Steve Gabany: 240 books

Cocky young glaciers, contemplative pine trees, resourceful ancient Paiutes, and rabbits too clever for their own good. Through the kindly but mysterious Basket Woman, they all become the companions and teachers of Alan, the young son of homesteaders in early Nevada. The Basket Woman, a keeper of...

Adventures in the Northwest, including a canoe trip along the coast of British Columbia, a hunt in the mountains, and a trip up the Fraser river in the time of the salmon fishing. George Bird Grinnell (September 20, 1849 – April 11, 1938) was an American anthropologist, historian, naturalist,...

This is a story of pioneers crossing the Cumberlands—one of the most impassible mountain chains in the U.S. When it was published in 1918 by McKinlay, Stone & Mackenzie, The Publishers Weekly described the book as "A 'poor white's' experience in the world of better living conditions and...

The Heart of Penelope, first published in London in 1904 marked the beginning of a prolific writing careeer for Marie Belloc Lowndes. The book was well-received: "...her novel is both clever, original, and readable." The Spectator, Nov. 26, 1904 This edition of the book contains 10...

Of course you know the "Little Miss Muffet" nursery rhyme, right? Sitting on a tuffet? Eating curds? The spider? Sure, that one. But, did you know Miss Muffet, who apparently never had a first name, held a Christmas party when her parents went next door to visit? She did! And, this 1902...

This is part of the series Alger wrote about how boys from impoverished backgrounds rose to positions of prominence through determination and hard work. Lincoln, of course, did just that. Alger makes heavy use of published material that was available to him at the time to bring an understanding of...

Peace in Friendship Village is a collection of 14 altogether charming stories about this fictional, midwest village that Zona Gale wrote about repeatedly during her long career. The Friendship Village stories an books best exemplify her lighter touch with village life. This edition of the book...

This is a short story/poem written in the fun dialect of a young boy that is sure to be enjoyed by all ages. It tells about a father who pretends he has to be away on Christmas Eve in order to play Santa Claus and surprise his children. However, his plan backfires, literally. This edition of...

Desert Gold, published in 1913, is the story of a lost gold mine. But, which is the true treasure, love or money? Prospecting in an Arizona border town, Richard Gale sees the possibilities of passion and gold when he finds himself trying to save a beautiful Spanish heiress from a Mexican bandit. Pearl...

The story begins when Rose returns home from a long trip to Europe. Everyone has changed. As a joke, Rose lines up her seven cousins to take a long look at them, just as they did with her when they first met. The youngest, Jamie, accidentally mentions that the aunts want Rose to marry one of her cousins...

This is a book that will appeal to a wide range of readers. It's about Carl, a young boy destined to become a baron in Sweden. His father was accused of stealing the family fortune, and was thrown out of the palace. Carl and his mother need to find ways to keep their lands, palaces, and status. There...

Emerson Hough wrote about the Bad Guys, as well as the Good Guys. He traveled with lawman Pat Garrett and interviewed eyewitnesses when researching his account of a uniquely American criminal type the frontier outlaw. Hough describes the circumstances that form outlaws, then provides vivid accounts...

This is a charming short story about two sisters who look forward to having their older brothers back home from school for Christmas. The setting is the countryside in Great Britain. As you read it to your children, remember that it was written in 1832! So, they may not be familiar with some words,...

This novella, written in 1850, tells a Victorian-Christmas tale of John Brown's ghastly family (suburban snobs), Captain Bonaventure de Camp and his equally awful brood (a dubious crew), and poor Soavo Spohf, organist of St. Stiff the Martyr, gifted in musical ability but not blessed in looks or love....