As
far as we know we were the first on the web to offer more than
just a paragraph as an excerpt from a fiction novel. That was
eight years ago.
The
nine excepts from The Last Best West constitute about
35 pages of the novel and when read in order, give the reader
a strong sense for the characters, drama, and adventure
of The Last Best West.Story
Synopsis
If you enjoy these excerpts
we guarantee you'll enjoy the rest - or your money back. No
bull.
Old
West Posters We've
developed an original line of Old West Poster Art - and frankly
we think there's nothing like it any where else. Old West Heroes
like Buffalo Bill Cody, Wild Bill Hickock, George Armstrong
Custer, and Gunfighters like Jesse James, Butch and Sundance,
John Wesley Hardin, Billy The Kid, and Doc Holliday have all
been faithfully portrayed in the context of their times.
The
Wild West is in its last days. In August of 1896 gold is discovered
on Rabbit Creek,
a tributary of the Klondike River, in the wilds of northwestern
Canada. It's quickly renamed Bonanza Creek, and the largest
gold rush in history is on.
Reviewed
in True West Magazine
"The
Last Best West is the story of Wasey Bruce and his quest for
justice against the evil Poke Roberts. After committing yet
another heinous crime, Poke decides that Klondike Gold Rush
country is where he and his cronies need to be. Meanwhile,
Wasey has received word to put a muzzle on Poke and his outlaws.
Wasey
packs up his cousin, his wife and a friend to make the long
trek. The four experience a wonderful journey that highlights
the Old West countryside and the wild days of yesteryear.
The Last Best West is also a refreshing Western in that the
female characters are more prominent and less supporting."
- Jennifer Oldridge True West magazine.
Nov/Dec/2004.
The
Last Best West by Longfellow Deeds
has a strong cast of both male and female characters
that should captivate the imagination of readers of
both sexes. The knowledgeable westerner will
find lots of old west facts buried within the story
pages.
The
Last Best West Complete contains Books I and II,
in one volume. The novel is 367 pages long and just
under 126,000 words.
Just $21.95 for this compelling old west adventure
story. Shipping
is $8.00 total is $29.95.
Book is ~5.5 x 8.5 in. Full color cover - Printed
on recycled paper.
Order
your copy of The Last Best West and if you don't agree
that it's one of the best adventure stories you've read, we'll
refund yer full purchase price!
Custom
Cowboy Hats from The Last Best West
In today's world of depleting Ozone
and the rise of melanoma and skin cancer - everyone
needs a good hat to shield their face and neck from
the harmful effects of the sun. What could be more
timeless and useful than a fine fur-felt Cowboy
Hat? It will keep your face and neck in constant
shade - regardless of the position of the sun, and
your eyes and lips will say thankee-thankee. It'll
be your friend for life and will age just as gracefully
as you!
We'll
give you what you want.
Made
to your Specifications. If you don't see what you
want - send us a picture - and we'll make our version
of that hat.
Longfellow
researched the designs based on historical photos
and original mail order catalogues from the late
1800's and the early decades of the 20th Century.
Of particular help was the Smithsonian Website,
the Library, and the archives of the Glenbow Museum
in Calgary. And of course those great Hollywood
Westerns.
Old
Fashion Quality
You won't find these western hats
at your nearest mall. Many of the brim shapes or
crowns may look familiar, may even be the same,
but they are poor imitations, cookie-cutter designs;
mass produced and available virtually anywhere.
Any Custom Hat you buy from The Last Best West -
has character build right in it from the hands of
our master hatter. Each hat is unique, hand crafted
using the same hat making equipment that was in
use when cowboys roamed the Wild West.
This
is a known example of an authentic badge for the
position of Marshal in Deadwood, South Dakota. This
is the type of badge that Seth Bullock, in the HBO
series, Deadwood, may have worn, during the
early years of the gold boom in the Black Hills.
High
quality replica badge. Comes in gift box with story
card.