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Dive into the heart of Colorados mining history with Cross-Cut, a gripping tale of Squint Rodain and his son as they battle to reclaim the Blue Poppy Silver Mine from the clutches of Robert Fairchild. This captivating novel captures the essence of the Wild West, filled with adventure, conflict, and the relentless pursuit of fortune. (Summary by Jim Locke)

Annie Oakley was without a doubt the greatest markswomen who ever lived. She was christened Phoebe Ann Mosey but was called Annie from childhood. Oakley was the stage name that she assumed when she first started to perform with Frank Butler. From obscure and impoverished beginnings, she made herself into the best known woman of her time, propelled by an indomitable spirit and an uncanny shooting ability. We learn of her enduring marriage to Frank Butler and their first meeting — a shooting match in which the seemingly delicate young girl defeated the professional marksman; her association ...

Annie Oakley was without a doubt the greatest markswoman who ever lived. Born in 1860 in Darke County, Ohio, she built herself from obscure and impoverished beginnings into the best known woman of her time.