Determined and with Courage Heading West
Determined and with Courage Heading West by Marlin L. Patterson is a fictional narrative published by Westbow Press on October 11, 2022. This 308-page book is written in English and follows the journey of seventeen-year-old Jed in 1864 central Illinois as he sets out to find his father, who left three years prior in search of gold. Armed with a letter from his father, Jed embarks on a westward adventure, driven by the need to inform his father of his mother’s passing.
Throughout his travels, Jed encounters various individuals who provide him with additional clues about his father’s whereabouts. As he navigates the challenges of pioneering life, he draws on his skills as a carpenter and woodworker, learned during a three-year apprenticeship. The story explores themes of determination and courage as Jed faces the responsibilities of youth, builds relationships, and overcomes obstacles in his quest to reunite his family.
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It’s 1864 in central Illinois, and seventeen-year-old Jed is determined to go west to find his father, who left three years earlier in search of gold. Not knowing exactly where he is located, Jed feels his father should know of the passing of his wife, Jed’s mother. Having one clue in his hand–a letter from his father–he has an idea of where to start: Arizona.
As he travels westward, Jed finds additional clues of where his father might be from the people he meets along the way. Alone, he faces the early responsibilities of youth, the adventures of the outdoors, and building everything by hand. Having served a three-year apprenticeship as a carpenter and woodworker, Jed knows the work that is involved with building starting from scratch.
On his journey, Jed experiences the trials and adventures of pioneering in the mid-1800s, making new friends along the way. Travel with Jed as he rides, joins wagon trains, and serves those in need. As Jed faces challenges, he uses his determination and courage to overcome obstacles, all while hoping to find the father he lost and bring his family back together.
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