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Levi Johnson: Mountain Man Scout: Pathfinder: A Mountain Man Adventure
The first adventure in a brand new Mountain Man series from Ash Lingam!
Levi Beaver Johnson was born and raised in the outback of southeastern Indiana near the Ohio River early in the 1800s. As a youth, he was such a good outdoorsman the locals called him Trapper Boy. He was the best shot in the state and was such a good trapper that he fashioned many traps of his own design.
After waiting his whole youth for the moment to set out to become the mountain man of his dreams, he headed west toward an unknown future.
Fate took Levi to the frontier forts in Kansas, and he signed on as an army scout to fund his adventure. Would the young mountain man make it to Colorado and eventually to the Pacific Ocean, or would his plan be derailed along the way?
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Levi Beaver Johnson was born and raised in the outback of southeastern Indiana near the Ohio River early in the 1800s. As a youth, he was such a good outdoorsman the locals called him Trapper Boy. He was the best shot in the state and was such a good trapper that he fashioned many traps of his own design.
After waiting his whole youth for the moment to set out to become the mountain man of his dreams, he headed west toward an unknown future.
Fate took Levi to the frontier forts in Kansas, and he signed on as an army scout to fund his adventure. Would the young mountain man make it to Colorado and eventually to the Pacific Ocean, or would his plan be derailed along the way?
Grab your copy today!
137 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 15, 2022
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About the author
Ash Lingam
197 books22 followersAsh Lingam was born and raised in Southern Ohio, not far from the mighty Ohio River. He had somewhat of an isolated upbringing on a family farm with his sisters. His best friends were his horse, Sugar, and his grandfather.
Born in 1886, the family patriarch grew crops, raised cattle, and doted on the young boy. At his grandfather’s side, Ash learned about livestock and firearms at an early age. His grandad carried an old Colt with him at all times, helping spawn a young boy’s dreams of yesteryear.
Ash was only eight years old when his grandad taught him how to trap muskrats to prevent them from draining the farm’s ponds. He gave him a double-barreled shotgun at twelve and taught him how to hunt to put food on the table.
It wasn’t long before Ash was breaking horses. His spirited Tennessee Walker never allowed any other rider on her back. Together, they searched through the plowed fields in the spring, looking for Miami Indian arrowheads to add to his grandfather’s ample collection.
Ash’s family was among the early settlers in pre-Revolutionary America. He has traced his lineage back to around 1746 when his ancestors immigrated from Europe to the aspiring American Colonies.
A retired marketing executive, Ash devotes his spare time to training police dogs and writing novels. He has found his niche in the Western, historical fiction, and adventure genres. With his vast vault of experience, he never runs out of sources for new stories. He has lived in eleven different countries and worked in a total of forty-six,
To date, Ash has written approximately 130 novels, short stories, and poems. More than one hundred of his eclectic titles help the American frontier come alive for his readers.
Born in 1886, the family patriarch grew crops, raised cattle, and doted on the young boy. At his grandfather’s side, Ash learned about livestock and firearms at an early age. His grandad carried an old Colt with him at all times, helping spawn a young boy’s dreams of yesteryear.
Ash was only eight years old when his grandad taught him how to trap muskrats to prevent them from draining the farm’s ponds. He gave him a double-barreled shotgun at twelve and taught him how to hunt to put food on the table.
It wasn’t long before Ash was breaking horses. His spirited Tennessee Walker never allowed any other rider on her back. Together, they searched through the plowed fields in the spring, looking for Miami Indian arrowheads to add to his grandfather’s ample collection.
Ash’s family was among the early settlers in pre-Revolutionary America. He has traced his lineage back to around 1746 when his ancestors immigrated from Europe to the aspiring American Colonies.
A retired marketing executive, Ash devotes his spare time to training police dogs and writing novels. He has found his niche in the Western, historical fiction, and adventure genres. With his vast vault of experience, he never runs out of sources for new stories. He has lived in eleven different countries and worked in a total of forty-six,
To date, Ash has written approximately 130 novels, short stories, and poems. More than one hundred of his eclectic titles help the American frontier come alive for his readers.
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June 3, 2025
He headed west to begin his life with just him, his rifle, and a huge dream in his head.
Levi "Trapper Boy" Johnson was born to the wilds of Indiana, but his heart belonged to the untamed frontier. Determined to carve his place in the West, he leaves home, signing on as an army scout to earn passage into the Rockies. Alongside seasoned trappers and lawmen, Levi faces brutal trials where survival is earned, not given. As the mountains test his grit, he learns that forging a legend demands sacrifice. Pathfinder: A Western Double delivers a gripping tale of ambition, brotherhood, and the unforgiving wilderness. Don't miss this life-changing read by a young Indiana boy. Grab your copy today!
• ASIN: B0F7CKGQV6
• Publisher: Wolfpack Publishing
• Publication Date: 6/3/2025
• File Size: 3.4 MB
• Print Length: 249 pages
• Genre: Louis L'Amour Westerns - Frontier & Pioneer Western Fiction - Western Fiction Classics
Levi "Trapper Boy" Johnson was born to the wilds of Indiana, but his heart belonged to the untamed frontier. Determined to carve his place in the West, he leaves home, signing on as an army scout to earn passage into the Rockies. Alongside seasoned trappers and lawmen, Levi faces brutal trials where survival is earned, not given. As the mountains test his grit, he learns that forging a legend demands sacrifice. Pathfinder: A Western Double delivers a gripping tale of ambition, brotherhood, and the unforgiving wilderness. Don't miss this life-changing read by a young Indiana boy. Grab your copy today!
• ASIN: B0F7CKGQV6
• Publisher: Wolfpack Publishing
• Publication Date: 6/3/2025
• File Size: 3.4 MB
• Print Length: 249 pages
• Genre: Louis L'Amour Westerns - Frontier & Pioneer Western Fiction - Western Fiction Classics
January 28, 2023
another great title from Ash Lingam
Nice book, the westward expansion post 1820. As forts are established the move Carrie’s Beaver Johnson from Indians to the west of the Mississippi.
One thing about Lingam, he is detail oriented. No repeating rifles of six guns in these books.
A joy to read.
Nice book, the westward expansion post 1820. As forts are established the move Carrie’s Beaver Johnson from Indians to the west of the Mississippi.
One thing about Lingam, he is detail oriented. No repeating rifles of six guns in these books.
A joy to read.
February 24, 2024
The Making Of A Mountain Man
Great story and well worth the read. Lots of action and adventure as Levi Beaver Johnson leaves his home as a youth to head out to the western frontier in hopes of becoming a mountain man. It was a well written story that was hard to put down and one that I would definitely recommend!
Great story and well worth the read. Lots of action and adventure as Levi Beaver Johnson leaves his home as a youth to head out to the western frontier in hopes of becoming a mountain man. It was a well written story that was hard to put down and one that I would definitely recommend!
August 12, 2024
A nice short read
I enjoyed the description of the surroundings. I also enjoyed knowing what a mountain man might have smelled and looked like, lol. It was a god story that tugged at my heartstrings. I only wish that there might of been a more female presence. Not romance but a rival or friend.
I enjoyed the description of the surroundings. I also enjoyed knowing what a mountain man might have smelled and looked like, lol. It was a god story that tugged at my heartstrings. I only wish that there might of been a more female presence. Not romance but a rival or friend.
March 21, 2023
5 Stars
Levi Johnson always dreamed of going West and becoming a mountain man. He left his Southern Indiana home and started on the adventure of a lifetime. First book in the series enjoyable read.
Levi Johnson always dreamed of going West and becoming a mountain man. He left his Southern Indiana home and started on the adventure of a lifetime. First book in the series enjoyable read.
July 27, 2023
Mountain Man?
Levi most certainly proved that he would and could become a prime example of not only as a human being, but also a prime example of what adventures early settlers became! Looking forward to more prose of early pioneers who tamed the West!
Levi most certainly proved that he would and could become a prime example of not only as a human being, but also a prime example of what adventures early settlers became! Looking forward to more prose of early pioneers who tamed the West!
November 18, 2022
Great new series.
If you love mountain man Series you'll love this one. It is action-packed without a dull moment. I highly recommend.
If you love mountain man Series you'll love this one. It is action-packed without a dull moment. I highly recommend.
March 23, 2023
Nice start of the Mountain men and their travels
This was a nice start. I am ready to see where we go. Have enjoyed books delving into the development of this country.
This was a nice start. I am ready to see where we go. Have enjoyed books delving into the development of this country.
May 12, 2023
Great story!
Entertaining story keeps your interest. Plenty of action and moves along,well written! Seems knowable of the time and mountain men.
Entertaining story keeps your interest. Plenty of action and moves along,well written! Seems knowable of the time and mountain men.
April 1, 2024
Was a good read. looking forward to the n xt book in the series.
Hope I can get a little deeper into the next book in the series. This one was good but I want more.
Hope I can get a little deeper into the next book in the series. This one was good but I want more.
April 28, 2024
Editing needs work
Misspelled words and some repeated words indicate poor editing. The story is still a good one. I really appreciate this author.
Misspelled words and some repeated words indicate poor editing. The story is still a good one. I really appreciate this author.
July 30, 2024
New reader
As a new reader to this author let me put it this way: I'm on a fixed income but I bought the rest of the series. I know I will read them again and again.
As a new reader to this author let me put it this way: I'm on a fixed income but I bought the rest of the series. I know I will read them again and again.
November 23, 2022
Great series. Great author.
June 8, 2024
Reading Levi Johnson: Mountain Man, was like reading one of the stories written by Zane Gray or Max Brand, great Western storytellers. Levi (Beaver) Johnson dreamed of being a mountain man from his youth so this is the beginning of his adventures. Lingam gives us a glimpse into the trials and hardships that men had to endure as they traveled west. Looking forward to more of Beaver Johnson's adventures!
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