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These three short stories give listeners a dog’s-eye view of the action and adventure associated with the American West. From an award-winning poet, these stories provide a window into the sometimes fickle relationship between man and dog. Barbara Nelson Blinn used writing as a way to escape her abusive marriage, and these stories are indeed an escape, as listeners will have the opportunity to befriend three different canines, each with their own story filled with mystery, adventure, and the underlying message that controlling the pet population is of utmost importance.

Jonathan and Lily McCoy are an elderly couple surviving off the land of Northeastern Tennessee. When a stray coonhound steals Jonathan’s hunting spoils, he sets out to tame the dog he names Rawhide. Rawhide is friendly and loyal, but his battered body suggests mistreatment and pain. And when troublemaker Ed Carter comes to claim Rawhide as his property, the McCoys are willing to fight him in court to protect their canine companion against renewed threats of violence, in this riveting mystery novel filled with American history.

These heartwarming short stories were written by Barbara Nelson Blinn during her late high school years in the 1950s. They tell of a period of time that has been forgotten by many, yet fun to remember and learn about. Through a series of short stories, the author explores meaningful themes like human nature, morality, sacrifice, religion, justice, and parental love. Most of the stories focus on a central figure who must overcome an obstacle to find a better life for themselves or their loved ones.