Indian Adventure

AN ENCOUNTER is the story of Macu, a young man who leaves his tribe on his first solo hunting trip. Hoping to prove himself by killing and carrying home a small deer, his encounter turns out to be of a much more singular and fateful nature. An entertaining and instructive story suitable for readers of all ages.

In October 1863, Ian Steele, having taken on the identity of Captain Samuel Forbes, is fighting the Pashtun on the north-west frontier in India. Half a world away, the real Samuel Forbes is a lieutenant in the third New York Volunteers and is facing the Confederates at the Battle of Mission Ridge in Tennessee. Neither is aware their lives will change beyond recognition in the year to come. In London, Ella, the love of Ian's life, is unhappily married to Count Nikolai Kasatkin.

This is an eBook version of the print book Viku and the Elephant. In this story a boy, Viku, and a young elephant named Haatee become friends in a forest in India. Haatee communicates with only two sounds – a happy trumpet or a sad cry – but Viku and Haatee understand each other perfectly. The story of their adventures together unfolds quickly. In this story ivory poachers take Viku hostage and force him to show them where elephant tusks are hidden in the jungle. The poachers threaten to kill Haatee if Viku doesn't help them. Although frightened, Viku and Haatee manage to outsmart the ...

Embark on a culinary journey through the vibrant flavors of India with "Untold India: A Region-by-Region Gastronomic Adventure Through the Colors of Indian Food". The author brings you the ultimate guide to dive deep into the rich and diverse culinary traditions of each region, guaranteeing a truly captivating adventure. Now, you can satisfy your curiosity and immerse yourself in the hidden gems of Indian cuisine. No more missing out on lesser-known culinary traditions or struggling with finding authentic recipes. From popular dishes to secret delights, this book celebrates India's ...

He was cunning, stealthy and the most sought after and revered bounty hunter across the plains. Calculating, swift and deadly; Nathan Malone ALWAYS collected his bounty and earned himself the nickname “The Silent Shadow”. Then he met her…gorgeous, graceful, fierce, and wild. She was so intriguing to him. Not to mention that she was the only other person, man or women, that he had ever met whose skills matched his own! He had a job to do in order to collect his bounty money…but what about her? He had his plans, his life lived out in solitude, but a few days together changed ...

Amit Lodha is a decorated IPS officer holding the rank of inspector general. But before he rose the ranks in the service, he was an IIT graduate who was struggling to find his true purpose. In this book, Lodha tells us how he turned his life around and studied for the UPSC exams. He also tells us how he trained to be an officer and had the most memorable beginning to his career, in Bihar.

Vira, Ronak, Kaleb, and Riya may be siblings, but they've never been close or even liked each other that much. Torn apart by the different paths their lives have taken, only one thing can bring them back together: the search for the Ivory Key, a thing of legend that will lead the way to a new source of magic. Magic is Ashoka's biggest export and the only thing standing between them and war with the neighboring kingdoms—as long as their enemies don't find out that the magic mines are nearly depleted.

Original stories of mountain men between 1833 and 1837 traveling from the Missouri River, through the plains and Rocky Mountains, to the Pacific and back, with all the different Indians and Indian wars they observed from the opposite point of view - from Indians themselves, like Zitkala-Sa, in American Indian Stories and Old Indian Legends.

#3 - IN THE REX STEELE ADVENTURE SERIES "PREDATORS" ANOTHER EXCITING WESTERN STORY BY THE INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN AUTHOR D. M. HAGGARD.Not all predators stalk on four legs. The alpha predator in our world is not the bear, wolf, cougar, or any animal…it is man. We are the ultimate predator, but we are not alone. The wrath of nature, a tempest or violent storm, can sweep us away as if we were a stalk of straw in the wind. A massive flood or landslide or forest fire can destroy in a heartbeat everything we hold dear. A germ so small that it is invisible can kill quickly, or over time. This ...

In a riveting novel of love and adventure, young Julius Meyer comes to the New World to find himself acting as translator for the famed Indian chief, Standing Bear. Young Jewish immigrant Julius comes of age surrounded by the wild world of 1867 Nebraska. He befriends the mysterious Prophet John, who saves his life when the two are captured by the Ponca Indian tribe. Living as a slave, Julius meets the noble chief Standing Bear and his young daughter, Prairie Flower, with whom he falls in love.

The Suitcase Man, a Melungeon, comes out of nowhere and explodes on social media. The world has never seen anything like him as if he cast a spell on the masses. He has 10 million followers and is quickly getting rich from his extraordinary mission. Some want to kill him, while others cling with admiration to his every word and image. He WALKS everywhere he goes and wears a bodycam turned on from sunrise to sunset, and then he turns it off to hide sleeping in thick woods. Mark, a topnotch investigative journalist from the wildly popular magazine, The Devil's Horn, is sent to interview the ...

Such a tiny lie… Desperation drove her… She couldn’t know the risk… Melody stretched the truth a bit—quite a bit—when she wrote to her groom-to-be. After the death of her grandmother, Melody Fraser must quickly leave what has been her home in South Carolina. There are those in the village who think she murdered her Nana Fraser. She’s innocent but there’s talk about arrest and prosecution. To escape, this Southern belle agrees to become a mail-order bride in far away Montana. Surely things will work out, won’t they? Nicholas “Nick” Walker is a doctor from Boston whose ...

Chris Cameron is a young teen boy who sets out on his very first trip. Along the way he learns life lessons, how to handle a gun and he befriends a young Indian boy. All the while the mystery of a stolen goat and where she may be remains unsolved. For all young readers from ages 6-12.

“Powerful. Clever. A solid ... choice for both girls and boys.” —Publishers Weekly Fifteen-year-old Tess O'Brien can't take her overprotective father one moment longer. When the adventure of a lifetime literally lands at her feet, she can't resist it or Cain, the Ojibwe bad boy who just wants her gone. As she flees into the woodlands on his mysterious Indian quest, Tess soon discovers her past holds mysteries of its own. Featuring strong female lead

Famous novelist Rhys Carter loved to take long walks through his beech tree forest. It was relaxing, and the walks helped him think through the writer's block that oft times visited him while working on a novel. Today though, was different. This time he had been following the smell and sight of a stream of smoke coming from his woods. What had brought him here today was the need to find the source of the smoke. Where it led him was to something he had never seen before.

When brothers Taj and Sandip leave London to travel together across India, they meet holy men, yogis and the inventively scammed as well as those who bear witness to the tragedy of Bhopal. Together, they experience a rollercoaster of emotions and learn the true meaning of sorrow and joy – gaining some truly unique medical expertise along the way.

Embark on a journey across one of the world’s most diverse and captivating countries with Discover India: 101 Places to Experience Culture, Tradition, and Heritage. This guide takes readers through India’s majestic landscapes, rich history, and vibrant traditions, offering a unique window into the heart of this extraordinary nation. From the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas to the tranquil beaches of Kerala, each destination has been carefully selected to highlight the best of India’s cultural and natural treasures. Discover India is more than a travel guide; it’s a curated ...

Cliff Monroe came to Painted Springs to be the County Health Officer. He had hardly stepped off the stagecoach when a fusillate of shots rang out...and he had his first patient. It was just the latest violence in a fierce feud between cattlemen and sheepmen that was raging in the territory. The Sheriff refused to step in the violent fray, claiming "neutrality," and Cliff tried to follow his example, but he fell in love with Nancy Starweather, daughter of the sheepmen's leader, which made that a hard line to walk. The only answer was to use his wits, his guns, and his tenacity to end the ...

As in The Golden Ocean, The Unknown Shore tells the tale of another ill-fated ship on Anson’s expedition round the world – the Wager. Parted from her squadron in the fearful storms off Cape Horn, the Wager struggles on alone up the ironbound coast of Chile, before she is driven onto rocks and sinks. The survivors include Jack Byron, a midshipman, and his eccentric protégé Toby, an alarmingly naive surgeon’s mate with a single-minded devotion to zoology.

Danny Orlis and the Big Indian Danny Orlis and his cousin Bob leave school in Colorado to return home to Minnesota after Danny's dad is injured in a mysterious plane crash. But when Danny discovers the person responsible for his dad's injury, he courageously risks his life to help the man and his family. The man is transformed by Danny's love and care, and Bob also wishes to have the same courage God gave Danny. Danny Orlis Second String Forward Danny and his cousin Bob, now a follower of Jesus, return to Iron Mountain where the basketball season is ramping up. However, a contest to ...