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51 Boone - the Early Years by Ernest Bywater

A fire destroys a farm in Virginia, so the family is moving west. Except the youngest is too ill to travel when it's time to leave. The boy and his grandmother stay behind to follow later. It takes so long for him to recover the two don't go west, and find local employment. A decade later rising political problems cause the young man and his grandmother to make a decision about their future. They'll go west, but it isn't that simple, or an easy journey. Written in US English - 72,700 words.
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Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Action/Adventure
Tags: Politics, Violence, Historical, Western, Rags to Riches
Downloads: 13155 | Votes: 485 | Score: 7.94
Size: 368KB | 73,845 words | Posted: Concluded:

52 The Lords of the Wild by Joseph A. Altsheler

A Story of the Old New York Border
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Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Historical
Tags: Novel-Classic, Young Adult
Downloads: 404 | Votes: 11 | Score: 7.93
Size: 413KB | 79,329 words | Posted:

53 Last Patrol by LVWolfman

Dedicated to my fellow veterans, those who made it back and those who didn't.It's the early 1970's and Dennis is about two weeks away from rotating back to the world after his tour in Viet Nam. He's looking forward to seeing his wife again and his daughter for the first time. Join him on his "Last Patrol".
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Age Rating: Anybody | Genre: Action/Adventure
Tags: Drama, Historical
Downloads: 2295 | Votes: 245 | Score: 7.89
Size: 15KB | 2,793 words | Posted:

54 Justice by woodmanone

A Story in the The Trilogy and More Western Universe
A Civil War veteran comes home to wreck and ruin. He begins a journey seeking Justice.
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Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Western
Tags: Drama, Historical, Western
Downloads: 8739 | Votes: 669 | Score: 7.88
Size: 59KB | 11,380 words | Posted:

55 Times of Old by Ernest Bywater

A man is killed by religious militants while protecting his fellow workers. He unexpectedly wakes up to find he's been abducted by aliens and they have an offer for him. He accepts the offer to be placed in an environment like Earth was 35,000 to 40,000 years ago, complete with animals and humans of that time. But there's a catch, it's a one-way trip and he's a star in their version of a reality broadcast show. They supply some gear to help him survive, and now it's up to him to do so.
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Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Drama, Violence, Historical, Workplace, Science Fiction, Time Travel, Aliens
Downloads: 21030 | Votes: 717 | Score: 7.87
Size: 305KB | 63,148 words | Posted: Concluded:

56 The Hunters of the Hills by Joseph A. Altsheler

A The French and Indian Wars Story (1)
A Story of the Great French and Indian War
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Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Historical
Tags: Novel-Classic, Young Adult
Downloads: 1047 | Votes: 16 | Score: 7.82
Size: 506KB | 95,812 words | Posted: Concluded:

57 An Abridged History of the Order by Celtic Bard

A Dark Wars Tale
Alexandra McKiernan is a Warrior of the Almighty, a Knight of the Faith, the Left Hand of God. The Order has been the servants and allies of her predecessors since the time of the Apostles. But from whence came this Order of warriors and holy men, wizards and scholars? This is a quick peek behind the light of the world into the Darkness the Order has fought for almost 2,000 years. Learn the truth concealed behind the veil which hides the battles waged in the Dark Wars of Human History.
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Age Rating: Anybody | Genre: Fantasy
Tags: Spiritual, Religion, Historical, Military, Assassins, Secret Agents, Alternate Universe, Supernatural, Vampires, Werewolves, Angels, Demons, Ghosts, Monsters, Fantasy
Downloads: 3899 | Votes: 157 | Score: 7.68
Size: 75KB | 13,635 words | Posted: Concluded:

58 The Pastors Replacement Bride by George H. McVey

When several Sanctuary women approach Pastor Joshua for his blessing on a church-endorsed mail-order bride scheme the frazzled Minister sees a way to stop all the advances of the mayor’s daughter. He slips his letter into the packet before it is mailed out to the churches back East seeking his bride. When the brides arrive Joshua finds his didn’t make the trip. However, his heart has chosen another, his intended’s best friend. Can he prove he loves her making her The Pastor’s Replacement Bride?
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Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Historical
Tags: Coming of Age, Romance, Historical, Western
Downloads: 732 | Votes: 31 | Score: 7.63
Size: 46KB | 9,189 words | Posted: in progress Updated:

59 The Rulers of the Lakes by Joseph A. Altsheler

A Story Of George And Champlain
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Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Historical
Tags: Novel-Classic, Young Adult
Downloads: 470 | Votes: 11 | Score: 7.58
Size: 475KB | 90,242 words | Posted: Concluded:

60 Mrs Henderson's Limp by Iskander

Elise Henderson is parachuted into occupied southern France in May 1944 to report on the movements of the 2nd SS (Das Reich) Panzer Division. What she experiences changes her forever.
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Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Suspense
Tags: Violence, Historical, War, Secret Agents
Downloads: 834 | Votes: 34 | Score: 7.52
Size: 70KB | 12,784 words | Posted:
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