Books matching: wyoming wilderness setting
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- #1
'Ramblefoot' by Ken Kaufman is a unique debut novel that tells the story from the perspective of wolves, focusing on the life of Raspail and his journey from being a lone wolf to a pack leader. The author's writing style captivates readers by portraying wolves in a realistic manner, delving into themes of love, friendship, betrayal, and survival. The book is divided into three parts, each showcasing different stages of Raspail's life, from learning the ways of a wolf to forming alliances and facing challenges in the wilderness.
- #2
In Bendigo Shafter, readers are taken on a journey of a boy growing into manhood, shouldering responsibilities, and becoming a well-respected member of his community. The novel follows Bendigo's experiences in helping create a town with a solid foundation, where weak and strong individuals stand together against various challenges like blizzards, outlaw raids, and invasions. The story is told in a thoughtful manner, from Bendigo's point of view, as he travels west with his family to set up a new town in the wilderness. The book captures the essence of survival in the wild, house building, tree harvesting, and various other aspects of frontier life.
“Their mother was a fine girl, a very fine one.” He looked up at me. “I knew her before. Long ago. She was ill. In very bad shape. So was the boy. I knew they had people in New Orleans, and if I could...
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