The First Mountain Man, William W. Johnstone
The First Mountain Man, William W. Johnstone
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The First Mountain Man

Author: William W. Johnstone

Narrator: J. Rodney Turner

Unabridged: 10 hr 19 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 05/28/2019


Synopsis

They called him . . . Preacher.

He came west to the Rockies as a young runaway and grew into a legend among the already legendary frontier mountain men. They called him Preacher—a name that would become a monument to all who sought adventure in the savage wilderness of America's untamed west. The only man with the skills to lead a wagon train on the last leg of the rugged Oregon trail, Preacher knows they're headed into trouble. It's hard enough for a hundred greenhorns to survive the wilds of the northwest; being pursued by thieving renegade outlaws and Indians with a thirst for gold—and blood—makes it damn near impossible. Somehow, Preacher has to get these pilgrims through safely—if he doesn't want to end up buried along the trail with the rest of them . . .

About William W. Johnstone

William W. Johnstone is the #1 bestselling western writer in America, and the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of hundreds of books, with over fifty million copies sold. Born in southern Missouri, he was raised with strong moral and family values by his minister father, and tutored by his schoolteacher mother. He left school at fifteen to work in a carnival and then as a deputy sheriff before serving in the army. He went on to become known as "the greatest western writer of the twenty-first century."


Reviews

Goodreads review by Rob on July 21, 2019

This book falls into the top 20 best Johntone Clan books. This is a great adventure with the usual excellent Johnstone characters. Even better than usual. A rather complicated plot, dialogue, setting are all very well thought out. This tale has been told in other Johnstone Clan books. This is the bes......more

Goodreads review by Doug on August 22, 2015

Another good read by William J. Johnstone. I love the Preacher series. They are all good reads and worth the effort. Now on to the next one.......more

Goodreads review by David on December 22, 2023

Preacher aids Vincente Ojeida when five gringo's are about to rape and do more damage to Ojeida's wife and young daughter. From there the foursome becomes friends. As with Preacher, he ambers on to the next adventure that will pit him against the five gringo's and some scum-sucking deserters from th......more

Goodreads review by Terie Bailey on October 08, 2017

The Best So Far No doubt the best of Johnstone’s work that I have read thus far. Multiple characters, plot twists and plenty of action as always. Out of his element, Preacher holds steadfast to his principles and learns a little along the way. Don’t miss the authors note at the end; truly profound an......more

Goodreads review by Cindy Holloway on December 08, 2020

You just get BETTER! I can't get enough of Your writing! And Preacher is a True Treasure! Along with the 1st and, alas, the Last Mountain Man. I plan on reading 'ALL' Your books!!! You are an Awesome writer and, I feel, Friend! Happy Trails an God Bless!!!!!......more