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Published in 2000 to critical acclaim, The American West: A New Interpretive History quickly became the standard in college history courses. Now Robert V. Hine and John Mack Faragher offer a concise edition of their classic, freshly updated. Lauded for their lively and elegant writing, the authors provide a grand survey of the colorful history of the American West, from the first contacts between Native Americans and Europeans to the beginning of the 21st century.

The frontiersmen were a remarkable breed of men. They were often rough and illiterate, sometimes brutal and vicious, often seeking an escape in the wilderness of mid-America from crimes committed back east. In the beautiful but deadly country which would one day come to be known as West Virginia, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois, more often than not they left their bones to bleach beside forest paths or on the banks of the Ohio River.

In the distant future most of the human race has fled a ravaged Earth to find new life on other planets. For those who stayed a lawless society remains. Technology has been renounced, and saints and sinners, lawmakers and sheriffs, travelers and gunslingers, abound. What passes for justice is presided over by the High Sheriff, and carried out by his cruel and ruthless Deputy.

The frontier is under greater threat than ever before. To save his people, Yager must risk everything in order to win one final and decisive victory. Baron Yager of Elkwood Valley seeks out the reclusive Elves of Aeltharion with a warning of betrayal, stolen immortality, and a war that will consume not just their lands but the realm. To unite Elves, Dwarves, and frontier folk, he must prove he is not another would-be tyrant—but the leader they are willing to follow into the final battle.

Frontier opens with the story of Liujin, a young woman heading out on her own to create her own life in Pebble Town, a somewhat surreal place at the base of Snow Mountain where wolves roam the streets and certain enlightened individuals can see and enter a paradisaical garden. Exploring life in this city (or in the frontier) through the viewpoint of a dozen different characters, some simple, some profound, Can Xue's latest novel attempts to unify the grand opposites of life

Though several historians had published works on America's westward expansion prior, Paxson's Pulitzer Prize winning study was groundbreaking in its complete and unified presentation. Beginning with a survey of the frontier at the end of the French and Indian War and proceeding to follow the frontier westward until the close of the period of settlement in about 1890, Paxson's cross-sectional method carries the narrative in a wide windrow of detail, serving as a detailed and scholarly synthesis of the fragmentary work of previous historians.

In 1865, the frontier was a dark and foreboding place. For settlers and pioneers, there was danger at every turn. It took a special breed to tame this land and face the threats that lurked just outside the firelight. To help with this task, the US Marshals dispatched Declan Caine and his Nightmare Hunters to hunt the most hazardous creatures that stalked the land. Creatures that most people refuse to believe exist. A series of grizzly deaths near the small settlement of Fair Grove come to the attention of the Marshals. Declan soon learns that more of the strange Oolonga-Doglalla creatures ...

Historical Adventure Novel A thriller adventure book set in Seattle and the Alaskan wilderness during the early 20th century. Prepare for an exhilarating ride into the treacherous edge of humanity and nature’s sweeping wilds. Follow Ned Cornet on this gripping journey, as he transforms from a reckless son of wealth into a hardened survivor in the unforgiving Alaskan territories. Ned Cornet's life of indulgence crashes down after a near-fatal car accident. In a final attempt to reform him, his father, Godfrey Cornet, proposes an adventurous fur-trading expedition in the Alaskan wilderness....

A lovely collection of 7 Mail Order Bride favorites by best-selling author Susannah Calloway. Hundreds of pages of love! Alongside these brave women and valiant men, you can experience life in the Wild West. Enjoy their hardships and victories as they build new lives and discover true love. Here is what you get: Her Chosen Groom The Bride and the Café Owner The Bride Who Was Rescued Ellie’s Surprise Trying Again The Captured Bride The Fiancée Finds a New Groom Grab this collection Now and Enjoy seven Happily-Ever-After’s!

Saddle up for a wild ride with The Old West: A History of the American Frontier by Oscar Johnson. Oscar Johnson brings the past to life in a way that feels more like a fireside tale told by someone who smells faintly of a horse. This audiobook gives you everything you need to understand The Old West, without needing to be chased by bandits to appreciate it. This isn't the sort of history book that puts you to sleep after page three. There are no droning lectures or endless dates to memorise.

Deep in the wild heart of Wyoming’s Absaroka Mountains, a hunting expedition becomes a nightmare beyond imagination. When two members of their party are brutally killed and others left clinging to life, veteran guide Patrick Akiba is forced to confront a horror he never believed could exist: an attack by a savage group of creatures resembling the legendary Bigfoot. With local authorities dismissing his story as fantasy, Patrick turns to the one person who might believe him—his old friend, Kerry “Pocket Doc” Davis. Together with the formidable Declan Caine and the resourceful Jed ...

A classic western novel from Frank Wheeler with non-stop epic adventure and a blend of western romance Five years ago Tobias “TJ” Jackman shot a corrupt marshal in self-defense. He served five years for it, and now that he’s out, he’s never going back. Once, he was a blacksmith. Now, he’s a man trying to stay ahead of his own mistakes. When he rides into San Carvo, all he wants is a fresh start and honest work. Instead, he finds Alyssa Welch. She’s sharp-minded, stubborn, and running a freight yard on the edge of ruin. Alyssa hires him out of desperation, not trust. He stays for...

The land of innocence and bounty was exploding in violence... At the dawn of the 18th century, while the French and English are locked in a battle for the northeast territory, the ancient Indian tribes begin a savage brother-against-brother conflict—forced to take sides in the white man’s war—pushed into an era of great heroism and greater loss. In the tradition of James Fenimore Cooper’s The Last of the Mohicans, and the later adventure exploits of Daniel Boone and Jim Bowie, the First Frontier Series is a stunningly realistic adventure saga set on America’s earliest battleground...

A historical fiction book set in the American West during the mid-19th century. "Death and Dust: The Oregon Trail" invites readers on an unforgettable journey through the rugged landscapes of the 1840s, following a courageous band of pioneers as they chase dreams of fertile land and a brighter future. Led by the steadfast Jesse Wingate, this tale is not just about the struggle against nature, but also the fierce competition and intricate romances that unfold along the dangerous path of the Oregon Trail. The story begins in 1848, as the Wingate family, along with other settlers, gathers at a...

Caroline Thornton has spent her life under the control of her ruthless uncle after her parents' death. When she learns he plans to marry her off to a man she despises, Caroline knows she must escape before it’s too late. But when she encounters a man who stirs something in her heart, she wonders if freedom is worth risking the connection she never expected to find. Jasper Hartley has always protected his sister, Sylvia. When she vanishes after starting a job at the Iron Summit Railroad, he sets out to find her, desperate for answers. Meeting the woman who helps him along the way makes him...

The American West was never just a man’s world. In The Forgotten Frontier, bestselling author Richard Fleischman uncovers the extraordinary lives of women who braved the harsh realities of the 19th-century American frontier. Through vivid, deeply researched storytelling, this powerful volume gives voice to the women who crossed mountains, deserts, and boundaries—both physical and social. From midwives who delivered babies on dirt floors to widows who defended their homes with rifles in hand, these women lived at the intersection of grit, grief, resilience, and resolve. Some followed ...

David has to overcome many trials before he can call the fair elven maiden Celeste his own. There will be moonlit walks, deep conversations, and a bake-off, during which Celeste’s stuffy uncle and David’s…vibrant grandparents will need to get along.

Yager's an exceptional soldier in a kingdom that just achieved peace. Downsizing hits the entire army, but there's word on the frontier for those bold enough to adventure. He plans for a quiet life outside of kingdom lands, earning enough to keep himself fed and happy. Turns out, the frontier is filled with dangers, a threatening invasion, and a whole lot of battle. Thankfully, Yager is not alone, finding a powerful mage to aid him and lost lover to help make his new home welcoming. Together, they'll build, battle, and uncover some of the mysteries that beset a Frontier Lord.

Yager traded the life of a soldier for a barony on the edge of civilization—and the frontier is testing him once again. Spring comes to the Elkwood Valley with increased opportunities as well as more dangers. As his holdfast rises from raw timber and stone, Baron Yager must defend his lands from the likes of direwolves, assassins, and traitors – to name a few. As he builds his baronial stronghold he must also continue to master the ancient Dwarven magic flowing through his veins. Every step forward seems to bring new threats…and higher stakes.

David always was an outdoorsman and an explorer. But when Earth merged with the magical world of Tannoris, it suddenly became too dangerous for anyone without a Class to leave the cities. A shame, too, because with elves, foxkin, catkin, and many other magical beings abound, there is plenty for him to experience!