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In this baker's dozen of all new and original stories from Rusty Wilson, the World's Greatest Bigfoot Storyteller, you'll see an Alaska that few see, an Alaska that maybe even fewer want to see, and an Alaska that puts all the other states to shame for mysterious places and happenings, as well as having the highest number per capita of people who go missing without a trace.

Ready for some stories from the vast wilderness of Canada? It's home to the sasquatch: a creature that's revered and feared by the natives there since before time was recorded. Settle back with a cup of hot chocolate, lock the doors, and be ready to call your best friend in case you start seeing big hairy faces in the window (but be aware that your friend may also be listening to these stories, so have a backup plan).

And now, a great Bigfoot book for both the Bigfoot believer and those who just enjoy a good story! Flyfishing guide Rusty Wilson spent years collecting these stories from his clients around the campfire, stories guaranteed to scare the pants off you—or make you want to meet the Big Guy! Come read about a lonely albino Bigfoot—being stalked in the forests of northern California—a Bigfoot and his dog—rockhounding in Nevada with the Big Guy—the Bigfoot who tried to stop the BASE jumpers—and many more great campfire tales!

Ever thought about visiting the beautiful and rugged state of Montana? If so, be sure to listen to these stories before you go, for there may be more there than you ever imagined in your wildest dreams. These all new stories are sure to make you want to hide deep in your sleeping bag if you’re brave enough to listen to them at night by headlamp while camped in one of the state’s beautiful campgrounds. And what just brushed against your tent? A wolf? Grizzly bear? Or was it something even bigger and more terrifying?

"To Build a Fire" is the best known of all London's stories. It tells the story of a new arrival to the Klondike who stubbornly ignores warnings about the folly of traveling alone. He falls through the ice into a creek in 70-below weather, and his survival depends on being able to build a fire and dry his clothes - which he is unable to do. The famous version of this story was published in 1908.

This first of two short stories is a prequel to a novel that delves into the world of big utilities, big coal, and the battle for green energy. It begins with a young coal miner from Kentucky who is taken under the wing of a wealthy industrialist who repays a long-overdue debt of gratitude to the young man's father. The transformation of the boy from a poor coal miner to a successful executive juxtaposes corporate bottom lines with his original Eastern Kentucky roots of humility and honesty.

The dawn settled the dust of the previous day. Colonel William Walker faced a churned pink horizon, ready to die. He was about to be executed by a Nicaraguan government. Three smooth, shiny bore muskets aimed for this heart. “Why did it come to this? Will I see Ellen again?” thought Walker. As the sentence of execution was read, the sun peaked cautiously from its cloud haven. Then a sword came slashing forward for the firing squad to quit the prisoner’s life. At 36 years of age, William Walker became a quick legend. The date was September 12, 1860.

Publicada en 1908, “Hacer un fuego” (“To Build a Fire”) está considerada la mejor historia corta de Jack London. Cuenta una historia engañosamente simple. Un hombre decide salir a caminar solo en un día en el que la temperatura es de - 45 ºC. Es un buscador de oro inexperto, recién llegado al Yukón. El hombre decide salir solo aunque los viejos pobladores le advirtieron de que la primera y única ley del invierno en el Yukón es que nunca se sale sin un compañero.