Can you recommend some good first man historical fiction books?

A really good mountain man historical fiction is 'Jeremiah Johnson'. It is based on the real - life experiences of mountain men. The book shows how they coped with the harsh environment, fought with wild animals and sometimes, with other humans. It also gives insights into their cultural and social aspects, like how they traded and formed communities in the mountains.

I also highly recommend 'Gone with the Wind' by Margaret Mitchell. Set during the American Civil War, it tells the story of Scarlett O'Hara. It not only shows the historical context of the war but also delves deep into the human nature of the characters during that chaotic time.

Well, 'Gone with the Wind' is also a classic historical fiction book. It tells the story of Scarlett O'Hara during the American Civil War. And 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco, which is set in an Italian monastery in the 14th century and involves mystery and intrigue.

Sure. 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett is a great historical fiction. It's set in 12th - century England and vividly depicts the building of a cathedral. Another one is 'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel, which gives a detailed account of Thomas Cromwell's life during the Tudor period.

Sure. 'The Four Winds' by Kristin Hannah is a great 2021 historical fiction. It's set during the Great Depression and tells the story of a woman's struggle. Another one is 'The Rose Code' by Kate Quinn which involves the story of female code - breakers during World War II.

One good historical fiction book is 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett. It vividly depicts the building of a cathedral in 12th - century England, with complex characters and a detailed look at the social structure of the time.

Sure. 'The Essex Serpent' by Sarah Perry is a great 2017 historical fiction. It's set in Victorian England and follows a young widow who moves to a small village. Another one is 'Beneath a Scarlet Sky' by Mark Sullivan, which is based on a true story during World War II.

Sure. 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett is a great one. It vividly depicts the building of a cathedral in the Middle Ages, with complex characters and a richly detailed historical setting. Another is 'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel, which offers a unique perspective on the court of Henry VIII. And 'Gone with the Wind' also has elements of historical fiction, showing the South during the American Civil War.

Yes, 'The Lincoln Highway' is a notable 2022 historical fiction. It takes readers on a journey across America in a post - World War II setting. There are complex characters and a great sense of time and place.

Definitely. 'The Light Between Oceans' by M.L. Stedman is a good historical fiction. It's set in Australia after World War I and deals with themes of love, loss, and moral dilemmas. 'The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society' by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows is set during and after World War II. It shows the life on the island of Guernsey under German occupation through letters. And 'Roots: The Saga of an American Family' by Alex Haley is a powerful historical fiction that traces the author's African roots and the history of slavery in America.