Lyons Regional Library

No one captures the glory, adventure and drama of the courageous men and women who tamed the American West like award-winning author Terry Johnston. His Plainsmen series brims with colorful characters, fierce battles and compelling historical lore. Entrenched on a poorly sheltered island, many of Seamus Donegan's crack squad of Army scouts lie dead-and many more are dying. Led by Colonel George Forsyth, fifty seasoned plainsmen had combed the Colorado...

In 1865, Roman Hasford sets off to make his own way in the world. His journey of self-discovery occurs at the time of the building of American railroads, the settling of Kansas and the Western territories, and the conflict with the Plains Indians.