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One Knife: The Tale of a White Sioux
A new Young Adult Western, by acclaimed Western author W.R. Benton. Former mountain man turned homesteader John Anderson knew life on the western frontier would be hard for his lone farming family. He did his best to give them a clean start, making peace with the local Sioux tribe and paying the tribe for his land. John didn't count on the Crow suddenly claiming the same farm land belonged to them. While preparing to abandon his homestead to the Crow, his youngest son wanders off in the confusion.Six years old, little Samuel has no hope of surviving on his own. Spreading out to search the wilderness, John finally finds a cluster of small footprints in the dirt, only to have his hopes dashed as Samuel's trail is joined by moccasin tracks, and then... vanishes.Searching on for another day proves fruitless. John is forced to accept his son is gone forever. The stricken father takes comfort in one fragile he prays Sam's blue eyes and blonde hair will mark him as a novelty, a child worthy of protection among the dark brown eyes and black hair of the typical tribe members. John's prayers are answered; Sam is raised by his captors. He learns their language and ways, and in time becomes a strong and proud Sioux warrior.Years later, a chance encounter reunites father and son and sets them on the same path. What Sam learns from John will shake up everything he thinks he knows about his real family and true parents. The reunion brings grave challenges and fresh heartaches as father and son struggle to replace the long years of separation and forge a new bond. One The Tale of a White Sioux is a stunning, fast-paced opening novel to a new series sure to thrill teen readers and older Western fans alike.Suitable for 14 and up (not for younger children)CONTENT realistic depictions of frontier violence and death.
231 pages, Paperback
Published September 7, 2019
About the author
W.R. Benton
141 books22 followersAmazon TOP 100 Western Fiction Author W.R. Benton has previously authored nine books, fiction, non-fiction and Southern Humor. W.R. Benton has previously authored books of fiction, non-fiction and Southern humor. Such notable authors as, Matt Braun, Stephen Lodge, Don Bendell, and many others have endorsed his work. His survival book, "Simple Survival, a Family Outdoors Guide," is a 2005 Silver Award Winner from the Military Writers Society of American. Additionally, this book added to the prestigious Estes Park Library in Colorado. James Drury, "The Virginian," endorsed his latest two Western books, "War Paint" and "James McKay, U.S. Army Scout."
His book, "War Paint" has been selected and the contract signed for a movie to be made. The movie is currently in the pre-production stage.
Mister Benton has an Associate Degree in Search and Rescue, Survival Operations, a baccalaureate in Occupational Safety and Health, and a Masters Degree in Psychology completed except for his thesis. Sergeant Benton retired from the military in 1997, with over twenty-six years of active duty, and at the rank of Senior Master Sergeant (E-8). He spent twelve years as a Life Support Instructor where he taught aircrew members how to use survival gear, survival procedures, and parachuting techniques. Gary has attended the following United States Air Force Survival Schools:
Basic Survival Training
Water Survival Training
Jungle Survival Training
Arctic Survival Training
Sergeant Benton also has over 12 years of classroom instruction as a Life Support Instructor, where he trained thousands of men and women.
Mr. Benton and his wife, Melanie, live near Jackson, Mississippi, with three dogs and two cats.
His book, "War Paint" has been selected and the contract signed for a movie to be made. The movie is currently in the pre-production stage.
Mister Benton has an Associate Degree in Search and Rescue, Survival Operations, a baccalaureate in Occupational Safety and Health, and a Masters Degree in Psychology completed except for his thesis. Sergeant Benton retired from the military in 1997, with over twenty-six years of active duty, and at the rank of Senior Master Sergeant (E-8). He spent twelve years as a Life Support Instructor where he taught aircrew members how to use survival gear, survival procedures, and parachuting techniques. Gary has attended the following United States Air Force Survival Schools:
Basic Survival Training
Water Survival Training
Jungle Survival Training
Arctic Survival Training
Sergeant Benton also has over 12 years of classroom instruction as a Life Support Instructor, where he trained thousands of men and women.
Mr. Benton and his wife, Melanie, live near Jackson, Mississippi, with three dogs and two cats.
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August 8, 2016
Fantastic
I have really enjoyed this book. It makes you feel like you are part of the story. I was so sorry when mom got kidnapped. But so relieved when Bear said he would want her no matter what, now that is a man. I can't wait for part two of this book. Great job Mr. Benton.
I have really enjoyed this book. It makes you feel like you are part of the story. I was so sorry when mom got kidnapped. But so relieved when Bear said he would want her no matter what, now that is a man. I can't wait for part two of this book. Great job Mr. Benton.
December 7, 2017
Enjoyable early western about the Sioux. 6 year old Samuel wanders from his family in a storm. He is picked up by a Sioux warrior and raised as a blond haired, blue eyes full Sioux. His father never stops searching and finally after 7 years finds his now Indian son. The adventure continues as they return eastward only to find two killers have escaped and kidnapped his mother. The rest of the story is retribution and the lead off into book 2.
August 31, 2016
A very entertaining western of the White Sioux warrior known as One Knife
This is an excellent western story of a five year old white child who wanders away from his family and is found by the chief of a Sioux tribe and raised by the chief as his own son. At the same time his natural parents known as Sally and John Anderson look tirelessly for the lost child. When the family narrowly escapes death at the hands of the Crow indians, they are forced off of the land which they bought from the Sioux, and the wife and her children are forced back to a safer area of the country. The father takes up the life style of a renowned trapper, who earns the name of Bear Claw for killing two grandfather bears in his years as a hunter and trapper. Yet he never gives up the search for his lost son, and eventually he locates him while visiting the Sioux tribe on one of his many adventures.
This is a grand old western that is packed with action, adventure, and explains the ways of the Sioux nation and the love that the white child develops as a Chosen One of his "red" people. Eventually he learns the ways of the white man while leaving his indian parents to meet his white mother and siblings. As he slowly begins to understand his vision and mission as spoken to him by The Great Spirit one is drawn deeper and relentlessly into the internal conflict that One Knife feels as he tries to understand if his role is to help his red or his white family. I genuinely loved this book. The author storytelling reminds me of the many great books written by Zane Grey that kept me enraptured during my adolescent years. I believe the collection of books written by Mr. Anderson will elicit the same response from my Grandchildren. Enjoy!
This is an excellent western story of a five year old white child who wanders away from his family and is found by the chief of a Sioux tribe and raised by the chief as his own son. At the same time his natural parents known as Sally and John Anderson look tirelessly for the lost child. When the family narrowly escapes death at the hands of the Crow indians, they are forced off of the land which they bought from the Sioux, and the wife and her children are forced back to a safer area of the country. The father takes up the life style of a renowned trapper, who earns the name of Bear Claw for killing two grandfather bears in his years as a hunter and trapper. Yet he never gives up the search for his lost son, and eventually he locates him while visiting the Sioux tribe on one of his many adventures.
This is a grand old western that is packed with action, adventure, and explains the ways of the Sioux nation and the love that the white child develops as a Chosen One of his "red" people. Eventually he learns the ways of the white man while leaving his indian parents to meet his white mother and siblings. As he slowly begins to understand his vision and mission as spoken to him by The Great Spirit one is drawn deeper and relentlessly into the internal conflict that One Knife feels as he tries to understand if his role is to help his red or his white family. I genuinely loved this book. The author storytelling reminds me of the many great books written by Zane Grey that kept me enraptured during my adolescent years. I believe the collection of books written by Mr. Anderson will elicit the same response from my Grandchildren. Enjoy!
October 22, 2016
Never Give Up
When a Mountain Man's son goes missing, he never gives up the search. When his family is attacked and his wife kidnapped, nothing can stop him getting her back and her attackers killed.
When a Mountain Man's son goes missing, he never gives up the search. When his family is attacked and his wife kidnapped, nothing can stop him getting her back and her attackers killed.
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