AN AMERICAN DREAM IN THE MAKING From acclaimed storyteller Tim Washburn comes a thrilling new saga of the Old West, the sprawling story of one frontier family—and the Texas home they fought for, lived for, and died for . . . THE LEGEND BEGINS When the Ridgeway family staked their claim on more than 40,000 acres of land in northwest Texas, they knew they had their work cut out for them. Located on a sharp bend of the treacherous Red River, their new home—the Rocking R Ranch—was just a stone’s throw away from Indian territory. It was as lawless and wild as the West itself, crawling with unsavory characters, cattle rustlers, horse thieves, outlaws, robbers, and worse. But still, the Ridgeways were determined to make the Rocking R a success—and a home—for their four remarkable children: Percy, Eli, Abigail, and Rachel. This is their story. Together, the Ridgeways could endure anything. Floods, tornadoes, Commanche raids in the dead of night. But when one of their own is kidnapped . . . that’s when all hell breaks loose. This is their story. The story of the American West. Visit us at www.kensingtonbooks.com

Ranchers in the Texas panhandle are losing their land to Ben Crye and their cattle to rustlers. John Doddling is recruited to help change the situation.

The Phantom of the Rocking R is a fictional story of ranching in western North Dakota. It covers a hundred years and four generations of ranching on the same ranch located in the beautiful, rugged badlands north of Medora, North Dakota. Matthew Kaiser set out on his adventure to the North Dakota Badlands in the spring of 1892. A century later, his great-grandson Joe takes over the same ranch, with the mystery of the Phantom. The book covers hardships, joy, sadness, sorrow, suspense, betrayal, love, romance, divorce, and drama. After a hundred years, the Phantom is finally identified.

AN AMERICAN DREAM IN THE MAKING From acclaimed storyteller Tim Washburn comes a thrilling new saga of the Old West, the sprawling story of one frontier family--and the Texas home they fought for, lived for, and died for . . . THE LEGEND BEGINS When the Ridgeway family staked their claim on more than 40,000 acres of land in northwest Texas, they knew they had their work cut out for them. Located on a sharp bend of the treacherous Red River, their new home--the Rocking R Ranch--was just a stone's throw away from Indian territory. It was as lawless and wild as the West itself, crawling with unsavory characters, cattle rustlers, horse thieves, outlaws, robbers, and worse. But still, the Ridgeways were determined to make the Rocking R a success--and a home--for their four remarkable children: Percy, Eli, Abigail, and Rachel. This is their story. Together, the Ridgeways could endure anything. Floods, tornadoes, Commanche raids in the dead of night. But when one of their own is kidnapped . . . that's when all hell breaks loose. This is their story. The story of the American West.

This colorful children's picture book describes the year-long visit of thirteen-year-old Kuper, from Chicago, to his aunt and uncle's working cattle ranch in northeastern New Mexico. His horizons expand as he learns the hard work -- and great fun -- of being a cowboy.--Publisher.

One of the biggest land grabs in America’s history sets off a powderkeg of trouble for the Ridgeway family ranch—and ignites a deadly new fight for the fate of the nation . . . THE OKLAHOMA LAND RUSH At high noon on April 22, 1889, the U.S. government offered up two million acres of free land to anyone brave enough to take it—first come, first served. The fact that it was in the heart of Indian Territory didn’t stop thousands of would-be settlers from trying to stake a claim. For them, it was the opportunity of a lifetime. But for the Ridgeway family—and the native tribes of the region—it’s a disaster waiting to happen. On top of warding off cattle rustlers, they now have to compete for everything they have just to hold their ground. Together they will face every battle head-on to keep their dream alive . . . History would call it the Oklahoma Land Rush of 1889. But the Ridgeways—and thousands like them—will call it their last stand for justice, and a place to call home . . .

Two cattle men are in a battle for control of the valley near the small twon of Lone Oak, Texas. In their quest for power they bring in gunmen and thugs, the kind of trash no one else would hire. After both ranchers are killed in gunfights the thugs find themselves in control, with no wages being paid out they do what they do best, murder, rob and steal. Joe, a drifting ex cavalry officer trying to outrun the memories of his past and the reputation of a gunfighter, finds himself trapped, held captive by the one thing he was not looking for, the love of a woman!

Two young men with integrity manage to keep their principles and their ties of friendship intact through some serious attacks from individuals and the attractions of pleasures that can corrupt. Their world is changing at a blinding rate of speed: the automobile, airplanes, and the telephone are invented; electricity is discovered-all this while they are still in school. They both are supported by adults who love them so much that they will not permit them to slide into the deep waters of life until they are good swimmers.

This colorful children's picture book introduces the day-to-day activities of life over the course of a year on a working cattle ranch in northeastern New Mexico, from the birth of calves to their transport to market. Included are vocabulary enrichment opportunities such as labels and a glossary.--Publisher.