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Rory: Mountain Man And Longhunter: A Western Adventure
A brand new Mountain Man adventure from Mike Mackessy!
In 1780s Ireland, sixteen-year-old Rory is the second son to a stable owner. Rory breaks an unforgivable law; he kills an English officer. The officer rides one of the family horses to death. In a rage, Rory beats the officer to death. Rory is rushed from Ireland across the sea to France, where he joins the Irish Brigade of the French Army.
Rory, after fifteen years of fighting for France, is judged unfit for duty. Having earned the nickname the Lead Mine, a doctor reckons Rory has reached his pinnacle in the French Army. Rory sails for the New World. In a twist of events, he meets John Colter.
Rory avoids the local Indians. During a fall during a buffalo hunt, he is attacked by the buffalo wolves. Hearing the shots and fearing trouble, a family of River Crow rescue Rory. Nature runs her course; Rory falls in love with the oldest daughter. Not understanding Crow traditions, Rory gifts her father and older brother horses. In the Crow tradition, he’s paid the bride price for her sister as well. A gift of horses earns Rory a second wife. It’s time to learn Crow customs and language.
With two Crow wives. Rory twice comes to the aid of lost American women. They join the family as wife three and four. Follow this extended family as they carve a home in the wilds of the Great Stoney Mountains. Along the way, Rory fights Blackfoot, grizzly bears, cougars, outlaw trappers, and of course hunts his share of buffalo.
This is a story of a flawed man trying to find peace in turbulent times. Along the way he finds love, four times. With an expanding brood, Rory strives to learn life’s lesson. He is helped along the way by both friends and enemies.
He lives by hunting and trapping in the Rocky Mountains, a Longhunter and one of the first of the Mountain Men. Grab your copy today!
In 1780s Ireland, sixteen-year-old Rory is the second son to a stable owner. Rory breaks an unforgivable law; he kills an English officer. The officer rides one of the family horses to death. In a rage, Rory beats the officer to death. Rory is rushed from Ireland across the sea to France, where he joins the Irish Brigade of the French Army.
Rory, after fifteen years of fighting for France, is judged unfit for duty. Having earned the nickname the Lead Mine, a doctor reckons Rory has reached his pinnacle in the French Army. Rory sails for the New World. In a twist of events, he meets John Colter.
Rory avoids the local Indians. During a fall during a buffalo hunt, he is attacked by the buffalo wolves. Hearing the shots and fearing trouble, a family of River Crow rescue Rory. Nature runs her course; Rory falls in love with the oldest daughter. Not understanding Crow traditions, Rory gifts her father and older brother horses. In the Crow tradition, he’s paid the bride price for her sister as well. A gift of horses earns Rory a second wife. It’s time to learn Crow customs and language.
With two Crow wives. Rory twice comes to the aid of lost American women. They join the family as wife three and four. Follow this extended family as they carve a home in the wilds of the Great Stoney Mountains. Along the way, Rory fights Blackfoot, grizzly bears, cougars, outlaw trappers, and of course hunts his share of buffalo.
This is a story of a flawed man trying to find peace in turbulent times. Along the way he finds love, four times. With an expanding brood, Rory strives to learn life’s lesson. He is helped along the way by both friends and enemies.
He lives by hunting and trapping in the Rocky Mountains, a Longhunter and one of the first of the Mountain Men. Grab your copy today!
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318 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 27, 2021
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September 20, 2021
Rory is definitely a man worthy to ride the River with, as he seeks justice with whatever force is necessary to bring peace to those in need! He does well above and beyond whatever force is necessary to quell the unjust responsible for their wrongful misdeeds!
Certainly five stars worthy, as Mr. Mackessy goes above and beyond in his successful descriptiveness of each and every exciting new threatening encounters Rory, and his crew, meet in their continuing journeys! These outstanding events are realistically renditions of how I often perceived our old American western folklore adventurers finally overcame those responsible for their wrongful misdeeds! No slow downs throughout the entire series of unending gunfighting excursions and the compassionate camaraderie of those trying to right the wrongs of those who have plagued their area with their ongoing wrongful misdeeds!
This heartwarming Author's outstanding descriptive storylines successfully portrays how the survival of the fittest overwhelmingly defies the bad guys devilment! Too, the character selections were effectively selected for their chosen roles, whether it was the good guys or the bad guys being represented! No slow downs throughout this compelling western extravaganza, and the excitement only intensifies with each new encounter!
Most definitely recommend this compassionately motivated western storytelling masterpiece to all readers, but especially to you western folklore addicted fanatics! Believe me, you will enjoy Rory his wives, children and his associates, as they pull no punches in their quest to protect what is rightfully theirs! Yes! Even you non-western enthusiasts will also be completely entertained immediately and will find yourselves unable to put this outstanding descriptive rendition of old American western folklore extravaganza aside until the final paragraph has been read!!!😃
Certainly five stars worthy, as Mr. Mackessy goes above and beyond in his successful descriptiveness of each and every exciting new threatening encounters Rory, and his crew, meet in their continuing journeys! These outstanding events are realistically renditions of how I often perceived our old American western folklore adventurers finally overcame those responsible for their wrongful misdeeds! No slow downs throughout the entire series of unending gunfighting excursions and the compassionate camaraderie of those trying to right the wrongs of those who have plagued their area with their ongoing wrongful misdeeds!
This heartwarming Author's outstanding descriptive storylines successfully portrays how the survival of the fittest overwhelmingly defies the bad guys devilment! Too, the character selections were effectively selected for their chosen roles, whether it was the good guys or the bad guys being represented! No slow downs throughout this compelling western extravaganza, and the excitement only intensifies with each new encounter!
Most definitely recommend this compassionately motivated western storytelling masterpiece to all readers, but especially to you western folklore addicted fanatics! Believe me, you will enjoy Rory his wives, children and his associates, as they pull no punches in their quest to protect what is rightfully theirs! Yes! Even you non-western enthusiasts will also be completely entertained immediately and will find yourselves unable to put this outstanding descriptive rendition of old American western folklore extravaganza aside until the final paragraph has been read!!!😃
September 3, 2021
Mountain Man & Longhunter.
Mike tells the story of an Irish who got into trouble and had to leave home and joined the French troops. He left there and went out west into the Mountains where he learn to hunt & trade with the Indians . He found his first Indian wife and had to give the Chief horses so he could marry but he thought that he would give the brothers a horse too he found out that they gave him permission to wed their younger sister. They lived together and found two other women who he married. It is a very good yarn and a second book is following.Mike done his homework on this one.
Mike tells the story of an Irish who got into trouble and had to leave home and joined the French troops. He left there and went out west into the Mountains where he learn to hunt & trade with the Indians . He found his first Indian wife and had to give the Chief horses so he could marry but he thought that he would give the brothers a horse too he found out that they gave him permission to wed their younger sister. They lived together and found two other women who he married. It is a very good yarn and a second book is following.Mike done his homework on this one.
May 14, 2022
I really love the series. The first book here is properly proof-read, but now I am on Book 3 and the mistakes, especially things like meet/meat, etc are getting worse. And there are continuity errors. One minute they are on foot looking at something, in the next sentence they have been observing it from horseback with no transition. I worry there is a lot of copy and pasting as the descriptions of loading and shooting the old firearms is constantly, and I mean constantly, repeated I hope the author does not rush publication and sacrifice good proofing and editing, it takes away from a great saga about an inspiring family. All the spinoff characters' stories are great, too.
January 22, 2022
This book about mountain living in the old west was fascinating. I love historical novels where I learn a lot. The only reason I gave this four stars instead of five is because of the many typos, which were distracting. Nevertheless, it’s a good book, and I’m glad I read it. I plan to read the rest of the series.
March 29, 2025
Rory!
I’m hooked, what a fantastic story, every young and old man’s dream. Book full of fascinating information as to how to live out in the wild and the many battles with Wolves, Grizzlies etc etc. not only that, our hero manages to notch up four wives! You have to read the story to find out how. Can’t wait for the sequel.
I’m hooked, what a fantastic story, every young and old man’s dream. Book full of fascinating information as to how to live out in the wild and the many battles with Wolves, Grizzlies etc etc. not only that, our hero manages to notch up four wives! You have to read the story to find out how. Can’t wait for the sequel.
June 28, 2021
Great Book
Love the story and the trials that the man and family go through
The writer leaves you hurting to turn the page to see what happens next. Hope that there will be more in the series
Love the story and the trials that the man and family go through
The writer leaves you hurting to turn the page to see what happens next. Hope that there will be more in the series
August 7, 2021
Surprisingly fascinating
When I started this book I thought it read like the journal of a poorly educated man. Even though that opinion never changed, I found myself enthralled and very pleased!
When I started this book I thought it read like the journal of a poorly educated man. Even though that opinion never changed, I found myself enthralled and very pleased!
October 2, 2021
Rory,mountain man and long hunter book 1
The author has did an outstanding job in the book I recommend this book and series to come to all advid readers the book is jam packed with action and adventure read it, you will want to read the next book, in the series, outstanding book.
The author has did an outstanding job in the book I recommend this book and series to come to all advid readers the book is jam packed with action and adventure read it, you will want to read the next book, in the series, outstanding book.
November 20, 2021
Very good
I enjoyed the book it was very well written no foul words It's a great story from start to finish I don't think it's finished yet though I would Highly recommend it to anyone Interested in the time.
I enjoyed the book it was very well written no foul words It's a great story from start to finish I don't think it's finished yet though I would Highly recommend it to anyone Interested in the time.
December 28, 2021
Rory has quite the background of fighting. From the French army through the American plains
Rory is also a trader of pelts and trade goods for the natives.He lives in the mountains out west but traveled all the way to Kansas City to trade his pelts.
Rory is also a trader of pelts and trade goods for the natives.He lives in the mountains out west but traveled all the way to Kansas City to trade his pelts.
January 24, 2022
I really liked this book. It is what you would expect a Mountain man would be like.
One thing that I didn’t like was when he repeated some of the things, like how the guns work. Twice is alright but 3 and 4 times I don’t think was needed.
I did like it though.
One thing that I didn’t like was when he repeated some of the things, like how the guns work. Twice is alright but 3 and 4 times I don’t think was needed.
I did like it though.
October 27, 2021
Good luck
Read all of the books in order to really enjoy. Storyline continues to grow and develop. Characters are realistic and get better and better.
Read all of the books in order to really enjoy. Storyline continues to grow and develop. Characters are realistic and get better and better.
November 22, 2021
Good read, hated to see it end.
January 12, 2022
Great readinh
Excellent stories. Written like you are right there. Highly recommend book 1& now on to book 2 & expect the same great work
Excellent stories. Written like you are right there. Highly recommend book 1& now on to book 2 & expect the same great work
January 14, 2022
absolutely first class reading
Could’nt wait to pick up this book every spare minute it was in my hands what a story hopefully the next one is as good,
Could’nt wait to pick up this book every spare minute it was in my hands what a story hopefully the next one is as good,
February 1, 2022
Mountain Man and his family
I enjoyed every word in this book. Every page was filled with excitement. I'm looking forward to the rest of the series .
I enjoyed every word in this book. Every page was filled with excitement. I'm looking forward to the rest of the series .
July 21, 2022
Good book
Nice story well written tells a true story more like it should be told and it feels right from the get go.
Nice story well written tells a true story more like it should be told and it feels right from the get go.
December 4, 2022
Good reading
If you like mountain man stories you should live reading this book. Lots of action and of course romance to create a well rounded story.
If you like mountain man stories you should live reading this book. Lots of action and of course romance to create a well rounded story.
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