Best of the West: Classic Stories from the American Frontier

Death in the desert: By Gordon Shrirreffs-Performed by Ed Asner Braving the dangers of the wild frontier, Sgt. Arch Imlay races against a dying sun to prevent a surprise Apache Attack. Don, the Story of a Lion Dog: By Zane Grey-Performed by Ed Asner A hunter's life is forever changed by the friendship he shares with a feisty and misunderstood lion-chasing hound The Debt: By Jeanne Williams-Performed By Richard Thomas When crisis strikes the McBride party on their westbound wagon train the pioneers get a rare glimpse of human nature at its best. . . and worst. The Legend of Trooper Hennepin: By Will Henry-Performed by Richard Thomas A pair of intrepid U. S. Cavalry scouts and their Apache guide saddle up on a brash mission to talk peace with a Mescalero Indian chief. The Last Indian Flight in Kerr County: By Elmer Kelton Performed by Arte Johnson Forewarned of a midnight Comanche raid a cabin-bound husband and wife resolve to guard their family's homestead against the warriors. The Marriage of Moon Win: By Bill Gulick-Performed by Arte Johnson Tadd Marshall gets a taste of the unexpected when he teams up with the Shoshone Indian tribe and legendary game trapper, Slewfott Samuels. A Far Place: By Lauran Paine-Performed by Diane Ladd A mysterious stranger with a familiar past offers protection to an isolated family in peril. Fool Girl: By Julie Alter-Performed by Diane Ladd A young must face the rigors of the untamed wilderness when she sets out on an impossible mission to round up a pair of runaway horses.