<p>This collection features seven tales inspired by America’s colorful history from colonial times to the early twentieth century including the Newbery Medal winner <i>The Matchlock Gun</i>.</p><p>In <i>The Matchlock Gun</i> young Edward must protect his family from marauding Indians when his father is called away. In <i>Two Logs Crossing</i> John Haskell spends two harsh winters fur trapping with a wise Indian to pay off his father’s tremendous debt. And in <i>Tom Whipple</i> an adventuresome youth leaves his mother in New York and signs up for sea duty on a ship bound for Russia where he hopes to meet the czar. </P><P>Other stories include <i>Wilderness Clearing</i> <i>Cadmus Henry</i> <i>Water Never Hurt a Man</i> and <i>Uncle Ben’s Whale</i>.</p></P><P>A Blackstone Audio production.</P>