The Flying U Strikes
Riding the Dusty Trails: A Tale of Cowboys, Loyalty, and Justice in the Wild WestBy B.M. Bower
Length6h 57m
About this audiobook
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 optimism within the Western genre, showcasing a blend of traditional storytelling with the burgeoning ethos of early 20th-century America. B.M. Bower, a pivotal figure in shaping Western romance literature, drew upon her own experiences in the American frontier, where she lived and worked. Her understanding of ranch life and its attendant challenges lends authenticity to her characters and plots. Bower was a trailblazer, often challenging the gender norms of her time by creating strong, independent female figures amidst the rugged backdrop of the West, revealing her profound admiration for the frontier spirit. For readers seeking an engaging and insightful glimpse into early Western literature, 'The Flying U Strikes' is highly recommended. Bower'Äôs compelling narrative and memorable characters not only entertain but also invite reflection on the values of resilience and integrity, making this novel a timeless addition to any literary collection.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.8 (13)
Includes Goodreads
GenreAction and Adventure, Historical Fiction
Length6 hrs 57 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 9, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
15Chapter XIV.
2Chapter I.
16Chapter XV.
3Chapter II.
17Chapter XVI.
4Chapter III.
18Chapter XVII.
5Chapter IV.
19Chapter XVIII.
Show all chaptersShow less
6Chapter V.
20Chapter XIX.
7Chapter VI.
21Chapter XX.
8Chapter VII.
22Chapter XXI.
9Chapter VIII.
23Chapter XXII.
10Chapter IX.
24Chapter XXIII.
11Chapter X.
25Chapter XXIV.
12Chapter XI.
26Chapter XXV.
13Chapter XII.
27Chapter XXVI.
14Chapter XIII.
28Chapter XXVII.
More from B.M. Bower
The Road to Gundagai (The Matilda Saga, #3)Jackie French12h 31m4.6 (1.2K)$33 · $0.00
TimelessR. A. Salvatore12h 30m4.5 (8K)$33 · $0.00
An Inside JobDaniel Silva9h 28m4.4 (26.3K)$29 · $0.00
The CommodoreP. T. Deutermann11h 53m4.5 (2.4K)$20 · $0.00
A Closed and Common OrbitBecky Chambers11h 30m4.4 (140.7K)$29 · $0.00
Thud!Terry Pratchett10h 31m4.4 (112.6K)$8 · $0.00
All Quiet on the Western Front (Annotated)Erich Maria Remarque8h 34m4.4 (12.9K)$1.99 · $0.00
Exit FeeBrad Taylor3h 16m4.5 (1.9K)$18 · $0.00
The Alice NetworkKate Quinn15h 7m4.4 (887.1K)$33 · $0.00
The Ohio River Trilogy: Betty Zane, The Spirit of the Border & The Last TrailZane Grey29h 8m4.4 (1.8K)$1 · $0.00
A Darkness ReturnsRaymond E. Feist19h 29m4.4 (1.9K)$40 · $0.00
THE VALLEY OF SILENT MEN (Annotated)James Oliver Curwood8h 25m4.5 (420)$2 · $0.00
The Emperor's FistJay Allan8h 37m4.5 (272)$26 · $0.00
West of the TularosaLouis L’Amour5h 53m4.4 (3.6K)$20 · $0.00
The Amazing Interlude (Annotated)Mary Roberts Rinehart8h 42m4.5 (365)$1.99 · $0.00
Hornblower and the Hotspur (Annotated)C. S. Forester14h 7m4.4 (17.3K)$2 · $0.00
Shades of WickedJeaniene Frost8h 51m4.4 (19.5K)$29 · $0.00
The Log of a Cowboy (Annotated)Andy Adams9h 47m4.4 (1.1K)$2 · $0.00
Everything She WantedJennifer Ryan9h 9m4.4 (1.3K)$29 · $0.00
The Complete Huckleberry Finn & Tom Sawyer Adventures (Unabridged) (Annotated)Mark Twain26h 21m4.3 (16.7K)$2 · $0.00
The Viennese DressmakerKathryn Gauci11h 46m4.5 (2.1K)$23 · $0.00
The Man in the Brown Suit & They Came to BaghdadAgatha Christie15h 43m4.6 (495)$33 · $0.00
Under the Light of the Italian MoonJennifer Anton12h 28m4.5 (5.3K)$23 · $0.00
Jubilee, 50th Anniversary EditionMargaret Walker15h 43m4.5 (9.5K)$25 · $0.00
Pride and PrejudiceJane Austen14h 44m4.4 (4.7M)$2 · $0.00
Flying Colours (Annotated)Cecil Louis Troughton Smith9h 26m4.4 (10.1K)$2 · $0.00
With Love from HarlemReShonda Tate13h 48m4.5 (2K)$6 · $0.00
Sweet Home Highland ChristmasMay McGoldrick, Jan Coffey2h 54m4.5 (1.4K)$7 · $0.00
Rilla of InglesideL. M. Montgomery12h 25m4.4 (67.5K)$2 · $0.00
Death Comes for the Archbishop (Annotated)Willa Cather9h 13m4.4 (4.7K)$2 · $0.00
The Alice NetworkKate Quinn15h 7m4.4 (887.1K)$33 · $0.00
The Goddess of WarsawLisa Barr13h 4m4.4 (36.4K)$33 · $0.00
The Ohio River Trilogy: Betty Zane, The Spirit of the Border & The Last TrailZane Grey29h 8m4.4 (1.8K)$1 · $0.00
The Attic ChildLola Jaye14h 46m4.4 (21K)$33 · $0.00
Martyr of the CatacombsJames De Mille3h 41m4.5 (744)$1 · $0.00
Bring Up The BodiesHilary Mantel14h 35m4.4 (150K)$33 · $0.00
By the Shores of Silver LakeLaura Ingalls Wilder7h 38m4.4 (103.7K)$1 · $0.00
Sexy/DangerousBeverly Jenkins10h 19m4.4 (2.3K)$29 · $0.00
Trustee from the ToolroomNevil Shute Norway11h 42m4.4 (10.5K)$1 · $0.00
Chasing CassandraLisa Kleypas8h 59m4.3 (108.3K)$29 · $0.00
You may also like
ThunderballIan Fleming8h 34m4.0 (27.1K)$7 · $0.00
GoldfingerIan Fleming9h 20m4.0 (31.7K)$29 · $0.00
The 9/11 Commission Report: Complete EditionThomas R. Eldridge, Susan Ginsburg, Walter T. Hempel II, Janice L. Kephart, Kelly Moore, Joanne M. Accolla, The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States33h 2m4.2 (14.1K)$1.99 · $0.00
Dr. NoIan Fleming8h 27m3.9 (36.7K)$26 · $0.00
Sharpe's FuryBernard Cornwell12h 34m4.3 (17.7K)$33 · $0.00
The Rider of the Ruby HillsLouis L’Amour4h 41m4.1 (3.7K)$14 · $0.00
FACING THE FLAG (Annotated)Jules Verne8h 17m3.7 (1.4K)$2 · $0.00
Stop at NothingMichael Ledwidge7h 22m4.0 (7.9K)$24 · $0.00
The Rider of Lost CreekLouis L’Amour4h 41m4.2 (6K)$12 · $0.00
The Rider of the Ruby HillsLouis L’Amour5h 15m4.2 (3.9K)$17 · $0.00
The Island of SheepJohn Buchan9h 7m3.9 (1.6K)$2.30
Run for CoverMichael Ledwidge7h 36m4.2 (4.9K)$26 · $0.00
Trailing WestLouis L’Amour4h 24m4.1 (1.4K)$15
Snow IslandBobby Nash3h 35m$20
The British Mysteries Edition: 14 Novels & 70+ Short StoriesH. C. McNeile, Sapper154h 5m$1 · $0.00
Mr. Midshipman Glover, R.N.: A Tale of the Royal Navy of To-dayT. T. Jeans10h 46m$2 · $0.00
British Mysteries Collection: 14 Novels & 70+ Short Stories (Annotated)H. C. McNeile, Sapper154h 6m4.4 (11)$2.99 · $0.00
The Return of ClubfootValentine Williams7h 13m4.0 (16)$2.30
The Terror in the Navy: A Doc Savage AdventureLester Bernard Dent5h 27m3.9 (179)$2 · $0.00
Buffalo Bill's Boy Bugler, Or, The Last of the Indian RingPrentiss Ingraham9h 28m$2.30