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The art of hunting and fishing has never seen this kind of humor. Dan Bomkamp tells his tales about him and his new-found young companion as they experience the great outdoors in one side-splitting advenure after another. There's never a dull moment while these two are together, whether it be on the ice, in the woods, on the water, or in the back yard. The Adventures of Thunderfoot is sure to tickle your funny bone.

Set in 1900 on the banks of enchanted Devil's Lake and in the streets of charming and picturesque Baraboo, Wisconsin, this is the final episode of the Legends Series.Living in the Cliff House resort hotel overlooking the lake, Christian Parker and Clay Edwards are in search of a piano player to satisfy the musical needs of their theatrical endeavors. With the help of another new friend, they find him. But when he mysteriously disappears, they find themselves on a quest that is more than just seeking a piano man.

Wisconsin has its share of ghost towns. Villages grew from trading posts, lumber camps, and mining sites. Some didn't survive the catastrophes that befell them, but they all surely experienced grand moments when anticipation of greatness loomed and prosperity seemed well within grasp. And many, before they passed from existence, wrote some colorful pages in Wisconsin history. Twenty-nine of these villages once again come to life on the pages of GHOSTVILLE.NEW... REVISED EDITION... includes the history of the Wisconsin Indian tribes, Wisconsin lumber industry, and much, much more!

Veteran climber Paul Huebner takes you on spectacular climbing adventures in the Alps of Europe, the mountains of Alaska, the Colorado Rockies, Canada and the North Cascades, the volcanoes of Mexico and the Andes of Bolivia and Ecuador. He describes in vivid detail the many risks, mishaps and close calls he's experienced on his adventures, including witnessing the heart-pounding rescue of a terrified woman high on the Matterhorn after her partner had fallen to his death; the miraculous escape from a bombardment of falling rocks and lightning while leading a team of amateurs in the Canadian Rockies; and succumbing to altitude sickness and being greeted by a shotgun-toting night watchman in the Andes. Huebner enlightens you on the ever-present question of why climbers take the inconceivable risks and expose themselves to the incredible hazards, and he explains why he finally decided to hang up the rope.

A collection of short stories by J.L. Fredrick, including his first published novellas, The Other End of the Tunnel, and Aftermath. Dance With a Tornado and Mississippi Pirates fall into Fredrick's favorite category--historical fiction, based on real events and people. House of Many Rooms is a fun story with a twinge of sci-fi thrown in, and Bigger Rocks is Fredrick's brief interpretation of the history of the world. Good entertainment all around.

Book 2 of the Legends Series: Nearly four decades after the myth is discovered to be a hoax, the people of Wellington still fear the legend that an evil spirit still guards over the nearby mining ghost town, Silver Spring. But now that three enterprising youngsters have discovered the private journals written by a former Silver Spring resident and the 1967 scholar who disproved the legend, more astounding discoveries surface. Secrecy, now, is the key to protecting their breakthrough--a hidden treasure that may really exist. A figure from the past, however, is attempting to ruin their plans.

Growing up on a Wisconsin farm was, without a doubt, a little different for a youngster in the 1950s than it is today. A trip to town could mean an adventure, and riding the train to Chicago seemed like the most incredible experience of a lifetime. From bringing in the hay before a summer thunderstorm, to bringing in the woodstove before the brutal winter; from planting a garden, to feeding the chickens; from exploring the wilderness to skating on an ice-covered creek; you'll enjoy every story about growing with the changing seasons. Just 107 pages, but every word is from the heart. (Illustrated)

Is there life after the river for Will Madison and Andy Lorado? Their riverboat, the Madison, is totally destroyed by fire in 1934 at the St. Louis levee. Will and Andy continue their lives on solid ground while the entire country is still in the throes of the Great Depression. Some of their new acquaintances spell trouble with a capital T, and some become their steadfast companions as they entertain new adventure that takes them back to where it all began. A journey to LaCrosse, Wisconsin, where Will was first introduced to life on the river, spawns a new beginning for him and his three best friends. A surprise visit by an old friend makes it all happen.

Diamonds, drugs and gun-running mixed with jealousy and deception make a dangerous concoction. In an attempt to repay an obligation to an old Army buddy, Mike Barnes arrives in Madison, Wisconsin as the result of a mysterious request from the indestructible Donovan Harlow. But when the ex-Lieutenant is found in a pool of blood on his apartment floor, Mike's promise to the dead man is hard to explain to the police, and he is quickly included high on the long list of suspects. Investigation uncovers Harlow's connection with a drug ring, and his death triggers the arrests of a few of its operatives that will prove to be the biggest drug bust in Wisconsin history.

When would-be train robbers discover that someone has betrayed the gang, young Jackson Evans finds he is trapped in a deadly snare: the gang leaders will kill him if he walks out because he knows too much; and an over-zealous sheriff will gun him down if he stays. The beautiful LaCrosse River valley region, West Salem and Sparta, Wisconsin are the backdrops for this robbery-gone-bad episode set in 1885. A Black Hills outlaw who escaped the Pinkertons eight years earlier and has managed to stay clear from the long arm of the law, returns from hiding to a small Wisconsin community using an alias for cover. His scheme to rob a Chicago & North Western train heading to LaCrosse carrying $75,000 of payroll money for a logging company seems like a good plan. But a flaw in his well-laid design will challenge the gang's efforts.

Brigadoon Creek is right around the next bend a couple counties over. Don't let your dreams fade away with time. Brigadoon Creek only appears once every 100 years, making it impossible for any angler to visit this mythical and magical place more than once in a lifetime. We trout anglers are dreamers.

Tom Bennett's Americana prose and poetry is down-to-earth. It's more than Chicken Soup. It's Cream of Chicken Soup for the soul.

Charlie Martin and "Frenchy" come from completely different cultures. But they aren't so different--they're boys who seek adventure and often find trouble without looking for it. Their friendship grows in 1870s LaCrosse, Wisconsin where logs, lumber, and steamboats on the Mississippi River are a way of life. Based on the true historical account of one of those boats, the log rafter "Bella Mac," this is the gripping story of how these heroic boys bravely face disaster head-on.

Bank robbers, Indians, and Civil War heroes are just samples from the many fascinating stories about Wisconsin's intriguing and colorful past. ETC, ETC, ETC... is a variety pack of historical subjects with informative aroma and entertaining flavor.

How do we describe John McQ's poetry? Contemporary? Old fashioned? Contrary? Bizarre? Whatever, it is unique with varying topics. His opinions and observations flowing through his poetry will astound and entertain!

Book 4 of the Legends Series: Silver Spring, the Nineteenth Century ghost town has been resurrected to a popular entertainment spot with its fine theater, unique stores, and luxury hotel, all designed with Wild West flavor. The local citizens have been convinced that a legend surrounding the old town is nothing to fear, and the tourists don't know otherwise. Everything is going smoothly... until some unexpected mysterious visitors cause some very probing questions to arise. Their identities remain a mystery, and one of them will communicate with only the young gardener, Jerry Stevens. He issues stark warnings of a potential disaster facing Silver Spring, but he also has the solution to avoid catastrophe. Now it is up to the three people who recreated the town to save it from destruction.

This volume includes 2 complete J.L. Fredrick novellas: The Other End of the Tunnel; Obsessed with the possibility of a supernatural encounter, Shawn and Steve sneak into a forbidden haunted house one stormy night in 1965. They discover more than they bargained for, as the spooky old house is host to more than just ghosts. Aftermath; Shawn and Steve are on another wildly exciting adventure when they are entrusted with a mysterious artifact that possesses some rather peculiar qualities. But they must stay one step ahead of crooks, mad scientists, and even the FBI to protect the most incredible discovery of all times.

What was it like to grow up in the late 1950s and early 1960s in a large family nestled in a tiny village on the banks of the Great River? Surrounded by breath-taking natural beauty and striking poverty in one of the least populated and poorest counties in the state, a family struggles to make ends meet while creating their own entertainment through fishing, trapping, and hunting along the hills, backwaters and sloughs of the mighty Mississippi River.

Inspiration. Advice. Motivation. Recognizing opportunity. These are the elements that Frank Weeks shows the young entrepreneur by telling his story of success. Learn how starting with little assets and big ambition, he worked his way from gas station attendant to multi-millionaire... slowly, and deliberately, with dedicated focus on his goals.

Actress Linda Blair was immortalized by her role in THE EXORCIST. Because of this, her 41 other movies are often overlooked. Her cinematic art does more than entertain us. It encapsulates a time span parallel with the maturing of the Baby Boomer. Many of her movies address the issues current with this generation: alcoholism, treatment of the mentally ill, the dilemma of the returning Viet Nam Vet and the families of those who couldn't return, cryogenics, corruption, and the treatment of animals. Her life also brought issues to the front that have been kept in the closet for years. It has been Ashmore's endeavor to share some of her movies with the public. They chronicle the Baby Boomers' era, featuring the change of styles, the cars, the tunes, and the movies. It is his desire that you enjoy this experience as much as he did.

The hidden valleys and trout streams of Southwestern Wisconsin are calling your name! The Stream of Time by Len Harris will make you feel like you are there as you experience the adrenaline rush of hooking a huge brown trout on your line. Smell the sweet meadowland wildflowers and feel the supple green grass under your feet as you wander through the tranquility, visiting places and times that will surely put laughter in your heart and, perhaps, a tear in your eye.

Two teenagers and their dog are awakened in the middle of the night when an intruder invades their campsite in a remote Wisconsin valley. Little do they know that this encounter will lead them on an unbelievable adventure and an extraordinary friendship with a most incredible wild creature.

The summer of 1975 promised excitement and adventure for twin brothers and college students Mike and Mark, working aboard the greatest ship on the Great Lakes-the Edmund Fitzgerald. She was a 729-foot-long behemoth that had been carrying freight the lakes for nearly 20 years; the twins were seeking first-hand knowledge and experience for their chosen field of engineering. But when the November gales blow, it means deadly danger to any ship on the Great Lakes. As fate would have it, the twins are separated for the November 10th trip... the final voyage of the Edmund Fitzgerald.

Book One of the Legends Series: The story is built around the legend of a mining ghost town and spans more than a century with stirring mystery and thrilling adventure. Cory Brockway arrives in the small college town of Wellington two weeks before the fall semester begins. He finds himself deeply intrigued with a local legend that appears to have been distorted by outlandish assumptions and eccentric misinformation. But one thing is certain: the nearby ghost town, Silver Spring, is haunted. Cory is witness to the bizarre, ghostly aura guarding its mystifying secrets, and he is lured into a collision course with the past. An unexplainable supremecy compels him to seek out the truth. With help from his new best friend, Buck Paxton, he discovers staggering evidence that could destroy the reputation of a prominent local figure, and could ruin his own academic success as well. Cory and Buck jeopardize their own safety to uncover the vaguely recorded and unrecorded history, bit by mysterious bit. What they discover produces a tangled mind game, and the results could prove deadly.

Brandon, a young pilot and his friend, Matt, fly into the Canadian wilderness on their way to their parents' newly acquired fishing lodge on massive Lake of the Woods. An unexpected raging spring storm forces them down on one of 14,000 islands. The two young fliers face the prospect of a long wait for rescue. But a chance meeting in that wilderness changes their lives forever.

Ethan Randall has always been a big brother to his younger next-door neighbor and best friend, Marshall Crawford. But his high school days end, and serving his country in the military becomes his top priority. During one last fly-in fishing trip to Canada with Marshall and their fathers, Ethan risks his life to save his friend as tragedy ends the outing. Ethan becomes a bomb-dog handler in the Marine Corp, and when the unthinkable happens in Afghanistan, it's up to Marshall to make sure that Ethan doesn't give up on the difficult journey back to health. He knows that a true friend should always be there.

It's the summer all boys dream of... the summer when they turn 16 and they can drive a car. This is the summer of fun for your friends from the Gosey--Dewey, Chick, Dougie and Dan--as they expand their territory and broaden the scope of their hilarious antics. It's all possible now, thanks to "Big Edna," Dewey's first car, a 1953 Plymouth. Even if you haven't read THE GOSEY, you'll enjoy the escapades of these four friends as Big Edna takes them around town and across the state on wild, new adventures.

The importance of friendship is captured in these stories of growing up in a small town on the banks of the Wisconsin River. Between favorite summertime activities like fishing, swimming, camping and baseball, Dan and his three best buddies find ways to earn spending money to carry them through a very memorable summer. And when you are thirteen... summer is ALWAYS better than school!

"The winds of hell were loose on the Mississippi River on Armistice day and night in 1940. They came across the prairies, from the south and west, and met a frigid cold front from Canada creating a mighty, freezing, invisible force. They charged down from the river bluffs to the placid stream below and reached with deathly fingers for the life that beat beneath the canvas jackets of thousands of duck hunters. Dan Bomkamp has added a touching story of friendship amoung several young boys caught up in this deadly 1940 storm.

Disasters can't spoil a long-awaited dream of boyhood adventure for life-long buddies, Ladd and Tone, and their newfound friend, young Willie. They discover that their summer of leisure and fun building and living in a cabin on a remote Wisconsin River island is occasionally interrupted by dangers they didn't anticipate. An unexpected opportunity offers them a spectacular grand finale to their summer vacation--an adventure of a lifetime--to retrace the voyage of the first great explorers who conquered the unknown Wisconsin River. Their 200-mile journey by boat lures them into a life-threatening dilemma and they are forced to conquer the river in their own way.