Beyond Blue Earth to the French Prairie Volume II (ePub)

Immerse yourself in 'Beyond Blue Earth to the French Prairie, Volume II,' an odyssey traversing the frontiers of time and place, weaving tales of overlooked heroes and hidden narratives that embody the essence of America's heritage. John d'Arc Lorenz III resurrects forgotten figures, their stories pulsating with courage, tenacity, and a spirit of endurance, echoing down the corridors of time and resounding in our collective consciousness.

Venture alongside the formidable Chief 'Yellow Bird' Piupiumaksmaks, his resolute gaze surveying the expanses of Wallawalla lands, his feet whispering tales of generations past with each stride across the vast prairies. Share in the steadfast resolve of Honoré Picard as he courageously stands against the ceaseless tide of frontier expansion, a bulwark defending his hearth and home.

Experience the raw, unadulterated pulse of the wild American Frontier. Join the daring exploits of André Picard, Etienne Lucier, and Joseph Rocquebrune, their spirits intertwined with the untamed wilderness. Traverse the sprawling Columbia District alongside Rocquebrune, the air thick with anticipation as you partake in the relentless pursuit of valuable furs and hidden treasures. Feel the determination radiating from Lucier, a trailblazer of the Oregon Trail, the unyielding leader of Oregon's Provisional Government.

Submerge into the intricate tapestry of Syilx Okanagan culture, each thread spun with reverence by the fearless André Picard. Follow the resilient steps of John Adolph Picard, leaving an indelible imprint that extends far beyond his St. Paul Blacksmith Shop. Embark on an adrenaline-infused adventure with Amédée Choquette as he faces a grizzly on the perilous Oregon Trail.

Join Catherine and Teresa Farnan in their poignant journey, their hearts heavy with the echoes of their destitute homeland, yet filled with the hope of a new world. Stand beside the Kwakiutl princess, Josephete Noite, as she deftly straddles the precipice between tradition and transformation.

Witness the defiance of the Wallawalla and Cayuse peoples, their spirit unyielding as they fiercely defend their ancestral lands from an onslaught of pioneers. Their fervor and devotion to their culture, their unquenchable thirst for justice, continue to shape the American landscape.