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The Bell on the Buzzard: A Texas Hill Country Adventure
Paperback
Publisher Price: $14.97
Publisher: Richard Dell Schwarz
Published: Jul 31 2025
Pages: 124
Weight: 0.51
Height: 0.34 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
In 1928, the rugged backroads of the Texas Hill Country test every ounce of determination in young Marvin Schwarz. With a mule-drawn wagon, he navigates between small towns-Boerne, Sisterdale, Kendalia, and Bergheim-trapping, trading, and running a hidden still to help his struggling family survive. But life changes when a chance encounter with a buzzard caught in one of his traps sparks an unusual idea-a bell tied to the bird's leg.
What begins as a playful whim turns into a legendary tale as Marvin and his belled buzzard traverse the Hill Country, making friends, lending a helping hand, and uncovering small moments of courage and kindness in a world teetering on the brink of the Great Depression.
The Bell on the Buzzard is a heartfelt, fictional adventure inspired by the spirit of stories passed down from the author's grandfather. It's a vivid snapshot of 1920s Texas-a land of grit, resilience, and unexpected companionship-perfect for fans of historical Western fiction and coming-of-age adventures.
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