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
ten 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.
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. More about
the author Longfellow
A Classic Old
West Adventure
The
Last Best West by Longfellow
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!
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.
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.
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.
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