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High Country
Tennessee woodsman Zach Hannah accepts a challenge offered by the Hudson Bay Trading Company and battles the fury of nature, hostile Indian tribes, and competitive fellow trappers in order to trap beaver. Original.
349 pages, Paperback
First published August 1, 1993
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Jason Manning
72 books13 followersJASON MANNING was born and continues to live in Texas. An avid reader and history buff from an early age, he favored the works of C.S. Forester, Jack London, Bret Harte, Ernest Haycox, John Steinbeck and William Faulkner. He started writing short stories when he was twelve. He is currently writing his 54th novel, to be published in 2016 by St. Martin's Press.
His first book, Killer Gray, was published in 1979; he did not write his second novel, Gunsmoke on the Sierra Line, until ten years later; it was published in 1989 by Zebra Books. He wrote five more titles for Zebra, Revenge in Little Texas, Texas Helltown and Showdown at Seven Springs among them. From 1990 until 1996 he wrote fourteen novels for HarperCollins using the pseudonym "Hank Edwards," including Gun Glory, Lawless Land, Lady Outlaw and Steel Justice in The Judge series, and the stand-alones Ride for Rimfire, Thirteen Notches, Apache Sundown and Gray Warrior. He also wrote two other westerns for HarperCollins under the pen name "Dale Colter." Beginning in 1993, Dutton Signet began publishing Manning's longer historical/western novels, such as High Country, Green River Rendezvous, Flintlock, Promised Land, American Blood, The Black Jacks, The Marauders; the six Gordon Hawkes novels -- among them Mountain Massacre and Mountain Courage; and the six Barlow novels -- The Long Hunters, War Lovers and Apache Shadow among them. In addition, he wrote six westerns for St. Martin's Press -- the Ethan Payne trilogy (Frontier Road, Trail Town and Last Chance), and the Westerners series of biographical novels: Gun Justice, The Outlaw Trail and Gunmaster. In November 2016 his newest western, Christmas in the Lone Star State, will be published by St. Martin's Press.
As an historian, Manning has taught at Stephen F. Austin State University, Southern Illinois University, and Montgomery College in Texas. His website The Eighties Club is widely regarded as an excellent resource on the history and pop culture of the 1980s. He has been active in wildlife conservation with a particular interest in wolf recovery. And, most importantly, he is the father of three remarkable children -- Nick, Connor and Grace.
His first book, Killer Gray, was published in 1979; he did not write his second novel, Gunsmoke on the Sierra Line, until ten years later; it was published in 1989 by Zebra Books. He wrote five more titles for Zebra, Revenge in Little Texas, Texas Helltown and Showdown at Seven Springs among them. From 1990 until 1996 he wrote fourteen novels for HarperCollins using the pseudonym "Hank Edwards," including Gun Glory, Lawless Land, Lady Outlaw and Steel Justice in The Judge series, and the stand-alones Ride for Rimfire, Thirteen Notches, Apache Sundown and Gray Warrior. He also wrote two other westerns for HarperCollins under the pen name "Dale Colter." Beginning in 1993, Dutton Signet began publishing Manning's longer historical/western novels, such as High Country, Green River Rendezvous, Flintlock, Promised Land, American Blood, The Black Jacks, The Marauders; the six Gordon Hawkes novels -- among them Mountain Massacre and Mountain Courage; and the six Barlow novels -- The Long Hunters, War Lovers and Apache Shadow among them. In addition, he wrote six westerns for St. Martin's Press -- the Ethan Payne trilogy (Frontier Road, Trail Town and Last Chance), and the Westerners series of biographical novels: Gun Justice, The Outlaw Trail and Gunmaster. In November 2016 his newest western, Christmas in the Lone Star State, will be published by St. Martin's Press.
As an historian, Manning has taught at Stephen F. Austin State University, Southern Illinois University, and Montgomery College in Texas. His website The Eighties Club is widely regarded as an excellent resource on the history and pop culture of the 1980s. He has been active in wildlife conservation with a particular interest in wolf recovery. And, most importantly, he is the father of three remarkable children -- Nick, Connor and Grace.
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July 17, 2019
A JM Frontier Mountain Man Action Adventure (HC)
JM has penned a mountain man story that begins in St Louis and extends westward to the Rocky Mountains. The man if the story is from Kentucky where he left the last if his family at the grave yard. He partners up with a scalywag in an alley where four long shore men intend to kill him for stealing their poke. The wilderness of the west beckons and they join a group headed west. As they head west they face the trials and tribulations faced by all mountain men. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
JM has penned a mountain man story that begins in St Louis and extends westward to the Rocky Mountains. The man if the story is from Kentucky where he left the last if his family at the grave yard. He partners up with a scalywag in an alley where four long shore men intend to kill him for stealing their poke. The wilderness of the west beckons and they join a group headed west. As they head west they face the trials and tribulations faced by all mountain men. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
April 17, 2020
Absolutely stunning. The hairs on the back of my neck have yet to return to normal.
I don't even have words to describe how good this story was, I may return to update when I find the ability to.
MUST read for fans of American historical fiction and survivalist genres.
I don't even have words to describe how good this story was, I may return to update when I find the ability to.
MUST read for fans of American historical fiction and survivalist genres.
October 6, 2016
Mountain Man justice.
I have read quite a few Mountain Man books, some were true historical books and others fiction. This book is well written fiction based on a lot of good historical fact. I highly recommend this book for those who enjoy a good story based on the way things were back in the Mountain Man days.
I have read quite a few Mountain Man books, some were true historical books and others fiction. This book is well written fiction based on a lot of good historical fact. I highly recommend this book for those who enjoy a good story based on the way things were back in the Mountain Man days.
July 15, 2016
I began with a few "free chapters" from Kindle/Amazon, knowing that I was going to read "Mountain Man" by Vardis Fisher and generally like the genre. Well, I was hooked after a few chapters indeed, and bought the book, not knowing the author was going to leave me hanging in the end, only to have 2 more books in this series. Haven't got them yet, but if they're as entertaining as this was, I shall.
Written in an easy, "mountain man" style that really drew me in. I liked the characters, the plot line, and the general vibe as I have been in similar country as described in the book, and appreciate the beauty and raw, unadulterated power of nature and the "high country."
A really fun read.
Written in an easy, "mountain man" style that really drew me in. I liked the characters, the plot line, and the general vibe as I have been in similar country as described in the book, and appreciate the beauty and raw, unadulterated power of nature and the "high country."
A really fun read.
September 16, 2015
High Country
Superbly written. A most interesting read and one that will surely hold the reader's attention. All of you folks that revel in this time period of our American History will most certainly agree. I did not know going in that this was the first book in a series. I am so glad. These kind of books thrill and amaze me. To live this time period vicariously is a great rush. I am scampering towards the second of this series. So, to all you fans, "Giddy Up."
Superbly written. A most interesting read and one that will surely hold the reader's attention. All of you folks that revel in this time period of our American History will most certainly agree. I did not know going in that this was the first book in a series. I am so glad. These kind of books thrill and amaze me. To live this time period vicariously is a great rush. I am scampering towards the second of this series. So, to all you fans, "Giddy Up."
February 17, 2016
An entertaining Western story told in the old tradition with a well researched plot line makes for a good read. The first of a trilogy, this book sees Zach Hannah go from boy to man in the span of four years when he leaves Tennessee to try his hand at trapping out west in Indian country. He makes friends and enemies and falls in love while doing his best to survive in an unwelcoming area.
October 27, 2016
Mixed bag
Although an interesting story the dialogue sometimes made the reading difficult unless you are proficient in backwoods speak.
Also episode relating to trapper mauled by a bear was in a film in the seventies, I think, "man in the wilderness" starring Richard Harris, although the final outcome was different in the story.
Decided not to read any more in the series.
Although an interesting story the dialogue sometimes made the reading difficult unless you are proficient in backwoods speak.
Also episode relating to trapper mauled by a bear was in a film in the seventies, I think, "man in the wilderness" starring Richard Harris, although the final outcome was different in the story.
Decided not to read any more in the series.
February 16, 2016
A fantastic mountain man series. Excellent storytelling and history by the writer, Manning always weaves a great story around the historical events in his books. Very detailed and accurate historical fiction. Highly recommended
September 14, 2015
Mountain Man
Zach Hannah is a mountain man's man. When his wife is stolen, Hell has no fury like this mountain man.
Zach Hannah is a mountain man's man. When his wife is stolen, Hell has no fury like this mountain man.
February 19, 2016
Nice time-killer.
Manning is no Allan Eckert or Kenneth Roberts, but he was put together a reasonably well-crafted tale. Pretty good book to pass the time.
Manning is no Allan Eckert or Kenneth Roberts, but he was put together a reasonably well-crafted tale. Pretty good book to pass the time.
March 1, 2016
The wild west
This is the first book in the series and I can't wait to read more. It is a true account of life in those days.
This is the first book in the series and I can't wait to read more. It is a true account of life in those days.
July 21, 2016
Good book with a good story. If you are into mountain men and ronnyvoos, you'll enjoy it. Towards the end, there's some handy time ex machina going on, but it doesn't detract too much.
August 19, 2016
Worthwhile read
Just a touch of the Revenant about this book be interesting to see which was written first. Lots of authentic detail but just a bit cheesy for me
Just a touch of the Revenant about this book be interesting to see which was written first. Lots of authentic detail but just a bit cheesy for me
August 26, 2015
Yellowstone country in the 1820's...a "mountain man" saga.
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