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Watkuese is desperate to return across the Rocky Mountains before winter sets in. Time is running out for her to get her adopted daughter back to the familiar surroundings of the Shoshone village before the grief of her parents’ death causes irreparable damage.

I can't believe it! I've really been accepted into the Royal Scouts? For real? It's a dream come true for a farm boy like myself, to gain access to the Portal Halls and be able to explore the worlds beyond. More than that, it means I can finally provide for my family. After all, they're the ones who put their savings on the line so I could get a chance to join this prestigious guild. And if I may be at a disadvantage compared to other recruits, as all I know is how to grow beans, I plan on boosting my skills as soon as possible.

Die Fortsetzung des großen Abenteuers - der junge Erzähler ist noch kein Old Shatterhand, besiegt aber trotzdem den edlen Winnetou im Kampf. Die ursprüngliche Version der Geschichte, die später zum zweiten Band des "Winnetou" wurde und von der Elemente auch Eingang in den ersten Band fanden.

The second novel of the Liaden Universe, Scout's Progress is the story of a young girl who has won a starship, but now must learn to fly if she is to escape her dastardly brother.

So manchem Karl-May-Leser wird die Geschichte vertraut vorkommen und doch wieder nicht. May arbeitete seinen ersten großen Wildwest-Roman (noch vor dem "Schatz im Silbersee" geschrieben) mit deutlichen Veränderungen in den zweiten Teil seines "Winnetou" ein. Die unverfälschte Urfassung galt lange Zeit als verschollen und ist an vielen Stellen logischer und ausführlicher als die endgültige Buchversion.

The Boy Scouts of Woodcraft Camp is the first of Thornton Burgess' Boy Scout books. It features Walter, a scout who has never been to camp. Walter and his fellow scouts experience new adventures. They discover and appreciate people of different backgrounds. As with all Thornton Burgess books, the author promotes good moral lessons for the young reader and listener.

Little Rosanna Horton was a girl of contrasts, living in one of the most beautiful homes in Louisville—a stunning red brick mansion surrounded by a lush garden. Yet, despite her luxurious surroundings, Rosanna felt an emptiness that lingered in her heart. While children joyfully played on the sidewalks outside, she gazed out from behind the high stone wall, feeling isolated and alone. With a pony, a playhouse, and a room filled with treasures, one might think she had it all, but the truth was that Rosanna was profoundly lonely. She had no friends to share her joys or sorrows with, and ...

They slaughtered his family. Killed his young bride. And ever since that tragic day, Nathan Stark has devoted his life to fighting the hostile tribes who massacred those he loved. As a civilian scout for the army, he's served with such famous commanders as Custer and Crook. He's battled against such notorious war chiefs as Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull. Among the fiercest natives of the untamed West, Nathan Stark is a living legend - one that must be destroyed.

Delve into the thrilling life of the legendary Buffalo Bill, as narrated by his own sister. Follow his journey from a humble mule-driver on the vast Kansas plains to a dashing Pony Express rider. Experience his valor as a cavalry scout and Indian fighter, his prowess as a buffalo hunter, and his rise to fame with his renowned Wild West Show. - Summary by Barry Eads

Young Ted Marsh, a courageous newsboy with a fierce sense of justice, dreams of something greater than the hardship of the streets. When a chance encounter with a compassionate rancher and a daring rescue during a tenement fire spark new opportunities, Ted begins a journey of growth, character, and brotherhood as a proud Boy Scout.

Thomas Horn Jr. was an infamous figure in the 19th-century American Old West. Cowboy, soldier, government scout, translator, and gunman, Horn’s storied life has become an important part of western folklore. In 1902, he was convicted for murdering a 14-year-old boy after a run-in during a feud with a cattle rancher. The Life of Tom Horn is his life story in his own words, written from prison before he met his fate at the gallows the following year.

Dive into the riveting life and extraordinary adventures of Wild Bill, the iconic American scout and spy. This podcast provides a candid account of his many daring escapades and narrow escapes. Widely revered as a unique frontier character, Wild Bill was known for his courage, cunning, and honor. His encounters often led to bloodshed, but always in self-defense or in the cause of justice. A necessary figure in the turbulent times of the Far West, Wild Bill was an agent of civilization and an ally of law and order. He skillfully navigated the dangerous world of the desperate, always managing to...

Set in Dodge City, Kansas, in the 1870s, Gunsmoke aired on CBS Radio until June 1961. William Conrad starred as U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon, and he was joined by three other regulars: Howard McNear as "Doc" Charles Adams; Georgia Ellis as Kitty Russell; and Parley Baer as Chester Proudfoot. This episode originally aired on August 20, 1955.

The battle for Texas continues in The Texan Scouts, the action-packed sequel to The Texan Star. Ned Fulton finds himself deep in the struggle for Texan independence, encountering legendary figures and facing the dangers of war. With vivid historical detail and relentless adventure, this novel captures the spirit of the frontier.

Lieutenant Parke Stobo was assigned to take 25 men, a guide, and three days' rations into the mesquites by way of Pete Kempel's ranch. Stobo was also instructed to give the greenhorn Lieutenant Wells a taste of the country. It should have been just a routine detail.

Texas und das Grenzgebiet zu Mexiko sind zu einem gewaltigen Pulverfass geworden. Die texanische Kleinstadt La Grange wird von ehemaligen Sklavenaufsehern und dem Ku-Klux-Klan terrorisiert. Im Grenzgebiet liefern sich wiederum die Stämme der Apachen und Komantschen einen blutigen Konflikt. In diesem gefährlichen Umfeld trifft der alte Scout Old Death auf ein vermeintliches Greenhorn, das sich Charley nennt.

At the farthest Georgia outpost this side of hostile Creek Territory in 1813, Jared Lockridge serves his country as a scout to redeem his father’s botched heritage. If he can help secure peace against Indians allied to the British, he can bring his betrothed to the home he’s building and open his cabinetry shop. Then he comes across a burning cabin and a traumatized woman just widowed by a fatal shot. Lame in one foot, Esther has always known she is secondhand goods, but the gentle carpenter-turned-scout draws her heart with as much skill as he creates furniture from wood.

New Tenderfoot Dale Tompkins joins the Boy Scouts and embarks on exciting adventures around Hillsgrove. This wholesome tale promotes values of leadership, community, and growth.

In this international Boy Scout mystery, Harry and his new British friends decode heliographs, outsmart spies, and uncover secrets that could change the course of a war. Discover hundreds of ad-free audiobooks, soothing sounds for sleep and meditation, and more—unwind and learn at www.adfreebooks.com!