
audiobook
by Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) Altsheler
In the opening of this sweeping frontier tale, two brothers travel westward aboard a rattling wagon train that snakes across the scorching prairie. Richard, sturdy and protective, feels the weight of his promise to keep his frail younger sibling, Albert, alive as the harsh landscape saps their strength and hope. Their journey is marked by relentless heat, endless dust, and the uneasy tension between the weary travelers and the unforgiving environment.
Beyond the endless plains, whispers of conflict with the Sioux loom, hinting at dangers that extend far beyond exhaustion and thirst. As the brothers confront the brutal realities of the frontier—scarcity of water, the looming threat of hostile forces, and the harsh discipline of the train’s leader—they must rely on courage, ingenuity, and the bond that ties them together. Listeners will be drawn into a vivid portrait of survival, brotherly devotion, and the untamed spirit of the American West.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (492K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2007-08-31
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1862–1919
Best known for fast-moving historical adventures for young readers, this Kentucky-born writer turned American history into vivid frontier, Civil War, and colonial-era fiction. His books blended action with a strong sense of place, helping generations of readers imagine the past as a lived experience.
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