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In 19th-century Austria, two brothers were bound by blood but divided by destiny. Max, the charming second son, is overshadowed by his older brother Joe, destined to inherit their father's title. Max's brilliance and wit often go unnoticed as he struggles to find his place in a world where only the firstborn matters. Amidst political upheaval and looming war, Max's life is filled with tension, betrayal, and desire. His sharp humor and romantic entanglements push him further from those closest to him, while his yearning for power grows. Maximus: A Brother's Legacy is a captivating story of rivalry, ambition, and the cost of living in someone else's shadow. Will Max ever claim the legacy he craves, or will he remain the forgotten second son?
$12.99
More than a fisherman's tale, The Trout King is a story about fathers and sons, boyhood and manhood, many meanings fishing holds for those who love it, and how the unintended consequences of well-meaning choices can shape people's lives for good and ill. The dramatic action unfolds over a summer contest in a small vacation community to determine the champion trout fisherman, "The Trout King," a competition that turns deadly serious when a rough-hewn local who has not been bested is challenged by a fly-fishing purist who hates to lose.
$8.99
Embark on a journey with this unique book featuring mind-tickling artworks, igniting creativity and challenging your perceptions. A visual adventure awaits!
$19.99
Ed Butler is privileged to possess a wealth of stories about his ancestors, some of which have been passed down through generations, while others stem from his own experiences. These narratives often provoke more questions than they answer. For instance, how would one have survived in 1821, homesteading on land, if their husband disappeared while clearing land? How could a person endure a fifty-mile journey in an ox-drawn cart, traversing swampy forests with three young children, one of whom was too young for solid food? Do you know of anyone who left home at fourteen and returned only after nearly six years? Ed recalls that his father was the only person he knew who lived and traveled in a covered wagon and who trained and worked with three teams of oxen. His father milked cows for sixty-two years and had a remarkable connection with animals, long before the term "horse whisperer" became widely known. Ed's mother, with a two-year teaching certificate, taught in a one-room schoolhouse before her marriage and was adept at maintaining discipline in her classroom. Have you ever tasted dried Tennessee strawberries? How many people do you know who have owned a horse and carriage and driven it in a local parade? These stories, along with many others, are shared in this narrative. Ed provides context and explanations of terms to ensure modern readers can understand the way he was raised and how eight generations overcame the challenges they faced. He is gratified that many readers of the first edition have noted that similar stories of hardship and perseverance have been shared by the older generations in their own families. These stories, both his and those of others, form an integral part of American history. Ed hopes that readers will also take steps to preserve their family histories.
$16.00
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