Stories of a Western Town
Author: Alice French
Publisher: Ardent Media
Published: 1969
Total Pages: 258
ISBN-13:
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Stories of a Western Town
Author: Octave Thanet
Publisher: Good Press
Published: 2019-12-04
Total Pages: 115
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK'Stories of a Western Town' is a collection of short stories by Octave Thanet. The tales in this book all share one central theme, being set during the Wild West. Here are the following titles to be found inside this book: 'The Besetment of Kurt Lieders', 'The Face of Failure', 'Tommy and Thomas', 'Mother Emeritus', 'An Assisted Providence', and 'Harry Lossing'.
The Western Town
Author: Alex Lehnerer
Publisher:
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9783775736596
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Western town of roughly 1860-90 exists in an ephemeral moment of American history ... these towns vanished entirely from the prairie by the end of the nineteenth century. Yet even today, everyone has visited these towns, since they survive in their abstract and distilled form through the plot-generating sets of Western movies ... a clichéd but consistent host of characteristics and characters ... 22 towns in the Wild West are the protagonists in this book, including famous places like El Paso, Rio Bravo, and Lahood - not as clichés, but as constructed reality. Detailed maps offer a previously non-existent overview of spatial contexts and form the basis for an intensive exploration of architecture and urban planning. The culture of the "city without a future" in the American West between 1860 and 1900 has been maintained in the films out of which it arises. This architectural analysis does not attempt to nostalgically reactivate the Western town, but uses it instead as a vehicle to critique contemporary phenomena in terms of infrastructure, the link between architecture and city, and the role of urban planning - after the Stranger persuaded the residents of Lago to paint the whole town red, he declared himself ready to protect it from the approaching gunmen. With maps of the towns from the following films (selected): 'A Fistful of Dollars' (1964), 'Buchanan Rides Alone' (1958), 'For a Few Dollars More' (1965), 'Fort Apache' (1948).
Lost Trails
Author: Louis L'Amour
Publisher: Pinnacle Books
Published: 2010-04-19
Total Pages: 256
ISBN-13: 0786026456
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThey are the stuff of legend, thundering out of the harsh landscapes and stunning vistas of the American West, vividly lodged in our collective imaginations. From Buffalo Bill to Billy the Kid, from Cochise to Jesse James, these names and so many others screamed across newspaper and dime store magazine headlines while the Wild West was won. Lost Trails features inventive, hard-riding, action-packed stories by America's best Western writers. Louis L'Amour, Elmer Kelton, William W. Johnstone, Loren Estleman, Johnny Boggs, Don Coldsmith, and many more, share tales of the legends born out of the wild frontier. So sit a spell and listen to a good ol' yarn about Mark Twain's meeting with Buffalo Bill, a man who shoed horses for Jesse James, or a little known nugget about Cochise by the legendary Louis L'Amour. . .and for a time, you can find yourself riding those Lost Trails with the real people that make the legends of the West come alive today.
Stories Of A Western Town
Author: Octave Thanet
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Published: 2024-08
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9789364283588
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Stories of a Western Town" by Octave Thanet is a collection of tales that vividly capture life in a small Midwestern town during the late 19th century. Through a series of interconnected stories, the book delves into the essence of community, portraying the tight-knit social fabric and daily life of the townspeople. Each story reflects on the moral values that guide the characters, revealing the ethical and moral dilemmas they face in their interactions and decisions. The backdrop of the town is steeped in tradition, with a strong emphasis on preserving cultural and social norms amidst the inevitable tide of social change. The book also touches upon the tension between progress and traditional values, illustrating the impact of modernity on the rural setting. Despite the struggles and changes, the stories emphasize the enduring spirit of the community and the characters' ability to adapt and thrive. "Stories of a Western Town" is a rich tapestry of rural American life, offering a poignant and insightful look into the human condition within the framework of a close-knit community.
Cowboy Small
Author: Lois Lenski
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Published: 2010-10-06
Total Pages: 58
ISBN-13: 030751823X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCowboy Small takes good care of his horse, Cactus. In return, Cactus helps Cowboy Small get work done on the range. Together they round up cattle for branding and live the good life. At night, Cowboy Small eats at the chuck wagon, sings with his friends, and sleeps under the stars.
Blood and Thunder
Author: Hampton Sides
Publisher: Anchor
Published: 2007-10-09
Total Pages: 626
ISBN-13: 0307387674
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the author of Ghost Soldiers comes an eye-opening history of the American conquest of the West—"a story full of authority and color, truth and prophecy" (The New York Times Book Review). In the summer of 1846, the Army of the West marched through Santa Fe, en route to invade and occupy the Western territories claimed by Mexico. Fueled by the new ideology of “Manifest Destiny,” this land grab would lead to a decades-long battle between the United States and the Navajos, the fiercely resistant rulers of a huge swath of mountainous desert wilderness. At the center of this sweeping tale is Kit Carson, the trapper, scout, and soldier whose adventures made him a legend. Sides shows us how this illiterate mountain man understood and respected the Western tribes better than any other American, yet willingly followed orders that would ultimately devastate the Navajo nation. Rich in detail and spanning more than three decades, this is an essential addition to our understanding of how the West was really won.
Bad Day at Riverbend
Author: Chris Van Allsburg
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published: 1995
Total Pages: 40
ISBN-13: 9780395673478
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRiverbend was a quiet little town, the kind of place where one day was just like all the rest and nothing ever happened. Occasionally the stagecoach rolled through, but it never stopped, because no one ever came to Riverbend and no one ever left. The day the stagecoach stood motionless in the center of town, Sheriff Ned Hardy knew something was terribly wrong. What was the mysterious substance on both coach and horses? It would not come off. Soon it was everywhere in the tidy little village. Something had to be done, and Sheriff Hardy aimed to do it.
Love Me, Cowboy
Author: Megan Crane
Publisher: Tule Publishing
Published: 2015-12-10
Total Pages: 841
ISBN-13: 1940296102
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFour unforgettable novellas you'll adore, from four best-selling romance authors. Once you've been to Copper Mountain, you'll never want to leave! Tempt Me, Cowboy, by Megan Crane City billionaire Jasper Flint sees the lovely old Marietta depot as a great project. But smart-mouthed Chelsea Collier's an unexpected burr under his saddle. Jasper always gets what he wants... doesn't he? Marry Me, Cowboy, by Lilian Darcy Rodeo rider Jamie MacCreadie and Australian firebrand Tegan Ash despise each other. When his buddy, Chet, leaves Tegan at the altar, Jamie decides to solve this problem himself... Promise Me, Cowboy, by CJ Carmichael Dawson O'Dell returns to Marietta on the eve of the rodeo, and Sage Carrigan's quiet life shatters. He broke her heart five years ago, and whatever this smokin' hot cowboy is promising, he won't lasso her heart again! Take Me, Cowboy, by Jane Porter Colton Thorpe grew up poor, so it feels pretty damn sweet to return as Rodeo Chairman. Childhood friend Jenny Wright has grown into a beautiful woman, but they'll have to just stay friends... if he can resist her.
Ghost Towns of the West
Author: Philip Varney
Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)
Published: 2017-04-11
Total Pages: 339
ISBN-13: 0760350418
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Ghosts Towns of the West is the essential guidebook to the glory days of the Old West! Ghost Towns of the West blazes a trail through the dusty crossroads and mossy cemeteries of the American West, including one-time boomtowns in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. The book reveals the little-known stories of long-dead soldiers, American Indians, settlers, farmers, and miners. This essential guidebook to the historic remains of centuries' past includes maps, town histories, color and historical photographs, and detailed directions to these out-of-the-way outdoor museums of the West. Plan your road trips by chapter--each section covers a geographic area and town entries are arranged by location to make this the most user-friendly book on ghost towns west of the Mississippi. Ghost towns are within a short drive of major cities out West, and they make excellent day trip excursions. If you happen to be in or near Los Angeles, Phoenix, Las Vegas, or El Paso, for example, you ought to veer towards the nearest ghost town. Western ghost towns can also easily be visited during jaunts to national parks, including Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Crater Lake, Mount Rainier, Glacier, Yellowstone, and many others throughout the West. Ghost Towns of the West is a comprehensive guide to former boomtowns of the American West, covering ghost towns in eleven states from Washington to New Mexico, and from California to Montana. This book has everything you need to learn about, visit, and explore a modern remnant of how life used to be on the Western range"--
