Armed with only a Colt rifle, a Bowie knife, and courage as big as the West, Ted Chisholm, the bold, half-breed son of Indian scout Jesse Chsiholm, leaves New Orleans with a price on his head. His on
Through a thousand miles of dust, fists, and guns, they found the courage to keep on driving.The only riches Texans had left after the Civil War were five million maverick longhorns and the brains, b
An introductory history of the Oregon Trail and its significance in opening the west to settlers, including information on the people who opened the Trail, their reasons for going west, modes of trans
Through a thousand miles of dust, fists, and guns, they found the courage to keep on driving.The only riches Texans had left after the Civil War were five million maverick longhorns and the brains, br
For a brave band of Texas pioneers, new enemies awaited on the thundering trail. But old enemies were the deadliest of all.The only riches Texans had left after the Civil War were five millionmaverick
Originally published in 1930 and now considered the standard work on the subject, this lively history is now available only from the University of New Mexico Press."A vivacious and accurate c
Drake the duck embarks on a curious adventure until his inquisitive nature and search for fun lead to the muckiest adventure. Can Drake's sense of direction lead him home, will anyone notice? Or will
Dr Henry Disney's Regaining Life's Winding Tail is, in the author's own words, a rambling set of anecdotes and poetic reflections on (his) unusual life'. He begins life as a shy child relishing in nat
A struggling cottonwood sapling becomes a landmark to travelers, a peace-medicine tree, and after its death in 1834, a yoke which is used on the trail to Santa Fe.
Commissioned by the Chinese to map a road through one of the most inhospitable regions in the world, Hedin set out on a journey that saw him become entangled in a bloody war for independence that was
The American historian Francis Parkman (1823–93) published extensively on colonial North America, focusing particularly on the territorial rivalry between France and England. This famous travel diary was written early in his career and originally published in instalments in Knickerbocker's Magazine (1847–9) before appearing in book form in 1849. It enjoyed great popularity, and the 1878 sixth edition, reissued here, was fully revised by the author. The book describes Parkman's two-month journey in summer 1846 along the eastern part of the heavily-used emigrant route, from St Louis to the Rockies and back via Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming and Kansas. It focuses particularly on a three-week hunting expedition during which Parkman lived with the Oglala Sioux. Parkman's elegant style and colourful descriptions read like an adventure novel, but the book is also a witness to the prejudices of its time about nationality and race, particularly with regard to Native Americans.
Oxford historian and TV personality Daniel Kind and his new lover, Miranda, both want to escape to a new life. On impulse they buy Tarn Cottage in Brackdale, an idyllic valley in the Lake District tha
A unique offering in the practice of books on writing. It takes its inspiration from the Rockies, but the lessons are applicable anywhere. A journey on foot into the wild is called a hike, backpack,
Melora Hudson punched in her alarm code to turn the security system off, then tossed her keys on the kitchen counter. All she wanted to do was sink into a chair and drink a cup of hot tea after her ex
On April 28, 1846, Francis Parkman left Saint Louis on his first expedition west. The Oregon Trail documents his adventures in the wilderness, sheds light on America's westward expansion, and celebrat
Masquerading as simple cowpunchers on a widow's ranch to hide from the law, Lin and Chancy Bryce are struggling to put their past behind them, only to become caught in the middle of a vicious range wa
Billy and Blaze Are Lost Billy and his pony Blaze love to explore the forest. So one day they set out on an old woodland road that is new to them. They have a wonderful ride, but their adventures soo
On the brink of retirement, Doc Blaine, signing a big contract with a cattle buyer up in Kansas, must contend with a band of maruading brothers out for his blood, while dealing with his two sons who h
Are you ready? Place your finger on ’start’ and then follow the trail with the tip of your finger. You have to turn the pages and find the matching shapes in order to follow the right trail and get to
