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Literature & Fiction
The desire for adventure drove Oli to leave Finland and travel across the ocean to 19th century America. Circumstances left Oli in possession of a map showing the location of Spanish gold in what would become a life or death... See More
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Beau and Eli flee Arkansas with the law close behind. Their only option is to head for the 19th century frontier, equipped with little of the experience needed to survive the rigors of living and surviving in the Rocky... See More
Westerns
Life on the potato farm in Maine offered little of the adventure the young Amos Mudd longed for. Reading the news of gold in California became an escape for him and finally his objective. The hardships of making the long... See More
Literature & Fiction
Haunted by doubts of his carefree lifestyle, Beau accepts an opportunity to guide a wagon train over mountains he loves and to what could be the promised land. His desire to have a home and family clashes with the excitement... See More
Literature & Fiction
A prospector leaves family, friends and love behind to satisfy a burning need, risking life and limb on the 1800s frontier in search of gold. After giving up so much, the final reward is just beyond his reach as his most... See More
Literature & Fiction
Sam Nevell found life easy, due to his ability to manipulate a deck of cards and being blessed with dashing, southern gentlemen's ways. He made friends and then lost many when it became necessary to use them to supplement... See More
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Dan and Mary August lived in the valley of their dreams, raising cattle and their young daughter. Unexpected challenges shatter the dreams, forcing them to fight for the life they had chosen. Prayer and a steady gun-hand... See More
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Oli August is duty-bound to travel the 1849 frontier to prove that his brother-in-law was innocent of the charges of robbery and murder. The trip is fraught with danger and betrayal as he searches for truth on the Kansas... See More
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Bart had lived a hard life, scouting for the army, guiding wagon trains, and brawling in more saloons than he could remember. His scarred fists and the Dragoon on his hip had dealt justice to all comers. Tired of the... See More
Literature & Fiction
The mountain man loved the life and the rigors of the Rockies, facing the challenges that the high country and isolation threw at him, only to arrive home and find everything he had worked for had been taken by savages. With... See More
Westerns
Faced with the eminent loss of the family home, the sons of Oli set out on the 19th century frontier with a plan to get money to satisfy the note. The adventure takes them from war torn Texas, to the badlands in Dakota... See More
Westerns
Determined to fulfill his dream after the death of his brother, Tom comes face to face with the wild forces of the western frontier. Working through the challenges that stand in his way, the young man struggles to survive as... See More
Literature & Fiction
Growing up listening to the stories of their grandfather's adventure, Oli's grandsons dream of leaving Elkader and experience the excitement of the 19th century frontier. Revelations from their grandmother add a dynamic... See More
Literature & Fiction
Life in the mountains had sheltered Beau Levesque from the realization of time passing. The next vista to view, or the satisfaction of overcoming a challenge, had been enough. With age came doubt of what he'd really... See More
Literature & Fiction
Life was good for the young man in front of the La Maison in New Orleans. He ruled the front porch of the saloon and brothel that provided him with access to whiskey, women, and an occasional hand of cards. When the young... See More
Westerns
Hunting and trapping were all Rufus Pike had ever wanted to do. The rewards for a good year provided whiskey, women, and poker. While he handled all three of them poorly, he could always recover from them with the coming... See More
Literature & Fiction
Silk ended the demand for beaver hair felt in top hats. While this may have saved beaver from extinction, it did not save the mountain man. Should Caleb rebuild the ranch, chase the California gold, or go back to the... See More
Westerns
In 1840 the demand for beaver was gone, leaving the mountain men searching for another way to survive. See More
Literature & Fiction
Growing up on the Grand Kankakee Marsh in the 1800s was a life that Tyler Tomas loved. Hunting and fishing with his grandpa filled his days. His best friend Wil would join him in adventures through the nearby forest. It was... See More