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This volume assembles 4 great Western novels, including:THE VOICE AT JOHNNYWATER, by B.M. BowerTHE RIDER OF THE MOHAVE, by James FellomSMOKE OF THE .45, by Harry Sinclair DragoTHE TEXICAN, by Dane CoolidgeIf you enjoy this ebook, search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press MEGAPACK" to see the 400+ other entries in the best-selling series, covering not just westerns, but mysteries, science fiction, young adult, romance, and just about every oth...

The Thunder Bird by B.M. BowerBertha Muzzy Sinclair or Sinclair-Cowan, n?e Muzzy (November 15, 1871 – July 23, 1940), best known by her pseudonym B. M. Bower, was an American author who wrote novels, fictional short stories, and screenplays about the American Old West. Her works, featuring cowboys and cows of the Flying R Ranch in Montana, reflected "an interest in ranch life, the use of working cowboys as main characters (even in romantic plots), the occasional appearance of easter...

In 'The Flying U Strikes,' B.M. Bower deftly navigates the rugged terrain of the American West, presenting a vibrant tableau of cowboy life intertwined with themes of loyalty, justice, and personal redemption. Bower employs rich, descriptive prose that captures the essence of the landscape and the idiosyncratic characters that inhabit it, enveloping readers in a narrative infused with humor and deep emotional resonance. As part of Bower's larger oeuvre, this work exemplifies a hopeful opti...

In "Dark Horse," B.M. Bower embarks on a revelatory journey through the rugged landscapes of the American West, intertwining themes of identity, resilience, and the complexities of human relationships. The novel's narrative style is marked by its vivid imagery and dynamic character portrayals, evoking a sense of immediacy that immerses the reader in a world marked by both natural beauty and societal challenges. Set against the backdrop of the early 20th century, Bower expertly weaves eleme...

This volume assembles no less than 42 of the classic Old West novels and short stories of B.M. Bower. Included are many tales of the Flying U Ranch, as well as stories set in California, Montana, and many other western locales. Hours of great western reading await!Included are:Flying U RanchChip, of the Flying UThe Flying-U’s Last StandBlinkMiss Martin’s MissionHappy Jack, Wild Man.A Tamer of Wild Ones.Andy, the Liar“W...

In "Fool's Goal," B.M. Bower intricately weaves a tale set against the rugged backdrop of the American West, masterfully capturing the spirit and challenges faced by its inhabitants. Through a compelling narrative style that blends vivid descriptions with realistic dialogue, Bower explores themes of ambition, love, and the quest for identity in a rapidly changing landscape. The novel engages with the literary context of early 20th-century American literature, reflecting both the hardships ...

Bertha Muzzy Sinclair or Sinclair-Cowan, best known by her pseudonym B. M. Bower, was an American author who wrote novels, fictional short stories, and screenplays about the American Old West. Her works, featuring cowboys and cows of the Flying R Ranch in Montana, reflected "an interest in ranch life, the use of working cowboys as main characters (even in romantic plots), the occasional appearance of eastern types for the sake of contrast, a sense of western geography as simultaneously har...

Rodeo by B.M. Bower is a captivating exploration of life in the American West, examining the intersection of ambition, love, and the rugged landscape of rodeo culture. The narrative unfolds in Bower's signature vernacular style, rich with vivid imagery and authentic dialogue that draws readers into the dusty arenas and bustling ranches of frontier life. As a quintessential tale of the American experience, the novel navigates themes of competition and camaraderie, highlighting the complex r...

Excerpt from The Heritage of the SiouxOld Applehead Furrman, jogging home across the mesa from Albuquerque, sniffed the soft breeze that came from opal-tinted distances and felt poignantly that spring was indeed here. The grass, thick and green in the sheltered places, was fast painting all the higher ridges and foot-hill slopes, and with the green grass came the lank-bodied, big-kneed calves; which meant that roundup time was at hand. Applehead did not own more than a thousand head of cat...

Her first, Chip of the Flying U , lays out a ranch in Montana and introduces the Happy Family, the bunkhouse gang that reappears in her later books. Chip is the typical woman-shy cowboy, but he is also a gifted artist (reputedly, Bower based the character on Charles M. Russell, who illustrated Chip ). Della, a doctor, is the young woman who disrupts his solitary life. The result as a quality ranch romance.

Gary was set to become the lead actor in a series of Western movies, with a year's contract about to come through. But his girl had other ideas. She wanted to see him as a real Western cowboy—working the range.

Peter finished refilling the prescription on which he was working, and went out to see if he were needed in front. He sold a lip-stick to a pert miss who from sheer instinct made eyes at him, and he wished that Helen May had such plump cheeks—though he thanked God she had not the girl's sophisticated eyes.