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Danny knows at a glance that Red, the big Irish setter, is the dog he has always dreamed of. But Red is a champion, and Danny is only a trapper's son who lives in a cabin on the mountain. Still, their bond is undeniable. Red is fast and strong, smart and noble, and incredibly loyal—when Danny twists his ankle and can't get home, Red stays by him all night, keeping a wildcat at bay. Soon Danny and Red are meeting nature on their own terms, enduring a blizzard and even facing down a wolverine. But can Danny and Red take on the enemy that threatens everyone on the mountain?

A fight in the Midwest leaves the dog's owner dead. He searches for a new friend and encounters Trading Jeff. Jeff is a traveling peddler. Beware, though, because life as a peddler isn't easy (and it's definitely not safe!) Join us for the adventures of Jeff and his dog in this delightful children's book. Summary by Adele de Pignerolles.

Rescue Dog of the High Pass is a heartwarming historical novel about a boy and his brave Alpine mastiff, Caesar. As Franz Halle struggles to find his place in the world, he and his dog help establish the legendary St. Bernard rescue dogs. A tale of loyalty, courage, and perseverance in the snowy Swiss mountains.

Old Joe was the biggest, fightingest, craftiest coon in the Creeping Hills. No one had ever been able to catch him; not even Precious Sue, a bluetick hound peerless in tracking down coons. But Harky felt that this autumn the hunting would be different. Old Joe was in for trouble. Precious Sue had a pup who looked like a natural-born coon hunter. With his web-footed paws he was as skillful in the water as any coon. And on land, Duckfoot had a nose that beat every other hound hollow. Harky had a few troubles of his own. First there was school. Miss Cathby was nice, but she was a teacher. She ...

When you hear the term "western tales" most likely the name Zane Grey pops into your mind. but these three authors who lived around the same time as Grey are a welcome addition to Western Lore. This boxed set includes stories by either contemporaries of, or authors who followed in the footsteps of Zane Grey. Max Brand, a major influencer of Louis Lamour, Charles Selzer who lived in Zane's shadow for most of his life, and Jim Kirkegaard, who came later but had the same love of the outdoors and adventure as all of these writers.

In the heart of the Midwest, a tragic fight leaves a dog’s owner dead, prompting the loyal pup to embark on a quest for companionship. Along the way, he meets Trading Jeff, a resourceful and adventurous traveling peddler. But beware—life on the road comes with its fair share of challenges and dangers! Join us as we dive into the charming escapades of Jeff and his faithful dog in this enchanting children’s story. Summary by Adele de Pignerolles.

In the heart of the Creeping Hills, Old Joe reigns as the largest, fiercest, and most cunning raccoon around. No hunter has ever managed to capture him—not even Precious Sue, the legendary bluetick hound renowned for her tracking prowess. But this autumn, Harky senses that the tides are turning. Precious Sue has had a pup, Duckfoot, who possesses an instinct for coon hunting that seems almost innate. With his webbed paws, he glides through water as effortlessly as Old Joe slips through the shadows. Yet Harky faces his own challenges school is in session with the well-meaning but strict Miss ...

Geronimo (1829 – 1909) was a legendary leader of the Bedonkohe Apache, fiercely opposing Mexican and American encroachments on Apache territory throughout the tumultuous Apache Wars. The name Geronimo was bestowed upon him during a fierce battle with Mexican soldiers. Following a heartbreaking attack in 1858 that claimed the lives of his mother, wife, and three children, Geronimo embarked on a relentless quest for vengeance, leading daring raids against Mexican provinces and later targeting American settlements across Arizona, New Mexico, and western Texas. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Swamp Cat follows Frosty, a fearless feline, and his human companion Andy as they make a life for themselves in the wild. Together, they must defend their home from poachers and other dangers lurking in the swamp. A heartwarming outdoor adventure that highlights the bond between humans and animals.