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Take a rollicking ride through the Wild, Wild West with the original cowboy, Pecos Bill. Raised by coyotes to brave the great frontier, Pecos rides his wild mustang Widow-Maker and invents the first rough-and-tumble cattle drive. Then he mounts a runaway cyclone like a buckin' bronco to create the Great Salt Lake.

This superb collection of larger-than-life folk heroes aptly represents America’s robust early days, perfectly capturing the vitality of the men and women who carved a new country out of the North American wilderness. Author Mary Pope Osborne supplies a fascinating introduction to each tale and then gives her own original twist to the telling of it. Scott Snivley takes the listener on a wild ride from sea to shining sea in this classic collection, which includes Davy Crocket, Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind, Johnny Appleseed, Stormalong, Mose, Febold Feboldson, Pecos Bill, John Henry, and Paul Bunyan.

Ever hear of a feller named Pecos Bill? They say he fell off his family's covered wagon and was raised by wolves! But did you know that Pecos Bill once tamed a colossal cyclone from rippin' up the West? Kick off yer boots and listen to this fascinatin' tale of Pecos Bill.

He killed before he could shoot, kissed before he could love, won before he could lose. He was too green to live, too lucky to die. He was a natural, born to be a legend. Apache Moon. Everyone in town says Braddock is innocent. Two men are dead at the Bar-T Ranch - a clear case of self-defense. But an angry Army officer has personal reasons for pressing charges and Braddock is on the run, headed for Mexico with marriage on his mind and high-spirited Phyllis at his side. Between Mexico and freedom lays treacherous Apache land. For Braddock, it becomes a haven - a place to discover a priceless piece of his heritage.

If you’re lookin’ for stories that’ll make your heart race, your hair stand on end, and your boots get a little dirtier, then you’ve come to the right place. I’ve spent my fair share of time wrangling beasts, battling ghosts, and standing toe-to-toe with things that go bump in the Alaskan night. Now, Pardner, I’ve decided it’s time to share a few of those wild tales with y’all. I’ve wrangled them into a book called Pecos Bill Presents Peculiar Panhandles, and let me tell ya, it’s got more legends and creatures than you can shake a rattlesnake at. You ever heard of the ...

Relates some of the legends of Pecos Bill, a cowboy who was raised by wild animals, once roped a whole herd of cattle at once, and invented Texas chili.

Welcome to the wild and untamed heart of the Nebraska Panhandle, where myth meets reality and Pecos Bill takes the reins of some of the most peculiar, spine-tingling, and downright funny adventures this side of the Mississippi. In Pecos Bill Presents Peculiar Panhandles: Nebraska Tales, legendary cowboy Pecos Bill himself narrates a collection of wild stories, filled with humor, danger, and a cast of unusual characters, both human and otherwise. Join Pecos Bill as he faces off against the Alkali Lake Monster, outsmarts UFOs and aliens in the Nebraska National Forest, encounters Iktomi, the ...

Step into the wild and wonderful world of West Virginia like never before, with none other than Pecos Bill as your guide! From the haunted hills of Harpers Ferry to the mystical legends of Moundsville, this book is packed tighter than a coal miner’s lunchbox with stories to tickle your funny bone, tingle your spine, and tug at your heartstrings. With Pecos Bill’s tall-tale charm and a knack for turning the ordinary into the extraordinary, these stories bring West Virginia’s panhandles to life in ways you’ve never imagined. Each chapter is infused with humor, heart, and a healthy ...

Step into the wild heart of the Idaho Panhandle with Pecos Bill, the larger-than-life cowboy who’s seen it all and lived to tell the tales! From the deepest rivers to the highest mountains, Pecos Bill’s adventures will leave you laughing, on the edge of your seat, and wondering just how much of the wild world is still out there waiting to be discovered. In this collection of tall tales, Pecos Bill faces off with mythical creatures, supernatural forces, and legends that refuse to stay buried—and he does it all with his signature wit, humor, and unshakable courage. Whether it’s a ...

In a twist of fate, Slash and Pecos are riding hard for the law, dispensing justice as they see fit, and determined to watch their final sunset as heroes...not outlaws.

FLORIDA'S WILDEST LEGENDS MEET TALL TALE HUMOR Ever heard of Two-Toed Tom, the legendary gator that terrorized the Panhandle? The Phantom Ship of Pensacola Bay? The terrifying Windigo Spirit lurking in the swamps? Join legendary cowboy Pecos Bill as he wrangles the wildest cryptids, ghosts, and supernatural legends hiding in the swamps, forests, and bayous of the Florida Panhandle! This rollicking collection of tall tales blends: Florida folklore and regional history Cryptozoology and paranormal encounters Native American mythology (Seminole wisdom tales) Tall tale humor and heart-pounding ...

On orders from a shadowy criminal organization, armed jailers make the rules for their captives, enforcing them with unflinching violence. Beatrice has always been a "nice girl," but that won't save her now. Nobody helped her when she lost her job, her car, and her home, and nobody's coming to give back her freedom. The only person she can rely on is herself. And now, several child hostages are relying on her too.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In “the most important novel Jodi Picoult has ever written” (The Washington Post), the acclaimed author tackles race, privilege, prejudice, justice, and compassion—and doesn’t offer easy answers. “A gripping courtroom drama . . . Given the current...

On the dodge south of the border, Duane Braddock lands in a luxurious Mexican hacienda, where he befriends a powerful nobleman’s lonely wife. It’s only a matter of time before hot lead starts flying, especially when American bounty hunters are closing in on the Pecos Kid, Apache have been seen in the vicinity, and his former great love, Miss Vanessa Fontaine, is hot on his trail. But Duane Braddock is 18 years old, and thinks he can handle anything. His problem is that Lady Luck might not agree.

CONNECTICUT'S WILDEST LEGENDS MEET TALL TALE HUMOR Ever heard of the Pukwudgie? The Wampus Cat? Ghostly soldiers from the Revolutionary War still wandering Connecticut's battlefields? Join legendary cowboy Pecos Bill as he rides through the eerie woods, haunted battlefields, and mysterious towns of the Connecticut Panhandle! From ghostly soldiers of the Revolutionary War to mischievous cryptids like the Pukwudgie and Wampus Cat, Pecos Bill faces down the supernatural forces that linger in the shadows of the land. PERFECT FOR AGES 10+ These stories are ideal for middle grade readers, teens, ...

Here are two hilarious Jamaican folktales about the original story spinner himself, both read by Denzel Washington. Anansi the spider is teeny-teeny, but his boasts are as tall as tales get. In the first story, Anansi takes Tiger's challenge and outwits the prideful snake to win possession of all the stories in the jungle. In the second story, Anansi devises a scheme to appear important at his mother-in-law's funeral but gets caught in his own lies and winds up as bald as a mango.

Big as a mountain and stronger than a grizzly bear, Paul Bunyan was the greatest lumberjack ever to swagger through the North American forests. All the larger-than-life characters in Paul's supporting cast are here, including Babe the Blue Ox, eating her ton of grain a day, and Hotbiscuit Sally, with her acre-and-a-half griddle. The outrageous adventures of this quintessential American hero represent the very best in the proud tradition of American storytelling.

TEXAS AND OKLAHOMA'S WILDEST LEGENDS MEET TALL TALE HUMOR Pull up a stump, grab a tin of beans, and let ol' Pecos Bill spin ya a yarn or twenty about the wildest, weirdest, and downright wackiest tales this side of the Red River! Ever heard about ghost trains and phantom herds? Or maybe the witches of Black Mesa and the Wolf Man of No Man's Land? PERFECT FOR AGES 10+ These stories are ideal for middle grade readers, teens, folklore enthusiasts, and anyone who enjoys a humorous and heartfelt adventure! From the haunted hollers of the Texas Panhandle to the untamed no-man's-land of Oklahoma, ...

Johnny Fristo and Speck Quitman, young, hardworking cowboys from Fort Concho, Texas, have worked six months - at $20 a month - on the Devil's River. Their boss, a hawk-faced cow trader named Larramore, reneges on the money he owes the boys, sneaks out of the cow camp, and heads for San Angelo. Fristo is tall and thin, his mind a hundred miles away; Quitman is short, bandy legged, and "bedazzled by the flash of cards and the slosh of whiskey".

Get ready to join the legendary Pecos Bill as he rides through the wild, mysterious, and eerie landscapes of the Maryland Panhandle! From ghostly trains to cryptid encounters, Pecos Bill tackles the region’s most bizarre and spine-tingling tales with his signature humor, courage, and wit. In this collection of tall tales, Pecos Bill dives headfirst into the folklore of the region, confronting legendary creatures like the Savage River Monster, the Dewayo, and the Wendigo. Along the way, he navigates the eerie Phantom Train, solves the mystery of the Veiled Lady, and laughs in the face of ...