Out of the West Author:Dennis Goodwin Out of the West contains five true stories by Dennis Goodwin, of incidents and accidents in the early American West... "The Thunder Dreamer" - During a vision, Black Elk's sacred grandfathers give him mystical powers...including a bow that later protects him from a flurry of bullets at Wounded Knee. "Mountain Man University" - Studying ... more »in "classes" taught by charging grizzlies, murderous Indians and sub-zero windstorms, James Clyman earns his degree in mountain survival. "Billion Dollar Beans" - In Nevada's White Pine mountain range, an eventual billion dollars in silver, gold and copper begins with a simmering bowl of beans. "The Sad Saga of Sweetwater" - "Cattle Kate" runs headlong into a gang of vigilantes and then becomes the most famous woman in Wyoming...after her hanging. "'Complete' Ignorance" - John Bidwell and his adventurous friends know everything about California as they head out toward the glorious land. Well, almost everything...except how to get there.« less