Western Survival

In this true story of adventure, author Jack Nisbet recreates the life and times of David Thompson—fur trader, explorer, surveyor, and mapmaker. From 1784 to 1812, Thompson explored western North America, and his field journals provide the earliest written accounts of the natural history and indigenous cultures of the what is now British Columbia, Alberta, Montana, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon. Thompson was the first person to chart the entire route of the Columbia river, and his wilderness expeditions have become the stuff of legend.

The dream chooses the dreamer, not the other way around - and Lazlo Strange, war orphan and junior librarian, has always feared that his dream chose poorly. Since he was five years old he's been obsessed with the mythic lost city of Weep, but it would take someone bolder than he to cross half the world in search of it. Then a stunning opportunity presents itself in the person of a hero called the Godslayer and a band of legendary warriors, and he has to seize his chance or lose his dream forever.

A historical romance book set in the American West during the mid-19th century. "Western Gold" follows the adventures of Nat Raines, a rugged hunter, and Carla May Rangel, a young girl traveling to Pike's Peak with her family in search of gold. Set against the harsh, untamed landscapes of the American West during the mid-19th century, this historical romance explores themes of survival, love, and redemption. The novel opens with Nat Raines encountering a struggling emigrant family on their way to Pike’s Peak. Among them is Carla May, a resilient young girl whose beauty and spirit catch ...

Don't Look Back is a sweet, clean Victorian story. Hannah Dawes loves to paint. She dreams of being a great artist. Her sand sculptures and paintings win her acclaim in her local community of New Beach, New Jersey, but when circumstances take her away from the Jersey shore, she must learn to love the sprawling vistas of High Bend, Colorado. Strangers in a strange land, Hannah and her family travel across the country to live with Hannah's Uncle James, a bachelor rancher whom Hannah has never met. Life on the ranch is hard, and Hannah misses her old home, that is until she starts to pain the ...

In a drought-stricken Texas, Clary Voss is fighting to keep her family's horse farm from crumbling beneath the relentless sun and the looming threat of foreclosure. Three generations of dreams are slipping through her fingers like the dry soil. Just when all seems lost, a half-starved mare appears on the roadside – a flicker of life in a withering world.This isn't just any horse. Promise carries the bloodline of champions, a secret Clary uncovers that links her to powerful figures in the equestrian world and offers a desperate chance to save everything. But time is running out. With only ...

Sonny Winchester never dreamed her beloved ranch would become the coveted treasure of a greedy neighbor. ★★★ Life in the rugged and wild frontier of the American West is not for the faint of heart. Sonny, though, is a strong-willed widow determined to protect her ranch and daughter from a thieving, corrupt cattle baron. Fighting the titan alone is a foolish stance but one she’ll risk. Joshua Masterson wandered into Sonny’s community at just the right moment to scare off a pushy—and in Joshua's eyes—dangerous neighbor. Joshua thinks Sonny has no idea the real danger she and her...

Prepper survivalist author Grace Hamilton invites you to step into a post-apocalyptic, EMP-ravaged world filled with strong, resourceful characters, survivalist knowledge, and edge-of-your seat action.

In Louis L'Amour's frontier stories, the American West is the crucible in which character is tested, reputations are won or lost, and life always hangs in the balance. Struggling to survive against the elements, hostile Indians, or outlaws who prey upon the honest and hardworking, the men and women in these tales each come face-to-face with what they're made of - often in moments that explode with the violence of an avalanche or the speed of a drawn gun.

In July 1776 a pair of Franciscan friars, Francisco Atanasio Dominguez and Silvestre Velez de Escalante, were charged by the governor of New Mexico with discovering a route across the unknown Southwest to the new Spanish colony in California. They had other goals as well, some of them secret: converting the indigenous natives along the way to the true faith, discovering a semi-mythical paradise known as Teguayo, hunting for sources of gold and silver, and paving the way for Spanish settlements from Santa Fe to Monterey. In strict terms, the expedition failed.

100 Pressing Issues of the Modern Western Mind What keeps the modern Western mind awake at night? From the relentless churn of economic pressures and political turbulence to the quiet battles with mental health and the profound quest for purpose, this book dives headfirst into the 100 most significant challenges facing individuals today. Whether it’s navigating inflation, decoding cancel culture, grappling with climate change, or finding balance in a hyperconnected world, this guide offers a sweeping yet sharp exploration of our era’s most urgent concerns. Discover the pulse of modern ...

Dive into an exhilarating journey of man and his loyal dog in the wild west! Experience the thrill of exploring the uncharted territories of the United States with “Spirit of the West”, a Western Adventure book set in Mustang Valley, far beyond the frontier settlements of the "far west," during the era of early American pioneers. Synopsis Our epic tale revolves around Rover, a Newfoundland dog, and his young master, John Smith residing in Mustang Valley, a fertile region under threat from settlers and territorial Native American tribes. Filled with behemoth achievement and heart-rending...

Callie was talking her adopted daughter to Balboa Park to hear a new boy band. Instead they watched bombs landing. Unknown to them, the Chinese military was attacking the US on three sides; the Pacific, the Atlantic and the Southern coast. This was worst than anything in history with the Chinese dropping conventional bombs and chemical bombs. Learn how several groups around the US survived. War has come to the US soil for the first time since the Civil War. How will American's handle? Will we survive? Learn how four different groups of people around the US are surviving and living.

A thrilling Western novel set in the lawless American West during the late 19th century. In "Love and Gunfire," the windswept plains hide dark secrets, and every shadow tells a story of betrayal and vengeance. Cleo Matthew, a haunted drifter, finds himself face-to-face with his past when he discovers that Seamus, the man responsible for the downfall of his crew, is on board the same freight train. As tensions rise and old wounds are reopened, the stage is set for a brutal confrontation that will echo through the annals of their tragic histories. Cleo’s memories of glory and loss are ...

A historical fiction book set in the Kansas prairie during the late 19th century. Step into a world where dreams are built on barren soil and the ghosts of the past linger in the windswept landscape. In "The Ghost Town," follow Calvin Morgan, a tenacious man determined to carve out a life as a farmer in the unforgiving Kansas prairie. As he battles the harsh realities of lawlessness and despair, his journey reveals the thin line between hope and destruction in the small, chaotic town of Levi. As Calvin arrives in Levi, he quickly discovers a community haunted by tragedy and moral decay. The...

Experience Alexandra David-Neel's captivating and inspirational journey to become the first Western woman to reach the Tibetan holy city of Lhasa and be received by the Dalai Lama. Enduring backbreaking travel, threatening militaries, disease, and countless other dangers, David-Neel's journey is an epic demonstration of perseverance and courage.

Traherns are hard to kill, and Regan Trahern is one of the toughest. Waterfalls and bears can't conquer him, how about a young lady?

Coy King's life used to be simple before everyone started falling in love. Now his younger brother is happily settled, and his twin brother, Cam, has decided to bring his girlfriend to their ranch--a stranger he met on the internet, no less. For the first time in his life, easygoing Coy is not happy. To make matters worse, Cam gives Coy the task of retrieving the dreaded woman from the airport. From the moment Ivy lays eyes on Coy, she doesn't like him, and the feeling is mutual. But a chance encounter with a moose leaves the duo stranded in a freak Montana snowstorm. Coy believes their ...

Winner of the Florida Writers Association 2021 Royal Palm Literary Award Best Published Book of the Year 4th Runner-Up Best Published Historical Fiction Silver Award "...when it comes to storytelling, Pennington delivers." James L. Nelson, author of The Norsemen Saga "Pennington has written an exciting novel...I recommend this well-researched and stirring Revolutionary War adventure." -- Historical Novel Society "Pennington writes...well, and…leaves a sense that we know what the characters are experiencing…this is a good adventure story."-- Muzzleloader Magazine 1777 War Drums echo ...

Nathan Riggins heads out west to the Nevada desert to search for his parents after his grandmother died. He faces one danger after another: hostile Indians, a masked gunman, a blinding sandstorm, a rattlesnake. Now, he frantically hurried from one empty building to the next. Where was everyone? How could everybody in town just disappear? Then, a strange dog seems to adopt him and come to his rescue.

Nathan couldn't believe it. He, his dad, and his friend Colin were going on a cattle drive. But as they set out, the trip took unexpected turns. Nathan's dad had to leave them to hunt down an escaped crook. Then, Colin's friend Leah finagled her way along. When Pepper the cook hurt his foot and had to return to camp, the three kids were on their own. How would they round up cattle when they had never done it before? And how should they deal with the coyote family living beneath their cabin?