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S'està carregant… To the River's End: A Novel of the American Frontierde William W. Johnstone
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"Luke Ransom was just eighteen years old when he answered an ad in a St. Louis newspaper that would change his life forever. The American Fur Company needed one hundred enterprising men to travel up the Missouri River--the longest in North America--all the way to its source. They would hunt and trap furs for one, two, or three years. Along the way, they would face unimaginable hardships: grueling weather, wild animals, hunger, exhaustion, and hostile attacks by the Blackfeet and Arikara. Luke Ransom was one of the brave men chosen for the job--and one of the few to survive ... Five years later, Luke is a seasoned trapper and hunter, a master of his trade. The year is 1833, and the American Fur Company is sending him to the now-famous Rendezvous at Green River ke, it may be his last job for the company. After facing death countless times, he is ready to strike out on his own. But when he encounters a fellow trapper under attack by Indians, his life takes an unexpected turn. A new friendship is forged in blood. And a dangerous new journey begins"-- No s'han trobat descripcions de biblioteca. |
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Author: William W Johnstone and J. A. Johnstone
Pages: 272
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kensington
My rating: 5 out of 5 stars.
Luke Ransom is a young man making a living on the American Frontier by working for the American Fur Company with a couple of other men. Luke lives off the land and annually meets with other adventurers while supplying up for another year in the wilderness. As the tale begins, Luke is on his way to the yearly rendezvous with his partners when he hears gunshots and decides to go investigate. When Luke finds the source of the sound, he quickly lends a hand to a man he has never met, Jug Sartain.
When Luke sets out again, after the rendezvous, he is now partnered with Jug and hoping he doesn’t have any more trouble with Dan Bloodworth. Dan and Luke had a run-in during the rendezvous and while Luke just wants to move on, Bloodworth doesn’t. Some might look at Luke and think he is too young and untested, but they would be wrong. There is more to this young man than meets the eye.
Jug takes Luke to a mountain region where few dare to go as the area is inhabited by Blackfeet, who are fierce defenders of their land. The pair runs into trouble from the outset, and their fight for survival increases when they come across a young woman who was taken captive but has escaped. Now, the race is on to finish the trapping season successfully and get out of the mountains before the young woman’s captors locate her and the men who are protecting her so she can be free.
In this first novel of The American Frontier series, readers will travel back to a time where life was extremely precarious and exciting. Luke Ransom is a man with many talents, lots of knowledge and quick reflexes that save his life many times. Jug is an older man who sees something in Luke that others may not have seen, and their relationship is filled with mutual respect, admiration, and fun. Many times, while reading the straight-faced sarcasm they exchanged a smile was brought to my face.
Here is a story that highlights survival, bravery and friendship against the backdrop of the untamed lands. Grab a copy and enjoy the newest addition to Johnstone country! Visit the authors’ website and see what other adventures await your discovery: https://williamjohnstonebooks.com
Note: The opinions shared in this review are solely my responsibility. (