Silverheels

by Tara Meixsell

Book Overview

Tara Meixsell brings us the inspiring legend of Silverheels, a woman who braved many dangers to help save an entire Colorado mining town from a smallpox epidemic. Meixsell has then added a story of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1890437581
• ISBN13: 9781890437589
• Release Date: February 2002
• Publisher: Western Reflections Publishing Company
• Length: 117 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

A compelling and vividly presented story

Silverheels by Tara Meixsell is an adroitly written historical novel about the woman called Silverheels because of her dancing at a community fundraiser and who helps to save an entire Colorado mining town from a sudden and devastating smallpox epidemic. Blending careful historical research with a flair for human drama, Tara Meixsell has crafted a powerful story of determination, caring, and indomitable spirit. Silverheels is enthusiastically recommended reading for anyone who enjoys a compelling and vividly presented story of love, sacrifice, and western frontier adventure at it's most memorable.