by Neal Chadwick The size of this book is equivalent to 130 paperback pages. All hell is breaking loose in Montana. Gold has been found in the Black Mountains, and now the soldiers of fortune and scoundrels from all over are heading there to get rich quick. But often enough they only find death. So Jay Parry also sets off for the promised gold country between the rugged mountains. A cowboy and drifter, quick with a revolver and unlucky at gambling. Soon Jay Parry is in deep trouble. And he meets Yellow Flower, a Blackfeet Indian woman. A woman he can't forget, even though she's not meant for him....

"Pioneer Boys of the Gold Fields: Or, The Nugget Hunters of '49" by Edward Stratemeyer is an exhilarating adventure that transports readers to the heart of the California Gold Rush. This engaging tale follows the exploits of two intrepid boys who venture into the gold fields of 1849, driven by the promise of fortune and the spirit of discovery. Stratemeyer skillfully captures the excitement and peril of gold prospecting as the young protagonists face a series of challenges and encounters. From navigating the rugged terrain to contending with rival miners and unexpected hardships, the boys’ determination and resourcefulness shine through. Their journey offers a vivid portrayal of the era's adventurous spirit and the hardships endured by those who sought to strike it rich. "Pioneer Boys of the Gold Fields" is celebrated for its dynamic storytelling and historical accuracy. It not only entertains with its thrilling narrative but also provides valuable insights into the Gold Rush period and the young adventurers who played a part in it. This book is a must-read for fans of historical adventure and young readers eager to explore the exciting world of 19th-century American pioneers. Stratemeyer’s engaging narrative brings the Gold Rush era to life, making it a classic addition to the genre.

The author provides advice and information on gold prospecting, including equipment, mining around various geological formations and locations, safety tips, and personal experiences.

by Neal Chadwick The size of this book is equivalent to 108 paperback pages. Billy Dunlop kidnaps Henrietta Lamont. Town Marshal Jim Cranston tries everything to rescue her. Meanwhile, chaos breaks out in Virginia City. Behind it is none other than O'Kieran, who wants to get the Town Marshal deposed. Will he succeed?

For several hundred years, the West had been the land of dreams, an extraordinary region of hope, expansion and opportunity where European countries—and then the young USA itself—sent their finest explorers to plant seeds in a seemingly untapped, open landscape. This spirit captured the popular imagination in the Wild West, those raucous 30 years between the end of the Civil War and the beginning of a new century. Within these pages, readers will explore true tales of rebels and heroes such as General George Custer, Buffalo Bill, Billy the Kid, Jesse James, Annie Oakley, and Sitting Bull, among others. The Wild West was the American Dream on steroids. It was an age of gunfights and gold rushes, cowboys and Comanches, with the likes of Buffalo Bill, Jesse James and Billy the Kid making their names. It forged extraordinary legends and even bigger lies, with everything fueled by dime novels written back East that encouraged folks to grab their share of a promise that was difficult for this hard land to keep. This book looks at all these mythical characters, the start of the railroad across the nation, the cost it all dealt to the Native Americans whose land was lost, and the way Hollywood still keeps the dream alive. As historian Richard White says, “People could go west and no matter their failures elsewhere, they had an opportunity to remake themselves. It’s a symbol for a kind of individualism that actually doesn’t exist in the West, but mythically it does.”

P. 178-182 : describes in detail physical characteristics of Western Australian Aborigines; belief in sorcery; marriage customs; division of labour; nomadism; habitation; indolence; hunting, gathering and fishing, cannibalism; weapons; fighting; body decorations; clothing; mortuary customs; corroborees; Social welfare provided by the Aborigines Dept; Collection of Aboriginal implements and weapons for sale to the public and free distribution to museums; encouragement of Aborigines to make artefacts to provide an income; Work of Henry C. Prinsep, Chief Protector of Aborigines; Includes photographs of Aboriginal women from Northam, Coolgardie; Ashburton; men from Beagle Bay, Derby, Broome, Yalgoo, Fitzroy River; photos depict scarring, clay headdress for mourning; hair belts; shell necklaces; nose sticks.

Did you ever need to spell “dogie” (as in, get-along-little), or need to know what a “sakey” is? This is the book that can tell you how to spell, pronounce, and define over 5,000 terms relative to the American West. Want to know what a “breachy” cow is? Turn to page 43 to learn that it’s an adjective used to describe a cow that has a tendency to find her way through fences where she isn’t supposed to be. Describes some teenagers we know… Spend hours perusing the dictionary at random, or read straight through to give you a flavor of the West from its beginnings to contemporary days. Laced with photographs and maps, the Dictionary of the American West will make you sound like an expert on all things Western, even if you don’t know your dingus from a dinner plate. Compiled of words brought into English from Native Americans, emigrants, Mormons, Hispanics, migrant workers, loggers, and fur trappers, the dictionary opens up history and culture in an enchanting way. From “Aarigaa!” to “zopilote,” the Dictionary of the American West is a “valuable book, a treasure for any literate American’s library.” (Tony Hillerman)

Distributed by the University of Nebraska Press for Caxton Press Vardis Fisher and Opal Laurel Holmes bring together the stories of all of the remarkable men and women and all of the violent contrasts that made up one of the most entrhalling chapters in American history. Fisher, a respected scholar and versatile creative writer, devoted three years to the writing of this book.