These are stories of bravery and of pluck amidst great odds. In many of the stories victory was won by the aid of powder, ball and steel, used manfully. In others it was won by sheer nerve and wit alone—for a good fighter fights with his heart and head as fully as with his hands.Americans have always been great fighters, when called upon to fight in self-defense. They never quit until they are killed or triumphant; and although many may be killed, those they leave press forward agai...

In the United States of North America there have been several great battle-fields, each much larger than the battle-field of France. The first was that of the Ohio River country—the Valley of the Beautiful River which drains Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, West Virginia, and western Pennsylvania. Another, yet larger, was that of the plains and mountains West, extending from Mexico to California, and from the Mississippi to the Rockies.In the Ohio Valley the Shawnees, the Miamis, teh War De...

"The most adventurous figure in the history of the 'Oregon country' is Colonel Joe Meek, Virginian, 'squaw man' and first marshal of Oregon. He was a frontiersman of the highest type." The Pacific Monthly 1905Known by the Crow Indians as "Shiam-shaspusia" meaning "biggest liar of all," Joe Meek (1810 –1875) was a trapper, mountain man, and politician in the Oregon Country and later Oregon Territory of the United States.In 1912, famous adventure wri...

In "Into Mexico with General Scott," Edwin L. Sabin masterfully chronicles the gripping narrative of the U.S. military campaign during the Mexican-American War (1846-1848). The book intricately weaves together historical fact and rich, vibrant storytelling, offering readers an immersive experience that reflects the tumultuous socio-political context of the time. Sabin's literary style is characterized by vivid descriptions and a clear, engaging prose that captures both the chaos of war and...

"Boys' Book of Frontier Fighters" by Edwin L. Sabin is an engaging collection of stories that brings to life the adventures of young heroes on the American frontier. The book captures the spirit of exploration and bravery, showcasing the challenges faced by boys who took on the roles of fighters and protectors in a rugged and often dangerous landscape. Through vivid storytelling, Sabin immerses readers in the historical context of the American West, highlighting the courage and resilience ...

Embark on a captivating journey of adventure, wit, and human experience with Edwin L. Sabin’s Easy Come Easy Go—an audiobook that entertains while reflecting on the unpredictability of fortune and life’s twists and turns.Sabin’s narrative follows characters navigating challenges, opportunities, and unexpected circumstances, exploring themes of ambition, resilience, and the consequences of choices. The story combines engaging plots with relatable human emot...

Christopher Houston "Kit" Carson (December 24, 1809 - May 23, 1868) was an American frontiersman. The few paying jobs he had during his lifetime included mountain man (fur trapper), wilderness guide, Indian agent, and American Army officer. Carson became a frontier legend in his own lifetime via biographies and news articles. Exaggerated versions of his exploits were the subject of dime novels. In the 1840s, he was hired as a guide by John C. Fremont. Fremont's expedition covered much of C...

In every direction wide stretched the lonely brown prairie-land of north central Kansas, 1866. From horizon to horizon not a house of any kind was to be seen, nor even a tree except low lines of willows and occasional cottonwoods marking the courses of streams. Late November’s pale blue sky bent mildly over, the steady plains breeze rustled the dried weeds and the sun-cured carpet of buffalo-grass; and Ned Fletcher, trudging wearily, felt that he was a very small boy in a very large world....

Christopher Houston "Kit" Carson (December 24, 1809 - May 23, 1868) was an American frontiersman. The few paying jobs he had during his lifetime included mountain man (fur trapper), wilderness guide, Indian agent, and American Army officer. Carson became a frontier legend in his own lifetime via biographies and news articles. Exaggerated versions of his exploits were the subject of dime novels. In the 1840s, he was hired as a guide by John C. Fremont. Fremont's expedition covered much of C...

These books present in the form of vivid and fascinating fiction, the early and adventurous phases of American history. Each volume deals with the life and adventures of one of the great men who made that history, or with some one great event in which, perhaps, several heroic characters were involved. The stories, though based upon accurate historical fact, are rich in color, full of dramatic action, and appeal to the imagination of the red-blooded man or boy.

In "Gold Seekers of '49," Sabin likely depicts the California Gold Rush of 1849, a defining event in American history that saw hundreds of thousands of people migrate to California in search of gold. The novel may follow the journeys and experiences of various individuals, including prospectors, settlers, and adventurers, as they make their way to the goldfields and try to strike it rich.The narrative may explore the hardships and dangers faced by the gold seekers, including long and arduo...

This book fills in the historical narrative of the Native Americans from 1644 to the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876 and the death of Sitting Bull in 1890.