The story is narrated from the perspective of Lizbet Charles, a teenage girl living in the South during the pre-Civil War era. Lizbet is a white girl who becomes deeply sympathetic to the plight of enslaved African Americans and their quest for freedom. She decides to take action by becoming part of the Underground Railroad, a dangerous and clandestine operation.Lizbet's journey takes her through a series of perilous adventures as she assists runaway slaves in their quest for freedom. Alon...

In 'North by Night,' Peter Burchard crafts an evocative tale set against the harsh backdrop of the American North during the 19th century. Through a blend of lyrical prose and vivid imagery, Burchard explores the themes of survival, resilience, and the quest for freedom, all encapsulated within the dramatic struggles of individuals navigating a world fraught with both natural and societal obstacles. The novel'Äôs meticulous attention to historical detail places it firmly within the traditi...

Young and orphaned, Tom Pippin has just been sold by his greedy uncle to the captain of a great sailing ship bound for America. Although Tom has been sold into slavery, no one can buy or sell his unwavering spirit. Tom longs to be free on the shores of America, but when a pirate's ship captures his boat, the young boy's life changes forever. Pirate Captain Land and his motley crew of men reveal to Tom all of the secrets—and dangers—of the pirate's life. Peter Burchard's black and white dra...

This is a relentless, spellbinding tale of the capture and escape of two Yankee prisoners at the turning point of the Civil War. The Seventh Connecticut Cavalry was sent to South Carolina to occupy the islands along the coast. In a bloody battle with the Rebels, Lieutenants Peter Bradford and Red Kelly are captured and sent by box car to a prison in Columbia. Their daily attempt to stay alive amid the squalor of prison is sparked by a dream nurtured by both men. When the time is finally ri...

Discover a treasure trove of beautifully illustrated books with our new series, G&D Vintage! Featuring books from our Wonder Books line originally published in the 1940s, '50s, and '60s, there’s something for every reader in these timeless stories accompanied by classic illustrations.Oscar is a baby elephant who loves watching everything around him—there are so many interesting things to see! But when he gets distracted by the peanut man during the circus parade, he loses his mama!...

This story opens on St. Helena Island in July 1863. It is fiction but the battle and prison experiences of Lieutenant Timothy Bradford are based on those of Captain V. B. Chamberlain of the Seventh Connecticut Volunteer Infantry. The Seventh Connecticut was part of an expeditionary force which was sent to South Carolina in October 1861 to occupy the islands along the coast and establish a base for military operations against the city of Charleston. Union troops occupied the town of Beaufor...

Samuel, 13, spends his days in the forest, hunting for food for his family. He has grown up on the frontier of a British colony, America. Far from any town, or news of the war against the King that American patriots have begun near Boston.But the war comes to them. British soldiers and Iroquois attack. Samuel’s parents are taken away, prisoners. Samuel follows, hiding, moving silently, determined to find a way to rescue them. Each day he confronts the enemy, and the tragedy and hor...

Winner of the Newbery Honor, My Brother Sam is Dead brings the Revolutionary War to life in this contemporary classic for young adults.The classic story of one family torn apart by the Revolutionary WarAll his life, Tim Meeker has looked up to his brother. Sam is smart and brave, and is now a part of the American Revolution. Not everyone in town wants to be a part of the rebellion. Most are supporters of the British, including Tim and Sam’s father.With the war soon ...

A tale of courage and bravery—the daring and dangerous trek that gave young America its first real victory, paving the way for the future of a great democratic nation.This exciting middle grade novel is the true story of Will Knox, a nineteen-year-old young man who transported 183 cannons from New York’s Fort Ticonderoga to Boston—in the dead of winter—to help George Washington win an important battle.Paul Revere's midnight ride...Washington crossing the De...

**An odyssey of young man’s journey into manhood on the American frontier by bestselling Western authors William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone repackaged with a bold new cover for readers who might have missed this the first time around.Johnstone Country: Where Scars Are Like Tattoos But With Better Stories**In this thrilling epic of the American West, bestselling authors William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone capture the frontier experience in all its glory, grit, a...

When two killer gangs descend on a Texas town, it takes a pair of renegade gunslingers to save the day in this action Western.In 1866, the border between the US and Mexico is a hotbed of gunrunners and mercenaries—not to mention the Emperor of Mexico’s spies, saboteurs and double agents. Meanwhile, West Texas is being terrorized by Comanche warriors. Into this mix ride two massive gangs of the meanest ravagers to ever draw iron—or a breath.Sam Heller and Jo...

Arrows, bullets and punches fly in this, the first of the 'WESTERNS' series. Full of historical detail, with the author's trademark twists and turns that will keep you guessing to the very end.WARPATHS & PEACEMAKERS consists of SIX GREAT BOOKS under one cover by master story-teller ED GARRON.In the first book, 'CROSS-GUN CAIRNS', a notorious gunfighter, turns up in a small Utah town where the two Fitzpatrick brothers uphold the law. The citizens expect an arrest; but this is ...