Kent J. McGrew
The Dragon Tooth Gold Series
In the year 1841, two determined immigrants set foot on American soil, marking the beginning of the Callahan family’s epic saga. Dive into the gripping tale of these early pioneers, whose sheer tenacity and unyielding spirit were their only weapons against the harsh realities of frontier life.
Experience the raw endurance it took not just to survive, but to carve out a successful existence in this untamed land. Through heart-pounding adventures and relentless challenges, you’ll witness firsthand the embodiment of Horace Greeley’s timeless advice: “Go west, young man. Go west.”
Join the Callahans on their journey and feel the pulse of the American frontier as they strive to turn dreams into reality against all odds.
Immigrants – Volume I Dragon Tooth Gold Series
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Dragon Tooth Gold Series – Immigrants begins the story of Aaden Callahan and Anna Mercier, two landed immigrants. They meet while teaching at Columbia University in New York City. The year is 1841. The young Dr. Callahan woos and wins the hert of the smart and beautiful Anna, but their courtship isn’t easy.
Pioneers – Volume II Dragon Tooth Gold Series
Brace yourself for an epic saga set in the turbulent midsummer of 1860.
As the nation teeters on the brink of civil war, Eli Callahan, the eldest of the immigrant family’s second generation, along with the twins Roland and Jacques, are thrust into the Army Supply Service under the urging of their fierce matriarchs, Anna and Denise.
Embarking on the treacherous Santa Fe Trail, the Callahan children face renegades, Indians, relentless storms, and deadly diseases at every turn. Through harrowing escapades, they each seize the chance to live out Horace Greeley’s timeless call: “Go west, young man. Go west.” It’s a journey of grit, danger, and relentless pursuit of the American dream!
Paydirt – Volume III Dragon Tooth Gold Series
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It’s not only the “Luck of the Irish” that brings the young Callahans to one of the richest gold mines in the Arizona Territories Though the pateince and perserverance of an Indian woman that Eli Callahan take for his wife, the secretsof Red Mountain are unveileve layer by layer. From Gold pan to arrastra and sluice, to underground ming, stamp mills and amalagam tables, the wealth of the Dragon Tooth Mine fuels the Fedral money presses of the Civil War.
China – The Final Conflict
China – The Final Conflict dives into the turbulent tides of human history? This book dissects our past’s lessons—or lack thereof—questioning our belief that we’ve evolved beyond ancient conflicts. From the atlatl to the atom bomb, technology has shaped our destiny, often ignored. Are we really wiser today, or just better armed? Discover the cyclical nature of history and the darkly fascinating paths we’ve taken.