The High Country

About the book

William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone celebrate the courage, honor, and often dangerous adventures of the pioneering fur trappers who navigated and conquered the untamed and lawless American frontier.

Luke Ransom and Jug Sartain, trappers for the American Fur Company, formed a strong team as they worked together in the harsh winter wilderness of Blackfoot Country. Despite the challenges posed by both man and nature, they were determined to achieve their goal. The biggest surprise was Luke returning home with a wife - Willow, a beautiful young Crow woman. Now, one year later, in the new trapping season of 1834, it is Luke, Jug, and Willow who find themselves being pursued...

They are venturing deeper into the northwest, exploring the mountain valleys of the Beaverhead and Pioneer Range. This journey comes with known dangers. The fierce, bloodthirsty Blackfoot tribe lays claim to the area - even the tough Hudson Bay trappers think twice before entering their territory. However, it is an unknown threat that now threatens the lives of Luke, Jug, and Willow. A vengeful and ruthless hunter named Jake Purcell is tracking their every move. He is determined to profit greatly in the High Country - and he has dark plans for Willow. A brutal and grim fate awaits on the horizon.