Samuel Chambers must eke out a living on the Salmon River during a brutal winter while his heart is torn between a ranch-hand girl and returning to his life as a miner in the high country.

Salmon River Kid is the continuing saga of Samuel Chambers as he falls in love and comes of age in a hostile world in 1872 Idaho Territory. The book reveals life on the Salmon River from Slate Creek to Warrens during the years preceding the Nez Perce War of 1877.

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Salmon River Kid is a coming-of-age adventure involving thirteen-year-old Samuel Chambers. This sequel to Sojourner of Warren’s Camp deals with survival, coming-of-age, and mixed cultures. It is written at a cross-over level between teenager and adult and is quite suitable for older teens. It is rich in Chinese miners, Nez Perce history, outlaws, and 19th Century ranching and mining. It is based on the geography and history of Central Idaho, particularly Slate Creek and the Main Salmon River up to French Creek and up to Burgdorf and Warren. Salmon River Kid was awarded a gold medal for best historical fiction Next Generation Independent Book Awards. It was also awarded Editor’s Choice by iUniverse as well as their Star designation.

Salmon River Kid is the fourth novel in a planned series that concludes with the Sheepeater Indian War of 1879. All the novels in the series can stand alone since adequate backstory is given in each. All illustrations are the author’s work. The cover painting depicts the upper headwaters of the Salmon River.

A novel by Joseph Dorris Paperback: 404 pages Publisher: iUniverse Star (May 3, 2017) Language: English

Softcover ISBN: 978-1-5320-2092-6

Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-5320-2290-6

E-book ISBN: 978-1-5320-2093-3

Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.9 x 9 inches Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds