Stair-Building and the Steel Square A Manual of Practical Instruction in the Art of Stair-Building and Hand-Railing, and the Manifold Uses of the Steel Square - Softcover

O Rolfe, Maro

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9375369250 ISBN 13: 9789375369257

Verlag: Alpha Edition, 2025

Inhaltsangabe

A lone rider cuts a spectral figure against the endless prairie, his silhouette blurred by the rising dust of the Dakota Territory. In the shadow of ancient bluffs and whispering grasslands, the fate of a giant chief and the destiny of his people hang in the balance, as the old west teeters between tradition and encroaching change. This is a frontier adventure story steeped in the raw energy of the nineteenth-century American West, where alliances are fragile and every encounter brims with risk and revelation. At its heart, this novel unfolds as a wild west tale of conflict, loyalty, and survival. The narrative draws readers into the world of indigenous peoples, capturing the nuances of their struggle and dignity amid the relentless advance of settlers. The landscape itself becomes a living presence-expansive, untamed, and fraught with both promise and peril. Through its deft storytelling, the book explores the complex interplay between native American chiefs and those who sought to reshape the land, offering a rare glimpse into the customs, courage, and tragedies of the old Dahcotah country. With the tension of a western action novel and the depth of native American historical fiction, the story immerses readers in the stark realities and mythic grandeur of the American frontier. The characters-drawn with precision and empathy-navigate shifting loyalties, personal vendettas, and the inexorable forces of change. Every page pulses with the urgency of survival, the weight of honour, and the haunting beauty of a world on the cusp of transformation. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. For those who cherish the enduring allure of Dakota Territory fiction and the drama of the old west, this volume stands as a testament to an era both violent and visionary, inviting discovery anew.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Alpha Edition
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2025
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 9375369250
• ISBN 13: 9789375369257
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 92
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: EDITIONS GALLIMARD; ufficio.anagrafiche@meli.it; ; Via Verdi, 8.; Assago Milano; 20090; Italien