Mustang

Mustang

Author: Deanne Stillman

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 2009-06-01

Total Pages: 371

ISBN-13: 054752613X

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“A fascinating narrative with all the grace and power embodied in the wild horses that once populated the Western range . . . [A] magnificently told saga.” —Albuquerque Journal A Los Angeles Times Best Nonfiction Book of the Year Mustang is the sweeping story of the wild horse in the culture, history, and popular imagination of the American West. It follows the wild horse across time, from its evolutionary origins on this continent to its return with the conquistadors, its bloody battles on the old frontier, its iconic status in Buffalo Bill shows and early westerns, and its plight today as it makes its last stand on the vanishing range. With the Bureau of Land Management proposing to euthanize thousands of horses and ever-encroaching development threatening the land, the mustang’s position has never been more perilous. But as Stillman reveals, the horses are still running wild despite all the obstacles, with spirit unbroken. Hailed by critics nationwide, Mustang is “brisk, smart, thorough, and surprising” (Atlantic Monthly). “Like the best nonfiction writers of our time (Jon Krakauer and Bruce Chatwin come to mind), Stillman’s prose is inviting, her voice authoritative and her vision imaginative and impressively broad.” —Los Angeles Times “Powerful . . . Stillman’s talent as a writer makes this impossible [to stop reading], to the mustang’s benefit.” —Orion “A circumspect writer passionate about her purpose can produce a significant gift for readers. Stillman’s wonderful chronicle of America’s mustangs is an excellent example.” —The Seattle Times


The Boy Hunters

The Boy Hunters

Author: Mayne Reid

Publisher: Ardent Media

Published: 2020-12-16

Total Pages: 378

ISBN-13:

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Go with me to the great river Mississippi. It is the longest river in the world. A line that would measure it would just reach to the centre of the earth, -in other words, it is four thousand miles in length. Go with me to this majestic river. I do not wish you to travel to its source; only as far up as Point Coupée, about three hundred miles from its mouth. There we shall stop for a while-a very short while-for we have a long journey to make. Our route lies to the far west-over the great prairies of Texas; and from Point Coupée we shall take our departure. There is a village at Point Coupée-a quaint, old, French-looking village built of wood. In point of fact it is a French village; for it was one of the earliest settlements of that people, who, with the Spaniards, were the first colonists of Western America. Hence we find, to this day, French and Spanish people, with French and Spanish names and customs, all through the Mississippi valley and the regions that lie west of it.


The Boy Hunters

The Boy Hunters

Author: Captain Mayne Reid

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2024-01-02

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13: 9361150367

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Captain Mayne Reid "The Boy Hunters" is a gripping adventure story approximately two young brothers, Wilfred and Harry Percy, who embark on an adventurous experience into the American desert. Captain Mayne Reid, a nineteenth-century Irish-American creator referred to for his journey testimonies, effectively creates a narrative that embodies the spirit of exploration and survival. Set against the backdrop of the North American frontier, the tale follows the brothers as they face a spread of hardships, along with encounters with wild creatures and negotiating treacherous terrains. Their bravery and resourcefulness are tested as they meet Native Americans, face outlaws, and navigate the dangers of the wild frontier. Reid's wealthy descriptions bring the scene to existence, transporting readers to the beauty and risks of the natural international. The plot isn't always just a thrilling adventure, however also a coming-of-age story, with the younger protagonists gaining knowledge of important training approximately resilience, friendship, and self-discovery. "The Boy Hunters" is a prime instance of Captain Mayne Reid's potential to combine action, suspense, and a sense of wonder in his adventure testimonies.


Fender 75 Years

Fender 75 Years

Author: Dave Hunter

Publisher: Motorbooks International

Published: 2021-09-28

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 076037015X

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Gorgeously illustrated and authoritatively written, Fender 75 Years is the officially licensed celebration of the legendary brand's landmark anniversary, covering all of Fender's iconic guitars, amps, and basses.