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Old Yeller
Classic historical animal fiction
Old Yeller
144 pages · First published 1956
In 1860s Texas, fourteen-year-old Travis Coates is left to manage the family homestead while his father drives cattle to Kansas. He initially resents the stray yellow dog that steals food and adopts the family, but Old Yeller repeatedly proves his courage against frontier dangers. Protecting Travis, his mother, and his little brother turns the unwanted animal into an indispensable partner as hydrophobia spreads through the region. Honest and heartbreaking, this classic suits readers prepared for animal danger and loss who value frontier realism, coming of age, family responsibility, and the costly devotion between a boy and his dog.
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Animal attacks and injuries · Rabies · Death of a beloved dog · Frontier violence and grief
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Canyon Sunset Tea
A warm sunset-colored tea offers something gentle beside this beloved and heartbreaking frontier tale.
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- Steep the tea and any herbs or whole spices in hot water according to the tea type, then strain. Stir in sweetener and juices. Chill and serve over ice.
- Garnish: Citrus peel, herb, or fruit from the recipe, if applicable.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Texas Red Ale
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A sturdy Texas ale fits a frontier story of grit, loyalty, and the hardest kind of courage.
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- Pour into a clean pint glass and serve at the appropriate cool serving temperature.
- Garnish: None.
- Glassware: Pint glass.
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