Kit Carson #2

When Kit Carson brings his mountain men into Blackfeet territory, he finds himself framed for a terrible crime—the kidnapping of Dancing Waters, daughter of Chief Spotted Elk—with only a torn scrap of fur as evidence. Racing against a deadline set by the chief himself, Kit must track down the real culprit, a Bay Company man named Angus MacBain, through treacherous wilderness and into a strange, otherworldly land to prove his innocence and rescue the stolen girl.

In the rugged Northwest territories of the early 1800s, Kit Carson discovers that honest trappers have been vanishing and dying along a treacherous mountain pass—only to learn the culprits aren't Indians, but a band of murderous white men guarding a hidden valley full of furs and gold. When Carson volunteers to lead an expedition into the deadly frontier, he and his party find themselves caught in a brutal fight for survival against overwhelming odds, with wounded men stranded and supplies running dangerously low. Now Carson must race against time through the wilderness to bring back help—all while his enemies set new traps to stop him cold.

The African Buffalo explores why this formidable beast earns its reputation as the world's most dangerous game—a creature so unpredictable and lethal that experienced hunters regard it with genuine respect. With nerves perpetually on edge and a fighting spirit that even lions avoid, the buffalo becomes a cunning adversary when wounded, reversing the hunt and turning the tables on those who pursue it. Its remarkable toughness, speed, and power make it one of nature's most formidable survivors.

This single-page nature feature explores the remarkable biology and behavior of Earth's largest land animal, contrasting the modern African and Indian elephants with their extinct mammoth ancestors and the rare pygmy elephant of West Africa. From their surprisingly poor circulation and eyesight to their unexpected stealth and excellent memory, the story reveals how these massive creatures are far more complex than their lumbering appearance suggests.

In 1780, young Tecumseh witnesses his people driven from their hunting grounds as white settlers push westward, igniting his determination to unite the fractured tribes against the invasion. From his early raids alongside the Cherokee to his victories at the Rapids and beyond, Tecumseh builds a powerful confederacy—only to see his dreams tested when Governor William Henry Harrison marches on the tribal camp at Tippecanoe. This chronicle follows the Shawnee leader's struggle to forge unity among the nations before the tide of conflict sweeps them all away.

During the War of 1812, Chief Tecumseh seizes the opportunity to reclaim tribal lands by allying with British General Brock against American forces advancing into Canada. After a series of victories—including the capture of Fort Detroit—Tecumseh's momentum is stalled when General Proctor proves reluctant to continue the fight, leaving the Shawnee chief to face General Harrison's advancing army with dwindling support. As the final confrontation approaches, Tecumseh's resolve is tested against both the enemy and his own uncertain allies.