| Title | : | Flintlock Trail |
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| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
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| Publication | : | First published July 1, 1997 |
Flintlock Trail Reviews
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John Legg – Flintlock Trail – Reviewed 7/17/20 – Read 7/13/20
From Slave, bartender and on to Trapper and leader of men!
Jacques Maxwell starts his young life as the illegitimate son of a Louisiana plantation owner and a Creole slave. His mother dies when he is just 16, he takes off on his own and ends up fighting in the War of 1812. Life is up and down for a long time until he ends up in Saint Louis. After choosing a tavern that will be his go-to place, he has a vicious fight with a bartender, the owner fires him and offers the job to Jacques. He had nothing better to do so he took the job. At least he would be able to get some better rum than the rotgut that the fired bartender was serving.
About a month after taking on the job at the Hog’s Blood tavern, on a really busy night, Jacques knew when he saw his most troublesome customer come in that there would be a fight just to keep things quiet. Sure enough, after he had quite a few drinks under his belt, the troublemaker started a fight. Jacques jumps the bar and here we go again. Taking care of the problem left Jacques really beaten up with lots of colorful lumps, bumps, and bruises. Even after a week his face still showed the damage. While taking a break a man joined him at his table, telling him that his boss wanted him to join their expedition and become a trapper for him. Now the story begins….
What did I like? Jacques Maxwell is one colorful character! I loved his accent. It truly shows a lot when you can read a book and hear the accent of one of the characters. It makes the book so much more interesting. This period was indeed a very troublesome time in our history, I think the author did an excellent job in bringing across the problems and issues. His method of conveying the values of the character was also something that I certainly liked.
What will you like? If you are ready for an action-packed read, then here we are. The action jumps out on nearly every page, from Louisiana plantations to the backcountry filled with native Americans and betrayal of so-called friends. Categorically filled with lots of colorful characters, unique and awesome! As I said above you will be able to hear the accent of the characters, see the Indian attacks, smell the rum and even feel a few of the bruises, John does such an excellent job with is descriptions and details. This certainly will be one of the most colorful reads of late, but certainly, a book that you will want to add to your Western Library.
• File Size: 5755 KB
• Print Length: 213 pages
• Publisher: Wolfpack Publishing (July 29, 2020)
• Publication Date: July 29, 2020
• ASIN: B08D29R4WY
• Genre: Western Fiction & Classics -
This is an interesting read and is based on a Cajun who goes west to trap in 1815. I had some trouble understanding his speech but I give the author credit that he was authentic. I can’t imagine that much wide open spaces and the trouble faced but this is a good story and there is a constant life or death struggle. Good read.
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Full of action and intriguing
The author has written a story of excitement and fast action as Maxwell seeks his freedom and what he can do to become successful. Very enjoyable reading if you like a story of fast action and exciting adventures. -
I never received the book
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Story is interesting
Lost a star because of the poor editing. Misspelling, bad grammar etc are very distracting.
Still mostly enjoyed the read. -
Good book rr
Read all of the books in order to really enjoy. Storyline continues to grow and develop. Characters are realistic and get better and better. -
DNF, could not get into this book.
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Enjoyed the book
This book is a little too racy for my taste. I do like books about the fur trade. I know that Manuel Lisa was present in the early fur trade. -
Good story!
Stories are about people and what, why and how they do stuff that is dangerous or clever. This story did a fine job of it.
