Books like Down the long hills by Louis L'Amour
After a massacre leaves Hardy and his daughter Betty Sue with only a horse and a knife, they must face the harsh wilderness. Seven‑year‑old Hardy and three‑year‑old Betty Sue are joined by their small children as they struggle against hunger, dangerous Native American tribes, ruthless outlaws, and the animals that roam the limitless prairie. Their determination is tested as the odds turn against them and their hope begins to wane.
First publish date: 1968
Genre: Western Fiction/Historical Western
Authors: Louis L'Amour
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