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 | | The Gringos $3.99 - B. M. Bower (Published by: The Floating Press) Formats: epubs - pdfs
| Though the pioneering female author of Westerns typically wrote about the wide open spaces of Montana, her prolific body of work sometimes veers into other settings and historical periods, as well. The Gringos recounts the massive clash of cultures that arose when European-American prospectors streamed into California in pursuit of gold and other n MORE... |
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 | | The Lure of the Dim Trails $3.99 - B. M. Bower (Published by: The Floating Press) Formats: epubs - pdfs
| Take a trip along the dusty byways of the Old West in this book from renowned author B.M. Bowers. In The Lure of the Dim Trails, confirmed Yankee Bud Thurston sets off for points west to gather inspiration for his next novel. Will he blend in with the rough-and-tumble cowboys who populate the open range, or will he return empty-handed? Read this en MORE... |
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 | | Smoke Bellew $3.99 - Jack London (Published by: The Floating Press) Formats: epubs - pdfs
| Although best known for his novel Call of the Wild, Jack London was a talented and prolific writer whose fiction spanned multiple genres. For its time, London's work also displayed a rare degree of experimentation with narrative form. Although Smoke Bellew is a traditional novel on many levels, it also plays with structure in interesting ways. Some MORE... |
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 | | The Heritage of the Desert $3.99 - Zane Grey (Published by: The Floating Press) Formats: epubs - pdfs
| Zane Grey, renowned as an author for his portrayals of the rugged Wild West, completed his first Western, The Heritage of the Desert, in just four months in 1910. This compelling work which deals powerfully with Mormon culture in Utah in 1890 rapidly became a bestseller. MORE... |
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 | | The Rustlers of Pecos County $3.99 - Zane Grey (Published by: The Floating Press) Formats: epubs - pdfs
| Acclaimed Western writer Zane Grey used the Wild West as his creative palette. The novel The Rustlers of Pecos County focuses on the hard-living, hard-working cowboys and wranglers who cared for livestock — and sometimes obtained the animals by nefarious means — on the wide open plains of Texas. MORE... |
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 | | The Valley of Silent Men $3.99 - James Oliver Curwood (Published by: The Floating Press) Formats: epubs - pdfs
| This adventure-packed romp is chock-full of the classic elements that made James Oliver Curwood one of the world's most popular writers in the early twentieth century. The protagonist, Sergeant Kent, is a Canadian Mountie known for his world-class trapping skills. Torn between loyalty to a friend and love for famous beauty Marette, Kent is forced i MORE... |
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 | | Flying U Ranch $3.99 - B. M. Bower (Published by: The Floating Press) Formats: epubs - pdfs
| Trailblazing female Western writer Bertha Muzzy Bower wrote a series of pulse-pounding novels about the grizzled vaqueros and cowpokes who populated the Flying U Ranch. This novel follows the crew as a territorial conflict emerges with a neighboring group of sheep ranchers. Fleshed out with meticulous details about the period and plenty of action, MORE... |
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 | | The Light of Western Stars $3.99 - Zane Grey (Published by: The Floating Press) Formats: epubs - pdfs
| A classic Western story that inspired no fewer than three different filmed versions, The Light of Western Stars tells the tale of Madeline Hammond, a wealthy young woman from the high society of the East Coast who seeks a change of pace in the rowdy Wild West. She finds out a lot about herself — and finds true love in the process. The book's gorg MORE... |
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 | | The Desert of Wheat $3.99 - Zane Grey (Published by: The Floating Press) Formats: epubs - pdfs
| Famed Western writer Zane Grey veers from his typical narrative trajectory and treads into topical waters in The Desert of Wheat. Honorable wheat farmer Kurt Dorn is torn over whether he should join in the fight against Germany or remain in the U.S. to protect his family and crops. Will home or the battlefield hold sway? Read The Desert of Wheat to MORE... |
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 | | The Mysterious Rider $3.99 - Zane Grey (Published by: The Floating Press) Formats: epubs - pdfs
| Although the title of this Zane Grey novel calls to mind an image of a lone cowboy and his trusty steed trotting on the open plains at sunset, you'll be surprised to figure out the true identity of the mysterious rider. Gunfights, ranch life and romance — this early masterpiece of the Western genre offers something for every reader. MORE... |
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 | | The Magnificent Adventure $3.99 - Emerson Hough (Published by: The Floating Press) Formats: epubs - pdfs
| Eccentric pioneer lawyer Emerson Hough made his literary mark as a writer of classic Western tales, but some of his most critically acclaimed works are fictionalized accounts of key events in American history. The Magnificent Adventure focuses on explorers such as Lewis and Clark and the chain of events that eventually led up to the Louisiana Purch MORE... |
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 | | The Range Dwellers $3.99 - B. M. Bower (Published by: The Floating Press) Formats: epubs - pdfs
| Early writer of Westerns Bertha Muzzy Bower was one of the most prominent female contributors to the early era of the genre. The Range Dwellers adds an interesting perspective to the traditional Western narrative arc, including a spunky female protagonist. MORE... |
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 | | The U. P. Trail $3.99 - Zane Grey (Published by: The Floating Press) Formats: epubs - pdfs
| Although Western writer Zane Grey is best remembered for The Riders of the Purple Sage, the novel The U.P. Trail is a favorite among critics and fans alike. This ambitious tale weaves a grand narrative of the construction of the Union Pacific Railroad line, which serves as the backdrop for a tender romance that blooms between the virtuous Allie and MORE... |
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 | | The Covered Wagon $3.99 - Emerson Hough (Published by: The Floating Press) Formats: epubs - pdfs
| Acclaimed Western writer Emerson Hough died only days after attending the premiere of the movie based on his novel The Covered Wagon. The story follows a caravan of early settlers as they make their way from the Midwest to the Pacific coastline. The novel offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of pioneers. MORE... |
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 | | The Heritage of the Sioux $3.99 - B. M. Bower (Published by: The Floating Press) Formats: epubs - pdfs
| Pioneering Western writer Bertha Muzzy Bower gained critical acclaim by bringing a unique female perspective to her tales of ranch life. In The Heritage of the Sioux, Bower brings a similarly empathic perspective to her fictionalized account of one of the most storied Native American tribes. MORE... |
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 | | The Quirt $3.99 - B. M. Bower (Published by: The Floating Press) Formats: epubs - pdfs
| Prolific Western writer Bertha Muzzy Bower penned dozens of novels detailing the difficulty and unique beauty of ranch life in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The Quirt centers on a struggling ranch of the same name and the travails and triumphs of the extended family that fights to keep it afloat. MORE... |
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 | | A Waif of the Plains $3.99 - Bret Harte (Published by: The Floating Press) Formats: epubs - pdfs
| If you can't get enough of action-adventure stories of pioneer life in the American West, dive into this tale from Bret Harte, one of the most renowned documenters of the era. In A Waif of the Plains, Harte recounts the story of an orphan traveling the Oregon Trail in the 1850s. MORE... |
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 | | The Young Forester $3.99 - Zane Grey (Published by: The Floating Press) Formats: epubs - pdfs
| Think the Old West was nothing but outlaws and cowboys? Think again. In The Young Forester, acclaimed Western writer Zane Grey follows the death-defying adventures of a forest fireman, one of the many brave souls who laid his own safety on the line to make the wild terrain of the region safe and inhabitable. MORE... |
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 | | Cabin Fever $3.99 - B. M. Bower (Published by: The Floating Press) Formats: epubs - pdfs
| The prolific author Bertha Muzzy Bower lived on a number of Western ranches and farms in her day and was intimately acquainted with the creeping solitude that can surround those who spend time alone on the range. In Cabin Fever, Bower weaves a subtle psychological thriller into the familiar Western landscape that serves as the setting for her most MORE... |
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 | | The Flying U's Last Stand $3.99 - B. M. Bower (Published by: The Floating Press) Formats: epubs - pdfs
| Groundbreaking Western writer Bertha Muzzy Bowers was one of the first female authors to gain popularity in this traditionally male-oriented genre. In The Flying U's Last Stand, Bowers returns to the scene of many of her most popular works, the Flying U Ranch, which is under siege from a wave of invading homesteaders who have laid claim to parcels MORE... |
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 | | Lonesome Land $3.99 - B. M. Bower (Published by: The Floating Press) Formats: epubs - pdfs
| Pioneering Western writer Bertha Muzzy Bower was herself the wife of a Montana rancher for a time, so she brings a wealth of personal experience and psychological insight to this gripping narrative that follows protagonist Valeria as she enters into marriage and struggles with the often-harsh reality of rural life. MORE... |
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 | | The Girl with the Golden Eyes $2.99 - Honore de Balzac, Ellen Marriage (Published by: The Floating Press) Formats: epubs - pdfs
| Settle in for a titillating tale of illicit passion, romantic entanglement, and murder. Honore de Balzac's novella The Girl With the Golden Eyes highlights the French writer's skillful ability to convey truths about the darker nature of humanity through perfectly wrought details and observations. A must-read for fans of classic European literature, MORE... |
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 | | A Pair of Blue Eyes $3.99 - Thomas Hardy (Published by: The Floating Press) Formats: epubs - pdfs
| Dive into a classic work from the author responsible for beloved novels such as Tess of the d'Urbervilles and Far from the Madding Crowd. Combining elements of romance and psychological suspense, A Pair of Blue Eyes is a rewarding and enthralling read. MORE... |
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 | | Mistress Wilding $3.99 - Rafael Sabatini (Published by: The Floating Press) Formats: epubs - pdfs
| The classic action-adventure romance Mistress Wilding offers something for every Rafael Sabatini fan. Set amidst the turmoil of King James' reign, the tangled love triangle at the center of the novel is beset on all sides by conflict, treachery and intrigue. Will the chivalrous protagonist Anthony Wilding be able to woo his beloved and help stabili MORE... |
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 | | The Hand of Ethelberta $3.99 - Thomas Hardy (Published by: The Floating Press) Formats: epubs - pdfs
| Through a fortuitous series of events, brave Ethelberta has risen from a humble family background to marry well, travel the world, and emerge as a popular poet and author. Will she be able to overcome her lower-class roots and make her way in the world when her husband's untimely demise leaves her wholly in charge of her own fortune? MORE... |
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