Books like Savage Sam by Fred Gipson
Set in East Texas during the 1870s, "Savage Sam" follows the young son of Old Yeller as he assists his family in escaping the threat of Apache Indians. The story highlights the challenges of frontier life and the bond between humans and dogs.
First publish date: 1962
Genre: Western Fiction/Historical Western
Authors: Fred Gipson
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