Author: Rick Steber Publisher: Bonanza Publishing ISBN: Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 24
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A COWBOY AND THE LOVE OF HIS LIFE Herman Vowell grew up on an Oregon homestead dreaming of being a cowboy. He was barely 21 when he became buckaroo boss of the Pitchfork Ranch, one of the biggest spreads in the West. He felt his life was complete and then he met Betty Torrens, a city girl from California. They fell in love and married during the darkest days of World War II. They settled on a sprawling ranch in the heart of the Devils Garden and worked together calving a thousand head of cows, putting up meadow hay with horse-drawn equipment, chasing wild mustangs. When tragedy, and the outside world, encroached on their remote ranch, they stood side by side and fought to retain their vanishing way of life. Rick Steber, one of the Wests most popular authors, tells Herman and Betty's story with words that will capture your heart with their tenderness. BUCKAROO HEART is a true western classic, a story of love so powerful and pure and strong, it is everlasting.
Author: Rick Steber Publisher: Bonanza Publishing ISBN: 0945134436 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 144
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The True Story of One Man's Incredible Journey. Dave Franke might have been content to lead the life of a simple cowboy. But he believed in the American Dream, started a construction company and rode the crest of a building boom to the pinnacle of success. When the Great Recession hit and interest rates topped 24%, he lost it all. He drowned his failures with alcohol. Then one day, out on the broad sweep of the desert, God and Satan had a fistfight over his alcoholic soul. This is powerful story of profit and loss, of weakness and strength: a story of love, forgiveness, deliverance and redemption.
Author: Rachael Scdoris Publisher: St. Martin's Press ISBN: 1429908688 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 292
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The inspirational first person story of a young dog sled racer who had to overcome incredible odds to compete: she is legally blind For more than eleven years, twenty-one-year-old Rachael Scdoris has been guiding teams of sled dogs across jagged mountain ranges, frozen rivers, dense forests, and desolate tundra at speeds exceeding twenty mph. Not only is Rachael the youngest athlete to ever complete a 500-mile sled dog race mile, but she is also legally blind and has been since birth. Though she faced resistance from race organizers, Rachael finally achieved her goal of competing, with the aid of a visual interpreter, in the 2005 Iditarod Trail International Sled Dog Race across the wilds of Alaska. No End in Sight is a story full of heartache and hope, challenge and courage-- and ultimately the triumph of dreaming big and working to make those dreams come true.
Author: Wayne D. Overholser Publisher: Speaking Volumes ISBN: 1628154225 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 220
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Hell on high red wheels! Cotton Drennan had packed a good many smoky years into a short span of time. For him, death lurked in shadowy alleys, and he watched them carefully always. He owed his life to that care—and to a fast and accurate gun. The Broken Ring Ranch was the biggest on the range and getting bigger—with the help of a gun-heavy crew. And nobody but Cotton Drennan seemed to give a damn about the injustice of Broken Ring's big grab. Cotton had been through range wars before, but never with the odds quite so great against him—never with so few on his side. BUCKAROO'S CODE All He Asked Was An Even Draw Three-time Winner of the Spur Award Wayne D. Overholser
Author: Mark Twain Publisher: Good Press ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 12836
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The 'WILD WEST Boxed Set: 150+ Western Classics in One Volume' is an expansive anthology that brings together a diverse array of literature encapsulating the essence and mythos of the American West. This collection spans a broad range of literary styles, from the gritty realism of frontier life to romanticized tales of adventure and conflict, offering readers an unparalleled exploration of the genre. Within its pages, iconic narratives coalesce with lesser-known gems, providing a rich tapestry of the cultural, moral, and existential themes that have shaped the American identity. The inclusion of seminal works by this esteemed cohort highlights the anthology's significance as an encompassing repository of Western literary tradition. The contributing authors and editors of this anthology are titans of American literature and art, each bringing their unique perspective and voice to the theme of the Western frontier. From Twain's keen wit to London's raw depiction of nature and human endurance, the collection is a cross-section of American literary greatness. These authors collectively represent a wide array of historical, cultural, and literary movements, from the romanticism of the early 19th century to the realism and naturalism that followed. Their contributions illuminate the complexities of frontier life, reflecting both the brutality and the beauty of the Wild West, thereby enriching readers understanding of this pivotal era in American history. This anthology is a must-read for anyone with an interest in American literature, history, or culture. It offers readers a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the variegated narratives that have shaped the mythos of the American West. Through its comprehensive scope and the multitude of voices it encompasses, the collection succeeds in fostering a dialogue between different epochs, perspectives, and literary styles. For scholars, enthusiasts, and casual readers alike, this boxed set is an invaluable resource for understanding the evolution of Western literature and its enduring influence on the American imagination.
Author: B. M. Bower Publisher: e-artnow ISBN: 802687644X Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 290
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Billy Louise has given up her childhood play and her schooling in order to run the ranch near the Wolverine River after her father dies in an accident. One winter she takes Ward, a young cowboy with mysterious past, to her ranch to work as hired man. After Ward shares his secret with Billy, strange events start to occur. Bertha Muzzy Bower (1871-1940) was an American author who wrote novels and short stories about the American Old West. She is best known for her first novel "Chip of the Flying U” about Flying U Ranch and the "Happy Family" of cowboys who lived there. The novel rocketed Bower to fame, and she wrote an entire series of novels set at the Flying U Ranch. Several of Bower's novels were turned into films.
Author: Rick Steber Publisher: Bonanza Publishing ISBN: Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 166
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At the 1911 Pendleton Round-Up, the Saddle Bronc Championship of the Northewst came down to three men of different colors - Jackson Sundown, a Nez Perce Indian, John Spain, a white man from pioneering stock, and George Fletcher, an African American. Red. White. Black. What happened that September day in 1911 - the judges decision and the reaction of the crowd in the aftermath - forever changed our historyc, and the way the sport of rodeo, and the emerging West, was to look at itself. This edition includes over 70 black and white historical photographs.
Author: Rick Steber Publisher: Bonanza Publishing ISBN: Category : True Crime Languages : en Pages : 151
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This true contemporary story reads like pages ripped from a dime novel. All-Around rodeo cowboy, Mac Griffith, is gunned down after a barroom brawl. The shooter is arrested and charged with murder. At the ensuing trial, a cast of truly colorful western characters parade to the witness stand. It is their testimony—what they have to say and what they are not allowed to say—that leads the jury to make its ultimate decision. After a half-century this case is revisited, and this time those involved in the shooting tell all the graphic details of what happened, why it happened and what has played out in the aftermath. And you, the reader, have the opportunity, and perhaps the responsibility and obligation, to examine the testimony and facts of the case and come to a decision on whether a guilty man was allowed to walk free, or was the man who pulled the trigger acting within his constitutional rights when he stood his ground and took the life of another man. The final decision will be up to you, the 13th juror.
Author: Rick Steber
Author: Rick Steber
Author: B. M. Bower
Author: Rachael Scdoris
Author: Wayne D. Overholser
Author: B. Bower
Author: Mark Twain
Author: B. M. Bower
Author: Rick Steber
Author: Rick Steber