The Spirit of The West

In the first saga, Summer Sky, Charles Seymour tells the story of a young man named Joshua who goes west after the Civil War to make a new life in the Colorado Territory. In addition to finding gold on his land and all the adventure a young man could hope for, Josh finds his greatest treasure and adventure in the person of a young woman named Elizabeth Grant. Through a series of close calls and life saving events, Josh and Elizabeth meet, and it is love at first sight. Returning home from their honeymoon, Josh and Elizabeth find their cabin burned to the ground by renegade Indians. The explosive situation brings in the Army, and finally ends with all of the tribes forced onto the reservation. Read to find out how Joshua and his bride influence those around them for the betterment of the territory. In this compelling story of tender human kindness combined with raw courage and a strong dependence on a loving God, you will find what can truly be called...the spirit of the west. Saga two, The Twins, relates the many adventures and trials that befall Josh and Elizabeth's teenagers. You will laugh and cry at some of the escapades of the twins and their Indian friends. Their faith and wit shines bright in a world of prejudice and hate. Their life is quite a journey as they encounter the likes of the McCarty Gang, and visit the great Sioux Chief Sitting Bull. Hang on for the ride! Author Charles Seymour currently resides in West Virginia with his wife Debra. They have two children, and two grandchildren. He is now retired, which frees up more time for writing, music, and travel.