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Absaroka War Chief

Set in the 1820’s American West and based on the life of James Beckwourth, an African American born of a white father and slave mother. He joins a fur trading expedition and struggles for the respect of his fellow trappers, then is captured by the Crow tribe. Among the Crow he rises to become a vaunted leader. But he becomes disillusioned with the violence of their lives and ultimately has to decide: where does he really belong?

Praise for Absaroka War Chief

“Absaroka War Chief is a page-turner” – Bill Thompson (editor who discovered both John Grisham and Stephen King)

“The African-American ‘Lawrence of Arabia'” – Michael Ray Brown (film industry credits include “Braveheart”)

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Bryan Ney, the author of 'Calamity Jane'

About Bryan Ney…

As a kid, I loved science fiction, especially Isaac Asimov.  I remember reading the Foundation Trilogy with a flashlight under the covers at night.  As an adult, I prefer historical fiction.  When I read historical fiction, I always wonder where the history ends and the imagination of the author begins.  This website is for those who have read my books and are similarly curious.  If you enjoyed … More about Bryan... about About

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