. In 1774 John VerDries is torn from his life as longhunter, frontiersman, and family man - swept into the world of War. With his vision of an independent country unleashed, John joins with Michael Cresap’s rifle Brigade to support George Washington battle the British at Boston. John and his long-time friend, Isaac VanMeter endure life as a member of Washington’s regular army. John’s disillusionment grows. He leaves the army, and Isaac behind, when his enlistment expires. As John tries to rebuild his domestic life with his wife and his sons, he is reminded of the wages of war when Isaac visits on his way home. Guilt assails John and he engages again in war.From Point Pleasant to Boston; From Vincennes on the Western Frontier, to Blue Licks Kentucky, John struggles through the horrors of war as a combatant, and civilian. Fighting the British, Indians, and fellow Colonists, he struggles to keep war from destroying the dream of a peaceful independent life for his family.
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Published June 30, 2019
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July 13, 2023
A true window upon the American frontier…
Mr. Vertrees is a master storyteller. He brings the early American frontier to life, with all of it’s hardships, its trials, its joys, and it’s victories. Characters so real, so genuine, that you are certain that you’d recognize them in a roomful of people.
All three books are riveting. Looking back through the eyes of the characters, you marvel at their bravery, steadfast determination, and the will to persevere, against all odds, to tame a new, virgin land. They made great stride, and left deep footprints. They were real men and women- people to look up to, as well as to emulate. They made America, and should never, ever, be forgotten, nor denigrated by the political correctness and “wokeness” of today. God Bless Their Memories…
Mr. Vertrees is a master storyteller. He brings the early American frontier to life, with all of it’s hardships, its trials, its joys, and it’s victories. Characters so real, so genuine, that you are certain that you’d recognize them in a roomful of people.
All three books are riveting. Looking back through the eyes of the characters, you marvel at their bravery, steadfast determination, and the will to persevere, against all odds, to tame a new, virgin land. They made great stride, and left deep footprints. They were real men and women- people to look up to, as well as to emulate. They made America, and should never, ever, be forgotten, nor denigrated by the political correctness and “wokeness” of today. God Bless Their Memories…
March 26, 2021
Final installment and as good as first two
Thoroughly readable trilogy. Following events from the end of the French and Indian war to the conclusion of the American revolution.
Minor notes: third volume covers Michael Cresap’s rifle company trekking to Boston, and Cresap’s death in New York winter of 75.
The panorama of colonial Frederick, Maryland... Lancaster, Pa and hunts into now West Virginiaand Kentucky are excellent.
Highly recommend this series.
Thoroughly readable trilogy. Following events from the end of the French and Indian war to the conclusion of the American revolution.
Minor notes: third volume covers Michael Cresap’s rifle company trekking to Boston, and Cresap’s death in New York winter of 75.
The panorama of colonial Frederick, Maryland... Lancaster, Pa and hunts into now West Virginiaand Kentucky are excellent.
Highly recommend this series.
September 6, 2023
A great read !
Caution ! You will loose sleep while reading this book ! It will keep you up at night ! It's got American history , dogs, war, killing ,blood ,ambushing , farming, healing and lots of family loving and growing together ! What's not to love ?
Caution ! You will loose sleep while reading this book ! It will keep you up at night ! It's got American history , dogs, war, killing ,blood ,ambushing , farming, healing and lots of family loving and growing together ! What's not to love ?
June 1, 2022
Frontier epic
Great tale. A little long and drawn out, but a worthwhile read. Not your normal blue vs red coat story of the American Revolution.
Great tale. A little long and drawn out, but a worthwhile read. Not your normal blue vs red coat story of the American Revolution.
September 16, 2023
Almost
A four but close to a five. And this it ends I guess. This moving on to what ever is next
A four but close to a five. And this it ends I guess. This moving on to what ever is next
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