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Wind River Westerns
Enriched edition. The Boss of Wind River, Desert Conquest, The Land of Strong Men, Six Rounds, Fur Pirates and moreBy Arthur Murray Chisholm
Length42h 41m
About this audiobook
In "Wind River Westerns," Arthur Murray Chisholm weaves together a tapestry of adventure, conflict, and humanity set against the sprawling backdrop of the American West. Chisholm masterfully employs vivid imagery and authentic vernacular, capturing the essence of frontier life while delving into the psychological depth of his characters. This collection not only reflects the traditional themes of Western literature'—such as rugged individualism and moral ambiguity'—but also challenges them by presenting complex narratives that highlight the intertwined destinies of settlers, Indigenous peoples, and the landscape itself. Chisholm, born in the late 19th century, spent much of his early life in the West, which profoundly influenced his writing. His experiences as a rancher and his fascination with the natural world lend an authenticity to his narratives, as he draws from real-life encounters and regional lore. This deep connection to the land and its histories allows Chisholm to create a compelling portrayal of life in the West, reframing popular myths into relatable and poignant tales. "Wind River Westerns" is a must-read for aficionados of the genre and newcomers alike. It not only satisfies a yearning for adventure but also prompts readers to reflect on broader themes of identity, community, and the struggle for survival. Chisholm's work presents a nuanced exploration of the West, making it a vital addition to any literary collection.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreAction and Adventure, Historical Fiction
Length42 hrs 41 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 22, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
74Chapter XIX. Introducing Mrs. Foley
2I
75Chapter XX. An Enemy at Work
3II
76Chapter XXI. Watching
4III
77Chapter XXII. Brother to Brother
5IV
78Chapter XXIII. Faith's Farm
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6V
79Chapter XXIV. A Demand and an Answer
7VI
80Chapter XXV. Cross Currents
8VII
81Chapter XXVI. Conspiracy
9VIII
82Chapter XXVII. While Shelling Peas
10IX
83Chapter XXVIII. Mrs. Foley on Marriage
11X
84Chapter XXIX. Sudden Death
12XI
85Chapter XXX. Strangers Ask Questions
13XII
86Chapter XXXI. The Auction
14XIII
87Chapter XXXII. Chetwood Unmasked
15XIV
88Chapter XXXIII. Another Surprise
16XV
89Chapter XXXIV. A New Complication
17XVI
90Chapter XXXV. Braden Misses Some Papers
18XVII
91Chapter XXXVI. Turkey Plays a Hand
19XVIII
92Chapter XXXVII. Duplicate Deeds
20XIX
93Chapter XXXVIII. Garland Plays a Hand
21XX
94Chapter XXXIX. The Turning of the Screw
22XXI
95Chapter XL. Signs and Omens
23XXII
96Chapter XLI. Terror
24CHAPTER I
97Chapter XLII. Outlaws!
25CHAPTER II
98Chapter XLIII. Taking the Trail
26CHAPTER III
99Chapter XLIV. The Red Avenger
27CHAPTER IV
100Chapter XLV. The Great Show-down
28CHAPTER V
101Chapter XLVI. Strong Men
29CHAPTER VI
102Chapter XLVII. Peace
30CHAPTER VII
103Six Rounds
31CHAPTER VIII
104I
32CHAPTER IX
105II.
33CHAPTER X
106III.
34CHAPTER XI
107IV.
35CHAPTER XII
108V.
36CHAPTER XIII
109Chapter I. The Land of Romance.
37CHAPTER XIV
110Chapter II. Ballou's Tillikum.
38CHAPTER XV
111Chapter III. What the River Brought.
39CHAPTER XVI
112Chapter IV. Dead Men's Bones.
40CHAPTER XVII
113Chapter V. Nitche M'nab.
41CHAPTER XVIII
114Chapter VI. Preparations.
42CHAPTER XIX
115Chapter VII. Voyageurs.
43CHAPTER XX
116Chapter VIII. Ahtikamag.
44CHAPTER XXI
117Chapter IX. Failure.
45CHAPTER XXII
118Chapter X. Louis Beef Deserts.
46CHAPTER XXIII
119Chapter XI. Forestalled.
47CHAPTER XXIV
120Chapter XII. The Cache.
48CHAPTER XXV
121Chapter XIII. I Play a Lone Hand.
49CHAPTER XXVI
122Chapter XIV. Ballou's Explanation.
50CHAPTER XXVII
123Chapter XV. Ignace Mountain.
51CHAPTER XXVIII
124Chapter XVI. Homeward Bound.
52CHAPTER XXIX
125Chapter XVII. Treachery.
53CHAPTER XXX
126Chapter XVIII. The Stand-off.
54CHAPTER XXXI
127Chapter XIX. The Night Attack.
55CHAPTER XXXII
128Chapter XX. In the Enemy's Camp.
56Chapter I. Lost and Found
129Chapter XXI. I Make My Get-away.
57Chapter II. A Death Bed
130Chapter XXII. Rounded Up.
58Chapter III. Angus Asserts Himself
131Chapter XXIII. And Last.
59Chapter IV. Judge Riley—Drunk and Sober
132I.
60Chapter V. Angus in Love and War
133II.
61Chapter VI. Gain and Loss
134III.
62Chapter VII. The Frenches Again
135IV.
63Chapter VIII. Old Sam Paul Makes a Proposition
136V.
64Chapter IX. Dorgan
137VI.
65Chapter X. Before the Race
138VII.
66Chapter XI. A Hold-up
139VIII.
67Chapter XII. The Race
140IX.
68Chapter XIII. Mainly About Chetwood
141X.
69Chapter XIV. A Fight with a Grizzly
142Easy Money
70Chapter XV. Faith Winton Turns Up
143Below the Jam
71Chapter XVI. A Talk with Judge Riley
144A Thousand a Plate
72Chapter XVII. A Crisis
145Memorable Quotes
73Chapter XVIII. Christmas at the Frenches
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