Synopsis
This is a family-friendly novel from Unlimited Publishing LLC, rich in historical detail and engaging characters, like books by James Michener.A thirteen-year old orphan, Sheffield Boxer must kill to save two children. As he agonizes over killing, he learns that a vengeful bandito wants him dead. He escapes. Running Wolf, an Army scout, teaches him new skills, and Sheffield matures in the West, still tortured morally and ever vigilant. An unknown uncle gives him a chance to attend Harvard, where culture and academics challenge him... along with a formidable lovely girl. Could she ever love a man lacking city sophistication... and with a price on his head? He finds answers to this question, and the mystery of his birth - knowledge that no formal education could provide.
About the Author
Raised on a farm in rural Indiana, William W. Erwin was a 20 year-old member of the Army Air Corps in WW2. He bought his first 80 acres with money earned from 4H projects. With a degree in agricultural economics from the University of Illinois, he also fed a passion for history through continuing education classes... and by keeping his latest history read under his bed every night. A life-long farmer and public servant, he served as a state senator, Assistant Secretary of Agriculture, EPA environmental expert, and noted public speaker. A world traveler, he told countless stories to his grandchildren on the backroads of Europe. His gift for storytelling is now available to everyone in a charming trio of historical fiction books, suitable for children and adults alike. Visit ErwinBooks.com for more information.
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