Any child who has ever built sandcastles on the beach can relate to the frustration experienced by the young hero of this book. No matter how carefully Jack builds his castles each morning, the sea washes them away by evening. He is... Read More

In spite of what one might believe from reading the available literature, not all of the daring and colorful characters who explored our western frontier were men. Anyone curious about some of the more interesting women who settled—and... Read More