Face the Wind - Palaz, Nedler

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Résumé :
'Face the Wind' is a term used by Native American men to demonstrate their prowess in battle, at winning against odds, and succeeding in their endeavor. The term carries succinct relevance to the Smith twins and their resolute spirits. In this Tenth historical fiction novel of The Checker Board Series, in 1898, Dave Smith moves his family into Sheridan, Wyoming in order to take over the district court judgeship. It requires a period of adjustment, particularly as his old partner, Jim Bowen shows up to open new objectives in quelling the criminal element that inhabits a large part of the very district in which Dave Smith is a judge. Old law business resurfaces in which specific objectives are set as well as locating more information in order to capture wrongdoers. Even Butch Cassidy, notorious outlaw, confounds Dave to the point Wyoming's Governor threatens to remove Dave from his judge's position. This novel is historical as it describes the early build-out of Sheridan, including the railroads, coal mining, and the early stages of the local water treatment plant. Even a remote dinosaur dig creates a momentous find while at the same time evades an outlaw gang on their own home turf of the Hole in the Wall hideout. This book is a 'Coming of Age' story that includes the separate lives of the Smith twin's, Seth and Seamus, and how their courses diverge, each with his own approach to life. Seamus endeavors to learn about water control while working as an apprentice for the Sheridan water works engineer. His studies include engineering school in Boston. Seth attempts to shine at polo only to learn how disastrous is the sport. After a catastrophic riding accident, Seth meets Willow, a lovely Cheyenne girl trained as an herbalist and horse healer. Willow captures Seth's heart and must state her intents to Dave Smith in order to be accepted. Remaining on the ranch, Seth and Willow learn more about horse breeding and training. Cheyenne Indian Sam Eagle Feather, Dave's old partner, maintains a delicate tightrope strung between being free or relegated to the reservation. Sam confronts rustlers who attack his small ranch which start a cascade of adversity for all concerned....

Biographie:
Nedler Palaz is a pen-name chosen by the author to reflect the western back- ground of the fiction series of Checker Board books. The author, Nellie Pallagi, has a life time interest in the western genre. The series follows the exploits of a nineteen-year-old runaway, Dave Smith, who learns equal amounts of ranching and gun-fighting skills in 1879 Texas, and then travels onward into new adventures throughout the west. This book, in particular, picks up the story fifteen years after resigning as a federal marshal, and continues the exploits of Dave Smith, while including the history and build out of Wyoming. In 1896, civilization has finally taken hold after decades of Indian warfare with the Army, cattle wars, and final Indian settlement in reservations. Yet one more struggle remained in which Dave Smith and Sam Eagle Feather confronts the fiercest fighters of old Indian warfare - The Cheyenne Dog Soldiers. Ms. Pallagi resides in Granville, Ohio. See www.nedlerpalaz.com...

Sommaire:
Nedler Palaz is a pen-name chosen by the author to reflect the western back- ground of the fiction series of Checker Board books. The author, Nellie Pallagi, has a life time interest in the western genre. The series follows the exploits of a nineteen-year-old runaway, Dave Smith, who learns equal amounts of ranching and gun-fighting skills in 1879 Texas, and then travels onward into new adventures throughout the west. This book, in particular, picks up the story fifteen years after resigning as a federal marshal, and continues the exploits of Dave Smith, while including the history and build out of Wyoming. In 1896, civilization has finally taken hold after decades of Indian warfare with the Army, cattle wars, and final Indian settlement in reservations. Yet one more struggle remained in which Dave Smith and Sam Eagle Feather confronts the fiercest fighters of old Indian warfare - The Cheyenne Dog Soldiers. Ms. Pallagi resides in Granville, Ohio. See www.nedlerpalaz.com...