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The First Mountain Man #6
Preacher and the Mountain Caesar
One Man And...
No one remembered when he'd come to the mountains--it seemed that Preacher had always been there. He'd seen a great deal in the unmapped mountains and forests of the grand North American frontier. In fact, he'd just told a friend that he wasn't surprosed by anything anymore. But Preacher hadn't seen Nova Roma yet...
...A Deadly Dream of Glory
Auddenly, Preacher is faced with the strangest, most dangerous army the High Lonesome has ever seen. It's leader is a blood-mad fanatic right out of the ancient history books. All Preacher's got on his side are his brother mountain men: tough as hardtack good old boys like Philadelphia Braddock and Frenchie Dupree; the Arapaho warrior Bold Pony; and his surefire Walker Colt...
No one remembered when he'd come to the mountains--it seemed that Preacher had always been there. He'd seen a great deal in the unmapped mountains and forests of the grand North American frontier. In fact, he'd just told a friend that he wasn't surprosed by anything anymore. But Preacher hadn't seen Nova Roma yet...
...A Deadly Dream of Glory
Auddenly, Preacher is faced with the strangest, most dangerous army the High Lonesome has ever seen. It's leader is a blood-mad fanatic right out of the ancient history books. All Preacher's got on his side are his brother mountain men: tough as hardtack good old boys like Philadelphia Braddock and Frenchie Dupree; the Arapaho warrior Bold Pony; and his surefire Walker Colt...
318 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 1, 1995
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William W. Johnstone
1,040 books1,392 followersWilliam 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 50 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 21st Century." Visit him online at WilliamJohnstone.net.
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May 24, 2021
A madman has rebuilt Ancient Rome in the High Lonesome. When Preacher escapes capture after being subjected to gladiatorial combat and other ancient blood sport games he vows to return and end the tyrant’s reign. The final battle sees mountain men teamed with various Indian tribes taking on Roman legionnaires in one of the strangest and bloodiest battles the mountains have ever witnessed.
February 17, 2023
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February 21, 2023
This story about Preacher was ok. I struggled with this story. I can usually read one of Preacher’s stories from cover in almost one sitting. This story took me a few days.
November 24, 2019
Preacher is always entertaining. Though the Rome bits are a little different.
May 24, 2023
Very disappointing, as this one was far too unbelievable.
January 31, 2020
This was the most ridiculous book of the series. Come on now, a fully built replica of ancient Rome, marble everything, occupied by thousands of residential madmen who are playacting every roll from senators, military, vestal virgins, nobles down to plebs, and nobody outside knows about it? Absurd.
Where did they recruit from? They cant all be captured people. What about the supplies needed just to maintain such a luxurious city? Its not like wagon trains were traveling with silks, exotic woods and gourmet foods. What about building the city itself? They built ROME in Wyoming(?) In less than 12 years without anyone knowing, on a failed fortune and a few slaves?
Im very disappointed in this book.
Where did they recruit from? They cant all be captured people. What about the supplies needed just to maintain such a luxurious city? Its not like wagon trains were traveling with silks, exotic woods and gourmet foods. What about building the city itself? They built ROME in Wyoming(?) In less than 12 years without anyone knowing, on a failed fortune and a few slaves?
Im very disappointed in this book.
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December 24, 2023
Preacher and the Mountain Caesar
This book has so many sub plots.
To this end I was happy to read through them until we were introduced to New Rome!!
From here some characters from the earlier stories and earlier books, were reintroduced to this final part of the book.
Also, William W. Johnstone introduces much ancient Roman History, some through Preacher himself, who once again shows that he has worldly knowledge, and he is not just a rumble tumble Mountainman.
Once again another "Preacher The First Mountain Man" book which I recommend to you to read.
This book has so many sub plots.
To this end I was happy to read through them until we were introduced to New Rome!!
From here some characters from the earlier stories and earlier books, were reintroduced to this final part of the book.
Also, William W. Johnstone introduces much ancient Roman History, some through Preacher himself, who once again shows that he has worldly knowledge, and he is not just a rumble tumble Mountainman.
Once again another "Preacher The First Mountain Man" book which I recommend to you to read.
November 28, 2020
It was definitely a different spin on history. I like the idea of mountain men facing off with Roman soldiers and seeing Preacher dominate like he always does. Even though it’s fictitious, it demonstrates the adaptability and capability of the mountain men. I have no doubt had similar events actually took place it would have happened in a similar manner that Johnstone portrays it. It was definitely worth the read!
July 13, 2023
Preacher goes thru hell or in this case, Nova Roma as he learns about the new city built in the Mountains, then he is captured by the soldiers, where he escapes and then gets captured again. He along with Phialdelpia Braddock, who was with him throughout all of this. After the two escape with two new friends Preacher aligns his friends and they combine to kick ass in only away Preacher can.
September 18, 2023
Didn't know they wrote science fiction, or is this fantasy?
Plot, space opera, horse soldier set to or even Hannibal? But no elephants. At least they substituted correct species for the lions. My only question is, how did new Rome get all the costumes, armor, cannons, stone, etc. gathered up in an area with no transportation? Or kept it secret?
Plot, space opera, horse soldier set to or even Hannibal? But no elephants. At least they substituted correct species for the lions. My only question is, how did new Rome get all the costumes, armor, cannons, stone, etc. gathered up in an area with no transportation? Or kept it secret?
June 5, 2019
Definitely different!
Hard to describe without giving something away. Suffice it to say that Preacher is up against a strange opponent in this book, but I think most folks still like it, I know I did!
Hard to describe without giving something away. Suffice it to say that Preacher is up against a strange opponent in this book, but I think most folks still like it, I know I did!
June 23, 2022
I love this series but this one seemed a trifle silly to me and it felt like the story was padded to make it longer. If you are big fan, don't pass it up. I may be too rough on it. This is just my initial impression.
September 27, 2023
Preacher takes on the Romans
Exciting from beginning to end. Preacher saves a brother and sister, Terry and Victoria Tucker in a snow storm. Then has to find a family to take them. William W Johnstone is an amazing storyteller.
Exciting from beginning to end. Preacher saves a brother and sister, Terry and Victoria Tucker in a snow storm. Then has to find a family to take them. William W Johnstone is an amazing storyteller.
October 10, 2023
More enjoyable reading
This tale is so unique that it has to stand alone. The action is fast-paced and the adventure so different it made the pages keep turning. A thoroughly enjoyable tale.
This tale is so unique that it has to stand alone. The action is fast-paced and the adventure so different it made the pages keep turning. A thoroughly enjoyable tale.
gone-gave-away
April 16, 2024Mine has a dif picture on the cover.
An old photo of 4 men on horseback, one of which, I think, is General Nelson A Miles. (distant kin).
I have it, but plan to donate before reading. Sounds sort of hokey tho when I was young I really enjoyed Claire Huffaker' The Cowboy and the Cossack.
An old photo of 4 men on horseback, one of which, I think, is General Nelson A Miles. (distant kin).
I have it, but plan to donate before reading. Sounds sort of hokey tho when I was young I really enjoyed Claire Huffaker' The Cowboy and the Cossack.
November 14, 2025
The author goes into essentially a fantasy situation where a crazy man builds a "modern" Rome in the Rocky mountains in the 1850's.
It's a good enough read, I just prefer his staying somewhat more realistic for the time period.
It's a good enough read, I just prefer his staying somewhat more realistic for the time period.
March 20, 2019
Interesting but ????
A interesting plot with a lot of action but not one of the authors better stories. I can't recommend this book.
A interesting plot with a lot of action but not one of the authors better stories. I can't recommend this book.
November 2, 2021
Mountain Men vs Roman Legionaires! Your response to that sentence tells you everything you need to know. You may laugh, you may roll your eyes. I did both.
November 10, 2021
Ridiculous.
May 7, 2022
Let’s just file this under WTF did I just read? Love the series and can’t take it too seriously, but this was out there.
September 2, 2022
It's so preposterous, yet it's still a great addition to the series and solid Western.
January 28, 2023
Preacher could even beat Superman in this book. A little disjointed compared to other books in this series.
September 30, 2023
Ridiculous plot
I have read several books by this author but this book was ridiculous. I was very disappointed by this book and author.
I have read several books by this author but this book was ridiculous. I was very disappointed by this book and author.
January 15, 2024
Romans and Preacher, what?
Interesting plot. This story is original. Preacher is always a great warrior with interesting friends. This is a worthy read.
Interesting plot. This story is original. Preacher is always a great warrior with interesting friends. This is a worthy read.
March 19, 2024
This one is just waaay beyond ridiculous.
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March 24, 2024A very unusual story for the man called preacher.
October 26, 2021
I really like these Preacher series story's. This one was especially good. I am into native American history !!
March 15, 2015
This continues to be a marvelous series. Preacher shows his stuff in this story as he takes on a settlement of people who think they build a New Rome filled with legions, public baths and arenas for gladiator fights. Find out how Preacher uses his wits to stop the lunatics from enslaving people for the sport of the Caesar.
May 6, 2013
Good western and Johnstone book as always. This is my fifth book of Johnstone's and definitely the oddest. Good book but a strange one.
July 3, 2015
Wow, what an ending. I was crying by the end of the book. Ther series is getting better with each read.
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