Western Myth

Louis L’Amour Meets Lovecraft Porter Rockwell, wanted for a murder he did not commit, is hiding out in Old California selling whiskey to thirsty forty-niners. When his friends dig up some monstrous bones and a peculiar book and offer to sell it for a helluva price, Porter can’t resist the mystery. But when both his night bartender and the sellers are murdered at his saloon Porter has to find out what the mysterious artifacts are all about. With some Native American legends, Sasquatch, Lovecraftian horror, and murderous bandits thrown in, not even bullets and blades can stop Rockwell ...

Read this for free with your Kindle Unlimited Membership Greece is a colorful country and has always been the target of many tourists looking to have a relaxing time. However, what many people do not seem to know is that Greece also packs a rich history – all lying beneath the beautiful landscapes and beaches. Its history starts thousands of years before the Christian calendar was used – and each moment represents a cultural artifact that enriched more than a single country. Greece went through many wars – big and small. Some were fought because certain conquerors had their eyes on ...

A stunning fantasy inspired by familiar fairy-tales, complete with cursed princesses, thieves-turned-soldiers, and an orphan girl transformed into an immortal, shapeshifting heroine. The Nissera Chronicles start here.... Bristal, a 16-year-old kitchen maid, finds herself in a gritty fairy-tale gone wrong when she discovers she has elicromancer magic in her blood. Elicromancers are an ancient breed of immortal people, but only two remain in Nissera after a bloody civil war. Bristal joins their ranks without knowing that one of them has a dark secret.

"In classical Greece men called rhapsodes memorized and recited “The Iliad” and “The Odyssey.” My own rhapsode is the English actor Dan Stevens, whom fans of “Downton Abbey” will know as Matthew Crawley. He’s been performing the Robert Fitzgerald translation, and no Hellene could...

On 14 May 1804, one Captain Meriwether Lewis and his companion William Clark led a 33-man expedition to the new lands of Louisiana. 8,000 miles and two years later, after rafting up the Missouri and crossing the Rocky Mountains, they reached the far side of the world, the Pacific Ocean.

Explore Captivating African Mythology and Egyptian Gods Two captivating manuscripts in one book: African Mythology: Captivating Myths of Gods, Goddesses, and Legendary Creatures of Africa Egyptian Gods: A Captivating Guide to Atum, Horus, Seth, Isis, Anubis, Ra, Thoth, Sekhmet, Geb, Hathor and Other Gods and Goddesses of Ancient EgyptThe continent of Africa is home to fifty-four countries that together harbor over three thousand cultures, each with their own ways of life and each with their own stories. Some of these stories have their origins in the folk beliefs of people native to their ...

Three bears come home from a bicycling trip through the woods to find a little girl "all nice and cozy and fast asleep" in Baby Bear's bed.

Set in an ancient West African kingdom, The Gay King tells the story of King Adebayo, a revered ruler carrying a secret that could shatter his kingdom. While tradition dictates he marry, his heart is drawn to Kwame, the twin brother of his intended bride. As their forbidden love deepens, Adebayo faces an impossible choice: uphold his duty or risk everything for a love that could transform his kingdom. A timeless romance where love challenges tradition and identity finds its true voice. For readers captivated by the rich history and vibrant cultures of Africa, this tale offers a profound ...

It was early afternoon on October 26, 1881. In the mining town of Tombstone, Arizona, the well-armed lawmen Wyatt, Virgil, and Morgan Earp, along with their friend Doc Holliday, wore long, dark coats as they strode to an alley near the O.K. Corral. Here, the four of them found five cattle rustlers who had threatened them repeatedly. The unarmed Ike Clanton and Billy Claiborne were allowed to leave. The remaining three, Billy Clanton, and Frank and Tom McLaury, were shot dead while Virgil, Morgan, and Doc Holliday were all injured. In the following months, the feud continued. Virgil was ...

The “king of hardcore action” (Brad Thor, New York Times bestselling author) and New York Times and #1 international bestselling author weaves a breathless thriller starring Jack West, Jr. that’s “a clever mix of history, mythology, and geography” (Associated Press). A shadow world...

Unearth the Stories of Where Gods Walked the Earth and Legends Were Born This book is your all-access pass to the stories that forged a civilization. Get ready to witness the dawn of ancient Chinese thought! This curated volume captures the essence of what mattered for thousands of years: family, honor, destiny, and the deep mystery of the natural world. Inside, you'll finally discover: Cosmic Origins: Learn how the Dragon, Phoenix, Turtle, and Fiery Beast literally shaped the mountains and rivers of the world. Epic Romance: The tragic fate of the goddess who fell in love with a mortal, ...

Louis L’Amour Meets Lovecraft A cursed gun brings life drinking power to the west, but you shouldn't sip from a poisoned well. And someone has been graverobbing in Salt Lake and it goes a lot deeper than 6 feet. Orrin Porter Rockwell, infamous marshal is tasked with taking care of business on both counts at the same time. This is gonna be his biggest challenge yet! Necronomicolt 45. is a weird western fantasy in the vein of classic pulp fiction and Louis L’Amour books. If you like frontier justice, larger-than-life characters, and witty humor, then you will LOVE this next installment of...

Myth to Logos: How Greek Philosophy Transformed Human Thought From Storytelling to Reasoning is a clear and accessible guide to one of the most important intellectual revolutions in history. For centuries, ancient peoples relied on mythic stories to explain nature, morality, and the structure of the cosmos. Then, in a remarkable cultural shift, Greek thinkers began asking new questions. What if the world followed natural principles. What if reason could uncover truth. What if human inquiry could move beyond tradition toward deeper understanding. This book traces that transformative journey ...

While the Western was dying a slow death across the cultural landscape, it was blazing back to life as a video game in the early twenty-first century. Rockstar Games' Red Dead franchise, beginning with Red Dead Revolver in 2004, has grown into one of the most critically acclaimed video game franchises of the twenty-first century. Red Dead Redemption: History, Myth, and Violence in the Video Game West offers a critical, interdisciplinary look at this cultural phenomenon at the intersection of game studies and American history.

Mythology, Symbolism, and Meaning: Interpreting Myths, Archetypes, and Symbolic Systems Across Cultures and Eras BOOK 3: Mythology of Asia, Africa, and the Americas: Symbols, Spirits, and Sacred Stories Beyond the Classical World explores the rich and powerful myth traditions that developed far beyond Greece and Rome. This book offers a clear, accessible guide to how cultures across Asia, Africa, and the Americas used myth to explain creation, structure society, understand nature, and find meaning in life and death. Written for curious readers with no prior background, it presents mythology...

Charlotte has always longed to be accepted by her older sisters. She would gladly exchange her vaunted beauty for their friendship. But they ask a far higher price. Pushed into marriage with a stranger, Charlotte is left betrayed and alone. All she knows of her new husband is that he has secrets—and that her heart beats a little faster whenever he calls her Lottie.

Three clever soliders devise a plan to get food and lodging from the selfish inhabitants of a French village during the time of Napoleon.

"The entire cowboy-outlaw era, which reached its climax in 1897 and ended around 1905, comes vividly alive in this kaleidoscopic work ... countless other instances of robbing, stealing and retribution, are woven splendidly into this rousing saga of the closing years of the outlaw epoch of the...

James Marshall retells the familiar tale in which one of three pigs survives a wolf's attacks by using his head.

Jack West, Jr. is thrust into a deadly ancient tournament of survival in an explosive thriller adventure where the fate of the world hangs in the balance—from internationally bestselling author Matthew Reilly. Jack West, Jr. and his family are living peacefully on their remote farm when their...