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One of the most famous pioneers in United States history, Daniel Boone (1734 - 1820) spent most of his life exploring and settling the American frontier. He was instrumental in finding and improving the first wilderness trails between the Carolinas and the west, allowing for the settlement of Kentucky. Later in his life, Boone moved his family west again, leading hundreds of settlers to new homes in Missouri.

Listen to Arizona Nights with a movie-style soundtrack and amplify your audiobook experience. A series of stories loosely connected by the narrative device of different speakers swapping yarns around the campfire at the end of each trail-riding day. A series of spirited tales emphasizing some phase of the life of the ranch, plains, and desert, and all, taken together, forming a single sharply-cut picture of life in the far Southwest.

In the northern outreaches of the Canadian wilderness, it was understood that the Hudson Bay Company governed all trading, and one factor named Galen Albret took his position seriously. Free traders, or those who dared try to do their trading outside of the Company, found themselves having to face Galen Albret and his methods of dealing with them. One or two offenses he might tolerate, but for those who repeatedly refuse to acknowledge his warning out, he would send them on “La Longue Traverse” through the wilderness without supplies, and from which they seldom returned.Ned Trent was one ...

Step into the captivating world of the American West with Arizona Nights, a mesmerizing collection of stories shared by those who lived them. Join storyteller Adam E. Maroney as he weaves together unforgettable narratives that bring the spirit of the frontier to life.

In the heart of the California Gold Rush of 1849, four friends embark on a daring adventure to strike it rich. Their journey takes them from the bustling streets of San Francisco to the wild terrains of the gold fields, crossing the treacherous isthmus of Panama along the way. As they search for fortune, they face fierce challenges: hostile encounters with Native Americans, run-ins with desperate outlaws, and the unforgiving forces of nature. Each twist and turn reveals not just the perils of their quest but also the strength of their friendship and the resilience of the human spirit. Will ...

Conjuror’s House: A Romance of the Free Forest is a thrilling adventure set in the Canadian wilderness. At a remote Hudson Bay trading post, Ned Trent challenges the iron rule of the ruthless factor Galen Albret—while falling in love with his daughter. A story of defiance, survival, and romance.

Thirteen short stories by a popular writer of the early 20th century White's books were popular at a time when America was losing its vanishing wilderness. He was a keen observer of the beauties of nature and human nature, yet could render them in a plain-spoken style. Based on his own experience, whether writing camping journals or Westerns, he included pithy and fun details about cabin-building, canoeing, logging, gold-hunting, and guns and fishing and hunting. He also interviewed people who had been involved in the fur trade, the California gold rush and other pioneers which provided him ...

In the northern outreaches of the Canadian wilderness, it was understood that the Hudson Bay Company governed all trading, and one factor named Galen Albret took his position seriously. Free traders, or those who dared try to do their trading outside of the Company, found themselves having to face Galen Albret and his methods of dealing with them. One or two offenses he might tolerate, but for those who repeatedly refuse to acknowledge his warning out, he would send them on “La Longue Traverse” through the wilderness without supplies, and from which they seldom returned.

Stewart Edward White was a popular and respected novelist who set his stories on the western frontier and in the wilderness. For his novels he interviewed numerous veterans of the gold rush and the fur trade, as well as many western pioneers. His westerns breathed authenticity due to the myriad details of daily frontier life that he spiced them with. In his nonprofessional life White was a dedicated outdoorsman and nature-lover, enjoying long hunting, camping, and fishing expeditions. In this practical guide for hitting the trail, White draws from his personal experience as well as knowledge ...

This suspenseful and adventurous story by Stewart Edward White is set in North Canada. It centers around the "long journey", which is an euphemism for an implied order to kill a person who has become a liability to the company; in practice, this meant sending out the offender alone and with almost no provisions on a long trek in the wilderness, to face almost certain death. But the Hudson Bay Trading Company did not count on young and handsome offender Ned Trent to be so resourceful and resilient!

Arizona Nights is a collection of tales from the American West as told by those who took part in them.

This suspenseful and adventurous story is set in North Canada. It centers around The Long Journey, which is an euphemism for an indirect order to kill a person who has become a liability to the company, in practice this meant sending out the offender alone and with almost no provisions on a long trek in the wilderness, to face an almost certain death. But the Hudson Bay trading company did not count on young and handsome offender Ned Trent being so resourceful and resilient!

As compatriots gather in the Arizona flatlands one shares a story of how he successfully defended a mining claim, although it was entirely by accident. Glenn Hascall affects an old timey storyteller voice to bring this classic story to life.

Stewart Edward White, a celebrated novelist known for his authentic portrayals of the western frontier and wilderness, brings his extensive research and firsthand experiences to life in this practical guide for outdoor enthusiasts. Drawing from fascinating interviews with gold rush veterans and pioneers, Whites narratives are infused with rich details of daily frontier life. A passionate outdoorsman himself, he shares invaluable insights from his hunting, camping, and fishing adventures, along with timeless wisdom gleaned from trail guides around campfires. This guide is not just a manual for ...

Join four adventurous friends as they embark on a thrilling quest to strike it rich during the California Gold Rush of 1849. Journey with them as they navigate their way across the isthmus of Panama to the bustling streets of San Francisco. Along the way, they face hostile Native Americans, encounter dangerous desperadoes, and endure the wrath of nature itself. Will fortune favor them, or will their dreams of gold turn to dust? Tune in to discover their fate in this captivating tale of ambition and adventure. (Summary by Richard Kilmer)

What began as a mere annoyance - random electrical glitches in the Atlas building that seemed to resolve themselves, soon escalated into a series of bizarre and inexplicable occurrences. It falls on the shoulders of the brilliant scientist, Percy Darrow, to unravel the mystery behind these strange events. As the world around him becomes increasingly peculiar and perilous, Percy must discover not just the who and the how, but potentially the why, behind these enigmatic happenings.

The Blazed Trail is a rugged adventure novel set in Michigan’s northern wilderness. It follows Harry Thorpe, a newcomer to the lumber industry, as he battles corruption, harsh conditions, and personal struggles to become a successful lumberman. A compelling mix of survival, ambition, and romance.