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Bonnie S. Johnston
Bonnie Johnston holds degrees from both Miami University and University of Cincinnati and has spent decades researching history and genealogy. Her first historical novel The Dark Side of the Mountain describes the tragic life of her ancestor Anna Margaretha Mallow who survived the Fort Seybert massacre in 1758 where she and five of her children were taken captive or killed by the War Chief Killbuck. Her second novel Maggie follows the life of a strong frontier woman known for her bravery during an Indian raid in the Tygart Valley of West Virginia. A third story The Girl From Maryland traces a Revolutionary War family and their settlement on the frontiers of Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Ohio after statehood.
A collection of short stories, Tales of the Frontier, describes the life of the War Chief Killbuck and those whose lives he touched during the tumultuous French and Indian War and the founding of America.
Bonnie lives with her husband Frank Miller in Mason, OH and is retired from the University of Cincinnati where when taught English and was the former Director of the Writing Lab. Blends of fact and fiction, her novels take readers back into American history and life in the eighteenth century.
Bonnie S. Johnston
Bonnie Johnston holds degrees from both Miami University and University of Cincinnati and has spent decades researching history and genealogy. Her first historical novel The Dark Side of the Mountain describes the tragic life of her ancestor Anna Margaretha Mallow who survived the Fort Seybert massacre in 1758 where she and five of her children were taken captive or killed by the War Chief Killbuck. Her second novel Maggie follows the life of a strong frontier woman known for her bravery during an Indian raid in the Tygart Valley of West Virginia. A third story The Girl From Maryland traces a Revolutionary War family and their settlement on the frontiers of Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Ohio after statehood.
A collection of short stories, Tales of the Frontier, describes the life of the War Chief Killbuck and those whose lives he touched during the tumultuous French and Indian War and the founding of America.
Bonnie lives with her husband Frank Miller in Mason, OH and is retired from the University of Cincinnati where when taught English and was the former Director of the Writing Lab. Blends of fact and fiction, her novels take readers back into American history and life in the eighteenth century.
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THE DARK SIDE
OF THE MOUNTAIN
Genre: Historical Fiction/Native American
A blend of fact and fiction, The Dark Side of the Mountain describes two turbulent decades in the life of Anna Margaretha Mallow, an extraordinary woman caught up in events she cannot understand or control. Moved by her husband to the frontier of Virginia at the beginning of the French and Indian War, she and her five children are forced to seek safety at Fort Seybert from the notorious Chief Killbuck, who is on a death march to save his people and culture. Surviving what becomes a deadly massacre, Anna and her children are taken captive and marched to the Ohio River Valley where she endures indescribable losses and change. Only courage and perseverance sustain her during his dark period in American history.
OF THE MOUNTAIN
Genre: Historical Fiction/Native American
A blend of fact and fiction, The Dark Side of the Mountain describes two turbulent decades in the life of Anna Margaretha Mallow, an extraordinary woman caught up in events she cannot understand or control. Moved by her husband to the frontier of Virginia at the beginning of the French and Indian War, she and her five children are forced to seek safety at Fort Seybert from the notorious Chief Killbuck, who is on a death march to save his people and culture. Surviving what becomes a deadly massacre, Anna and her children are taken captive and marched to the Ohio River Valley where she endures indescribable losses and change. Only courage and perseverance sustain her during his dark period in American history.
MAGGIE
A Novel of the Frontier
Genre:
Historical
Maggie is a compelling story of a resilient woman who lived through several wars and moved many times as she was taken by her second husband to the western frontier of the new country. Maggie, the pioneer, is particularly remembered for her heroism during an Indian raid in the Tygart Valley of Virginia.Experience the difficulties and tragedies that the early settlers, especially women, endured as they made their way west during the founding of this country.
THE GIRL
FROM MARYLAND
Genre: Native American/ Historical
The fascinating story of Elizabeth Blackmore Sollars and her journey to the frontier set against colonial history and the Indian wars. Experience American history through the eyes of a woman who lived it. Elizabeth follows her husband, an ambitious frontiersman, to the frontier of Pennsylvania where they are confronted by both Indian Wars and the Revolution. The family survives only to move to Kentucky where, yet again, they endure Indian raids and tragedy.
FROM MARYLAND
Genre: Native American/ Historical
The fascinating story of Elizabeth Blackmore Sollars and her journey to the frontier set against colonial history and the Indian wars. Experience American history through the eyes of a woman who lived it. Elizabeth follows her husband, an ambitious frontiersman, to the frontier of Pennsylvania where they are confronted by both Indian Wars and the Revolution. The family survives only to move to Kentucky where, yet again, they endure Indian raids and tragedy.
TALES OF
THE FRONTIER
Genre: Native American/Historical
Tales of the Frontier is a collection of three short stories about the French and Indian War and those who encountered the notorious Delaware War Chief Killbuck.
THE FRONTIER
Genre: Native American/Historical
Tales of the Frontier is a collection of three short stories about the French and Indian War and those who encountered the notorious Delaware War Chief Killbuck.
THE ENGLISH SEAMAN &
HIS REMARKABLE WIFE
Genre: History/Non-Fiction
A brief history of two early families: the Stouts of New Jersey and the Duvals of Maryland
HIS REMARKABLE WIFE
Genre: History/Non-Fiction
A brief history of two early families: the Stouts of New Jersey and the Duvals of Maryland
THE QUEST:
A Warrior's Tale
Genre: Historical Fiction/ Action Adventure
The Quest is a story of the Delaware war chief Killbuck who led raids against the settlers during the French and Indian War. He was a remarkable man who spoke several languages and fought long and hard for his people and his ancestral lands. He eventually aligned himself with the Americans and lost his life while under their protection at Fort Henry. Descendants of this determined chief live today.
A Warrior's Tale
Genre: Historical Fiction/ Action Adventure
The Quest is a story of the Delaware war chief Killbuck who led raids against the settlers during the French and Indian War. He was a remarkable man who spoke several languages and fought long and hard for his people and his ancestral lands. He eventually aligned himself with the Americans and lost his life while under their protection at Fort Henry. Descendants of this determined chief live today.