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Down the Long Hills

by Louis L’Amour

First published 1968

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Seven-year-old Hardy Collins and three-year-old Betty Sue Powell are the only survivors after raiders destroy their wagon train on the western plains. With no adult left to guide them, Hardy must use the survival lessons his father taught him to find water, make shelter, obtain food and keep the younger child moving.

Their journey strips frontier adventure down to its most basic demands. Hardy has a horse, a knife and limited experience, but every decision has consequences in a landscape where weather, distance and hostile pursuit can quickly become fatal. The novel follows two children forced into responsibilities far beyond their years as they search for safety across the open country.

Historical Periods

Indian Wars of the American West1850–1890 CE

Genres

Exploration & Survival Fiction Western & Frontier Fiction

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