Absaroka Ambush: The True Story of Preacher, the First Mountain Man

Preacher was a frontiersman and fur trapper who lived in the Rocky Mountains during the early 19th century. He was known for his skills as a hunter and trapper, and for his many adventures in the wilderness. In 1823, Preacher was ambushed by a group of Crow Indians in the Absaroka Mountains. He was badly wounded, but managed to escape. The story of Absaroka Ambush is a classic tale of survival and adventure in the American West.

Absaroka Ambush (Preacher/The First Mountain Man Book 3)

by William W. Johnstone

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Language	:	English
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Early Life and Career

Preacher was born in Virginia in 1788. He grew up in a frontier family and learned to hunt and trap at a young age. In 1810, he left home to join the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Preacher served as a hunter and guide for the expedition, and he played a key role in the expedition's success.

After the Lewis and Clark Expedition, Preacher continued to trap in the Rocky Mountains. He became known as one of the best trappers in the region, and he was respected by both white men and Native Americans. Preacher was also a skilled storyteller, and he often entertained his fellow trappers with tales of his adventures.

Absaroka Ambush

In 1823, Preacher was trapping in the Absaroka Mountains when he was ambushed by a group of Crow Indians. The Crow were angry with Preacher because he had killed one of their chiefs. Preacher was outnumbered and outgunned, but he fought back bravely. He killed several Crow warriors and wounded others.

Preacher was eventually overwhelmed by the Crow warriors. He was badly wounded and left for dead. However, Preacher was a survivor. He crawled away from the battlefield and hid in a nearby cave. He stayed in the cave for several days, tending to his wounds. When he was finally able to leave the cave, he made his way back to civilization.

Legacy

Preacher's story is a classic tale of survival and adventure in the American West. He was a skilled frontiersman and trapper, and he played a key role in the exploration and settlement of the Rocky Mountains. Preacher's story has been told and retold for generations, and he remains an iconic figure in American history.

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Preacher, the First Mountain Man

The Absaroka Mountains, where Preacher was ambushed

Crow Indians, who ambushed Preacher

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Absaroka Ambush (Preacher/The First Mountain Man Book 3)

by William W. Johnstone

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	433 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	285 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE