Facing death was a common element of pioneer life. Each of these true action-packed stories draws you into that world of danger, where you can share in the triumphs of courage that helped the early settlers survive. This book is an unusual find and a fascinating read for people of all ages.
-Lee Nelson, author

How would you respond to these challenges?

• Poisonous snakes in your bed
• Watching an Indian chief take your two-year-old cousin hostage
• Facing a cornered, enraged bobcat without a weapon
• Indian warriors galloping toward you while your wagon is helplessly stuck in the snow

These are only a few of the life-threatening situations that confronted courageous pioneers. In these remarkable true stories of survival, you can experience these and other exciting adventures. Think about what you would do, then open the book and discover how these pioneers and Indians survived the challenges that were a daily part of the settling the American West.