The true story (on which the film Jeremiah Johnson was partially based)of John Johnson, who in 1847 found his wife and her unborn child had been... read full description
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Sep 19, 2011
Craig
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I found this book at a house up along the Madison River in Montana. Nothing more than the intriguing title pull my eye to it and I have to say I was ready for some historical tale.
Crow Killer is the story of John Johnston who became infamous among frontiersmen for taking out 100s of Crow Indians (and anyone else who challenged him) to exact revenge for the killing of his Flathead wife. Many recollections by several people who crossed paths with or trapped with Johnson, are pieced toge More...
Crow Killer is the story of John Johnston who became infamous among frontiersmen for taking out 100s of Crow Indians (and anyone else who challenged him) to exact revenge for the killing of his Flathead wife. Many recollections by several people who crossed paths with or trapped with Johnson, are pieced toge More...
Jul 22, 2011
Justin
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Crow Killer is the story of John “Liver-Eating” Johnston. Johnston served as the inspiration for Jeremiah Johnson in the eponymous 1972 movie. The movie only covers a small portion of Johnston’s life and sanitizes his story, however.
Johnston made his living as a fur trapper in the American west for decades between the halcyon days of fur trapping and the advent of the “wild, wild west” much more prominent in the American psyche (Johnston and his fellow mountain men derided cowboys More...
Johnston made his living as a fur trapper in the American west for decades between the halcyon days of fur trapping and the advent of the “wild, wild west” much more prominent in the American psyche (Johnston and his fellow mountain men derided cowboys More...
Sep 21, 2010
Scott
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A good friend recommended this book for a quick read. He thought I'd enjoy the historical action of this. He was right. I had seen "Jeremiah Johnson" the Robert Redford movie years ago and was curious what was behind the "Hollywood" initiative to make a movie out of this hunter/trapper of the mid 19th century. What I can say, is that Hollywood did not do this guy any justice. Liver-Eating Johnson was one hell of a badass. Period.
Feb 23, 2009
Viccarty
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This is the true story of Jeremiah Johnson, not some dumb Robert Redford fable. I've read it twice and loved it both times. Johnson was a true hero of the West and one of the few to die of old age.
Sep 04, 2011
Don
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Written for a 1940s audience, this is pretty much a tall tale of the legends of Liver-Eating Johnson, which is not to say it's unentertaining. It's fun, even if it's not true.
Oct 22, 2009
William
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Another of my all time favorite books. I love non-fiction, and this one has everything in it. Trappers, Indians, betrayal, revenge and honor. This book has broad appeal.
Dec 18, 2008
Michael
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This is basically a bunch of tall tales about a mountain man. Supposedly nonfiction, but I doubt it. If you saw Redford's Jeremiah Johnson, this is the same guy.
Jan 04, 2012
Bill
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Interesting. Makes you think how easy we have it now. John Johnston is a far cry from the Hollywood version "Jeremiah Johnson". Best line from this book "Living a life you don't have to defend is not worth living".
Nov 28, 2011
Paul
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Great non-fiction that might contain some tall stories with facts and truth too! The writing is clear and direct. Full of suspense and great period detail.
Aug 06, 2011
Keith
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Jeremiah Johnson biography. I liked the rugged, yet matter of fact aspect that his life took. Wasn't nearly long enough... Saw it right off.
Jul 27, 2009
Doris
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This book is taking some work to get through ... Now where did I last put it?
May 22, 2010
Robb
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This book was the basis for the Robert Redford movie "Jeremiah Johnson." Some great tales about mountain men. It was an enjoyable, quick read.
Apr 13, 2007
jake
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if any single person from any given ethnic group, or religion, wrongs you in any way, you have the right to kill them all & eat their livers.
Sep 15, 2008
Mike
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A book used as the basis for the movie Jeremiah Johnson. It's difficult to believe much of the content is not folklore and myth.
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