The Long Rifle

A tale as vast and boundless as the Western horizon itself.. Follow young Andy Burnett as he flees his stepfather’s grasp and embarks on a journey into the untamed Rocky Mountains. Armed with the legendary rifle of Daniel Boone, Andy faces the trials of his first buffalo hunt, his first love, and the harrowing encounters with Native American warriors that will test his very character.. In the heart of the wilderness, Andy learns the true meaning of partnership and discovers a profound connection with the natural world. From moments of exhilarating triumph to desperate struggle, he embraces every aspect of his journey with unwavering courage.. As Andy evolves from boy to man, he grapples with the inevitable conclusion of his grand adventure. Will he find solace in the memories of his shining moments, or will the wilderness forever call to his restless soul?. Written in period dialect and told as a campfire tale as old as the first humans, Win Blevins brings to life a bygone era of adventure in this colorful narrative fiction. Drawing on real-life mountain men, places, and characters, readers are sure to be immersed in the heart-pounding excitement of the Western frontier.