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Book The Lonesome Trail

Download or read book The Lonesome Trail written by John G. Neihardt and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Ancient Memory and Other Stories

Download or read book The Ancient Memory and Other Stories written by John G. Neihardt and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 1998-08-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Death-defying and vulnerable fur-traders and Indians, demi-devils and almost-angels, and other complex personalities come fully to life in The Ancient Memory, which completes the collecting of John G. Neihardt's early short fiction begun with The End of the Dream and Other Stories. Originally published in popular magazines between 1905 and 1908, these stories about the American frontier illustrated Neihardt's artistry in the short form and foreshadow the themes, situations, and characterizations of his later, better-known work. Although two of the Indian stories, the ironic "Feather for Feather" and the satirical "A Political Coup at Little Omaha," were collected in The Lonesome Trail in 1907, none has been reprinted since early in the twentieth century. Other stories included here are "Like a Woman," featuring the plucky Pelagie, and "The Face in the Balcony," which is dedicated to "those who have gone through life misunderstood." "The Epic-Minded Scot," about a stranger who is stubbornly idealistic and scrupulous, is considered one of Neihardt's best tales. "The Brutal Fact" revolves around a William Tell type of contest between trapping partners that anticipates Neihardt's Song of Three Friends. "The Lure of Woman," a study of greed and revenge, was expanded into his novel Life's Lure. The ineffable "Ancient Memory" carries profound philosophical implications while presenting a strange doppelgänger of sorts. Finally, the memorable Waters—an alcoholic, one-legged, one-eyed frontier printer—is introduced in "The Discarded Fetish," which, with minor changes, became the first half of the novel The Dawn-Builder. In her foreword Neihardt's daughter Hilda Neihardt recalls intimate details incidental to the writing of these stories.

Book The Lonesome Trail

    Book Details:
  • Author : John Neihardt
  • Publisher : e-artnow
  • Release : 2022-01-04
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 164 pages

Download or read book The Lonesome Trail written by John Neihardt and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2022-01-04 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Come along on a western adventure with a wide array of tales that will take you through an unforgettable journey. Contents: The Alien The Look in the Face Feather for Feather The Scars The Fading of Shadow Flower The Art of Hate The Singer of the Ache The White Wakunda The Triumph of Seha The End of the Dream The Revolt of a Sheep The Mark of Shame The Beating of the War Drums Dreams are Wiser than Men The Smile of God The Heart of a Woman Mignon A Political Coup at Little Omaha The Last Thunder Song The Nemesis of the Deuces

Book Rainwalkers

    Book Details:
  • Author : Matt Ritter
  • Publisher : Matt Ritter
  • Release : 2020-06
  • ISBN : 9780999896020
  • Pages : 256 pages

Download or read book Rainwalkers written by Matt Ritter and published by Matt Ritter. This book was released on 2020-06 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a profoundly disquieting, near-future world where the weather is deadly, Rainwalkers exposes the problems with border walls, tyrannical governments, and man's attempts to dominate nature all within an unforgettable story of a father's undying love and his struggle to rescue his daughter in a precarious future that could be our own.

Book 50 Westerns     The Best Cowboy Adventures  Rider Trails  Stories of Outlaws   Battles with Indians

Download or read book 50 Westerns The Best Cowboy Adventures Rider Trails Stories of Outlaws Battles with Indians written by Karl May and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-21 with total page 10639 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 50 Westerns The Best Cowboy Adventures, Rider Trails, Stories of Outlaws & Battles with Indians represents an unparalleled compilation that traverses the length and breadth of the Western genre. This anthology highlights the rich tapestry of the American frontier, encapsulated through gripping tales of adventure, conflict, and the human spirit. The collection's diversity is not only reflected in the array of narratives that span from intimate personal journeys to epic battles but also in the literary styles that range from classic prose to innovative storytelling techniques. The assembled works, including tales of high-stakes standoffs, nuanced depictions of native cultures, and explorations of the moral compass of the rugged landscape, underscore the anthologys thematic depth and the genres capacity to interrogate the American mythos. The contributors to this collection, including luminaries like Zane Grey, Bret Harte, and Willa Cather, among others, bring a rich mosaic of backgrounds, perspectives, and literary achievements. Their collective oeuvre not only aligned with but also propelled several movements within the Western genre, enriching its narrative complexity and thematic breadth. From the romanticized tales of daring outlaws to the nuanced portrayals of frontier life, this anthology captures a pivotal era in American literature, offering insights into the socio-cultural fabric of the time. The diversity among the authors ensures a multi-faceted exploration of themes such as justice, freedom, and survival, set against the backdrop of the untamed American West. 50 Westerns invites readers on a journey through the rugged landscapes and turbulent times of the American frontier. For enthusiasts and scholars alike, this anthology presents a unique opportunity to engage with the foundational narratives that have shaped the Western genre. Through its wide-ranging selection, the collection fosters a dialogue between different voices and perspectives, enriching the readers understanding of the complexities and contradictions of the American West. This anthology is a doorway to an extensive, immersive experience of the Western literary tradition, promised to captivate, educate, and inspire reflections on the enduring themes of a bygone era.

Book 50 WESTERNS  Vol  2

    Book Details:
  • Author : Karl May
  • Publisher : Good Press
  • Release : 2023-12-22
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 10639 pages

Download or read book 50 WESTERNS Vol 2 written by Karl May and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-22 with total page 10639 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 50 WESTERNS (Vol. 2) stands as a monumental collection that unveils the rugged beauty, daunting challenges, and audacious spirits that have come to define the American West through the eyes of its most illustrious storytellers. This anthology seamlessly weaves together an extraordinary tapestry of themes ranging from the tumultuous relationships between settlers and Native Americans to the relentless pursuit of freedom and prosperity on the frontier. The literary styles vary greatly, from the cerebral introspections of Willa Cather to the rip-roaring adventures of Zane Grey, creating a rich mosaic that reflects the multifaceted essence of the Western genre. The significance of these works transcends mere entertainment, offering profound insights into the human condition amidst the vast landscapes of the American wilderness. The contributors to this anthology are a veritable who's who of Western literature, with backgrounds as diverse as the characters they created. Authors such as Karl May and Edgar Rice Burroughs, despite their European origins or fantastical inclinations, captured the imagination of readers worldwide with their vivid portrayals of the American West. This collection aligns with various historical and cultural movements, from the rugged individualism emblematic of the frontier spirit to the complex socio-political dynamics of expansionism. Together, their narratives forge a comprehensive understanding of the era, underpinned by a shared reverence for the untamed beauty and inherent risks of frontier life. For enthusiasts and newcomers to Western literature alike, 50 WESTERNS (Vol. 2) offers an unparalleled journey across the dusty trails and sweeping plains of America's past. Readers are invited to delve into the complexities and contradictions of the West through stories that resonate with bravery, tragedy, and hope. This anthology not only serves as a testament to the enduring allure of the Western genre but also provides a unique educational opportunity to explore the evolution of American cultural and literary landscapes. Embarking on this literary journey promises not only a deeper appreciation for the genre but also a rewarding exploration of the diverse voices and visions that have shaped our understanding of the American West.

Book Alaska Off the Beaten Path

Download or read book Alaska Off the Beaten Path written by Deb Vanasse and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2008-02-12 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For those looking for adventure in the Last Frontier, Alaska offers something different. Pan for gold in GuggieVille, visit an Igloo-shaped Catholic Church, or explore Alaska on a llama trek through Knik Glacier.

Book Destiny s Blaze

    Book Details:
  • Author : Jenna Gabriele
  • Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
  • Release : 2014-09-11
  • ISBN : 1499048599
  • Pages : 418 pages

Download or read book Destiny s Blaze written by Jenna Gabriele and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2014-09-11 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When she was growing up, Brenna Calbou couldn’t spend enough time with Blaze. Even though she’s still young, she knows he’s the one she wants for the rest of her life. Convincing him is going to be the hard part. Blaze wants Brenna for his own, but he wants her to be sure that he’s the one she wants to spend her life with. But when the renegades, who have been terrorizing the surrounding ranches, capture and hold Blaze for a year he realizes that he should have made Brenna his regardless of her age. Now he’s not sure he’ll ever see her again. Brenna won’t give up on Blaze. She knows he’s alive somewhere. If she has to spend the rest of her life looking for him...then so be it He’s her destiny.

Book Hawaiian Reports

Download or read book Hawaiian Reports written by Hawaii. Supreme Court and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 812 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Indian Tales and Others

    Book Details:
  • Author : John Gneisenau Neihardt
  • Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
  • Release : 1988-01-01
  • ISBN : 9780803283589
  • Pages : 322 pages

Download or read book Indian Tales and Others written by John Gneisenau Neihardt and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 1988-01-01 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Before Black Elk Speaks, before his epic poem A Cycle of the West, John G. Neihardt wrote many short stories that found favor with readers and critics. Among his best were the seventeen collected in Indian Tales and Others in 1926 and now available for the first time in paperback. "The Singer of the Ache," considered Neihardt's highest achievement in short fiction, portrays young Moon-Walker's quest for supernatural powers achieved at a price. Other Indian tales include "The Look in the Face," one of many about a social outcast; "The White Wakunda," about a Christ figure; "The Mark of Shame," concerning murder as a violation of the natural order; "Vylin" and "Mignon," moral fables about Indian-white marriages; "The Last Thunder Song"; and "Dreams Are Wiser Than Men."Other stories, set on the frontier, are "The Scars," "The Nemesis of the Deuces," "The Revolt of a Sheep," "The Parable of the Sack," "The Art of Hate," and perhaps Neihardt's most popular tale, "The Alien," in which a fur trapper makes a pet of a she-wolf, with unex-pected consequences. "The Red Roan," a ghost story, and "Beyond the Spectrum," about a man who may have stepped outside his body permanently, bring to a peak the strain of the supernatural that is apparent throughout the collection.

Book The Giving Earth

Download or read book The Giving Earth written by John G. Neihardt and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 1998-03-28 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Internationally known for Black Elk Speaks and A Cycle of the West, John G. Neihardt (1881–1973) wrote in almost all major genres: fiction, lyric and epic poetry, biography, autobiography, travelogue, literary criticism, and the familiar essay. The Giving Earth includes nearly forty selections representing every phase of Neihardt’s art, from the passionate poetry of his youth to the masterworks of his maturity to the lapidary reflections of his old age. In her introduction, Hilda Neihardt, who was with her father when he interviewed Black Elk at Pine Ridge, provides many personal details surrounding the publication of his works. She also introduces each section. Included among the early lyrics are "Let Me Live Out My Years." The short stories that brought him his first fame are represented by "Dreams Are Wiser Than Men" and the memorably horrific "Alien." An excerpt from The River and I documents a trip down the Missouri as atmospheric and eventful as any described by Mark Twain. A Cycle of the West, the five-volume masterwork written over nearly thirty years, receives its due with chapters from The Song of Three Friends, The Song of Hugh Glass, The Song of Jed Smith, The Song of the Indian Wars, and The Song of the Messiah. The extent of Neihardt's achievement is apparent long before the reader comes to the selections from the classic Black Elk Speaks and the fine, late novel When the Trees Flowered. Concluding the anthology are selections from the literary criticism that helped form his philosophy of literature and the autobiographical writing of his twilight years. The Giving Earth is the gift of a writer's generous spirit and unlimited imagination.

Book Watson s Jeffersonian Magazine

Download or read book Watson s Jeffersonian Magazine written by Thomas Edward Watson and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Indian Tales and Others

Download or read book Indian Tales and Others written by John G. Neihardt and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Hawaii reports   cases determined in the Supreme Court of the Territory of Hawaii

Download or read book Hawaii reports cases determined in the Supreme Court of the Territory of Hawaii written by and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 820 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Shadowrun  Blackbird Two  Combined Exercises

Download or read book Shadowrun Blackbird Two Combined Exercises written by Russell Zimmerman and published by Catalyst Game Labs. This book was released on 2022-07-31 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEVER STOP TRAINING... Dashiell Red Clay's days on the field and at basic combat training might be behind him, but his life as a Salish Ranger has just begun...and there’s a lethal learning curve! Only life in The Sixth World can teach Dash what it means to be a member of the Salish Boat Service, what it means to serve your country, and what the word “country” even stands for in the fractured continents of Shadowrun's dark future. Red Clay and his Rangers will clash with street gangs and elite soldiers alike, from the enigmatic, elven Ghosts to the legendary Wildcats of the NAN plains. Life will throw notorious mercenaries at him, cutthroat thrill-gangers, pride and shame, danger and love, and maybe even a street legend or two. From the barren mountains of Afghanistan to the filthy streets of Seattle, from the 2040s to the 2060s, from matters of the heart to tests of loyalty, Dash will face dangers Yakima never trained him for and threats “the book” never saw coming! * * * The Blackbird series is a short novel trilogy with strong military, Shadowrun-historical, and Native American Nation themes. Fans of the Kincaid series will enjoy a first-person narrative exploring the history of the Sixth World through Dash’s eyes as he experiences the world of shadowrunners from a perspective a half-step removed from the shadows...on the battlefield, not the streets, as paramilitary action spills from one famous conflict to the next, spanning decades and three action-packed stories.

Book DreamTrek

    Book Details:
  • Author : KB Schaller
  • Publisher : Dorrance Publishing
  • Release : 2017-08-24
  • ISBN : 1480941050
  • Pages : 541 pages

Download or read book DreamTrek written by KB Schaller and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2017-08-24 with total page 541 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DreamTrek By: KB Schaller “A profoundly moving narrative… will remain in the head and heart long after the reader puts it down.” -Dennis Moore, Associate Editor, East County Magazine, San Diego “A complex web of intrigue that’s suspenseful and deftly plotted.” -Kirkus Reviews “Laced with danger… also hints of the sweet fragrance of redemption.” -Merle Temple, author, A Ghostly Shade of Pale and other novels Dina’s life is thrown into turmoil when the past comes back to haunt her. After believing for three years that her son was stillborn, strange events begin to hint that may not be the truth. Plagued by thoughts of what could be, Dina seeks to uncover the truth, putting everyone she loves, herself, and even her marriage in danger. In the final book of the Journey series, Dina attempts to discover what is a dream, what is a memory, and what is her reality, and she will have to ultimately decide what means the most to her—and what can be sacrificed.