The War Trail: One Early American's Account of the New World

by Charles McDonald

Book Overview

The Eastern French Frontier, 1754. The French and Indian War is about to begin. The War Trail is a rich and electrifying account of one early American coping with the new world. Wolfgang Steiner is a... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1595712194
• ISBN13: 9781595712196
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Word Association Publishers
• Length: 311 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.4" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

must read

The War Trail is a compelling and graphic read. Mr. McDonald has a keen sense of detail and historic accuracy that blends history, fiction, and certainly real experience in his work. If you read this book you want to know more about the author himself,as it leaves one with the sense that he has worn the shoes of the protagonist. When is the next book coming out?

Makes you feel like you're there.

As hunter among wilderness animals and as survivor in a humans' world - Indians and Europeans - in which mistakes are often fatal, McDonald's Wolfgang conveys the sensation of being stalked and of stalking. The reader senses this author speaks from experience. Hunters, gun collectors and nature lovers will envy the virile Wolfgang. Historians will travel comfortably in his head. After reading the book, it struck me that while I was immersed in the intense adventures, between the lines Wolfgang and the equally indomitable Indian woman, Dark Moon, were consummating a powerful love story. I heartily recommend "The War Trail."

Excellent Attention to Detail

As an individual with a penchant for detail, I was not disappointed with Charles McDonald's tale of Wolfgang Steiner's journey. His descriptions of the changes in nature that come with each season were written with exceptional accuracy. Additionally, the plot was suspenseful and left me wanting to finish the book without putting it down. The historical accuracy of people, places and events written of in the novel was a nice treat. McDonald's affection for the outdoors does not go unnoticed in this novel. I'd definitely recommend The War Trail to anyone who craves adventure and loves the Great Outdoors.

Good job!

I had a hard time putting this book down. Charles's protrayal of the country side was exellent. It made me feel like I was there. The story was historically correct with many small details added in to create intrest in the charactors. You can tell Charles has spent time in the woods as he makes his charactors aware of all the little sights and sounds that are missed by most people. I would recommend this book to any one who like outdoor adventure. Donald Anderson Hulett, WY

The War Trail will hold you to the last page.

We're honored to carry The War Trail in our store, Allegheny Archers. I am very pleased to have read this wonderful adventure. Mr. McDonalds depiction of the books characters and surrounding landscapes are spectacular. This novel held my interest from cover to cover and left me wanting more. If you are looking for adventure, intrigue and suspence in your next book, I highly recommend "The War Trail". Bravo, Mr. McDonald.