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Set in the year 1865, as the Civil War draws to a close, 1865 New York City Kid follows the story of 16-year-old Daniel Kelly. Born and raised in the slums of New York City, Daniel, known as 'Kid' among his friends, yearns for something beyond the monotonous life he's known. Working for the New York Tribune, like his late father before him, Daniel finds himself disillusioned, especially after a much-anticipated promotion eludes him. It's at this juncture that Daniel meets Big Tom, a fur trapper, who persuades him to leave the familiar streets of New York for the wilds of the Washington Territory. The prospect of becoming a fur trapper and the lure of a new life is too enticing to ignore. Thus begins Daniel's remarkable journey, chronicled through his own eyes, as he travels by train and stagecoach in search of a better future.1865 New York City Kid is a tapestry of fact and fiction, weaving historical elements with the imaginative realm of storytelling. The novel delves into the essence of the American West, a place where the line between truth and myth often blurs, giving rise to folklore and legends. This narrative, presented as Daniel's daily accounts, offers a unique glimpse into a pivotal era in American history, through the eyes of a young man at the threshold of adulthood, adventure, and the unknown.

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Mikel D. Noles Sr. grew up in the northwest, along with his sweetheart and wife, Marilynne. After the death of one of their five children due to medical issues, he suffered throughout his life. They left Oregon to pursue a career working with disadvantaged children, the disabled, and the elderly. Mikel and Mari have worked with over a thousand children indirectly and over a hundred directly within the foster care system. They have lived in twelve different states across the US and even lived in southeast Alaska for a year, caring for a 96-year-old woman. Mikel has always been a storyteller and has enjoyed authoring several books, including his first book about Ryan, their disabled son, called When a Mother Cries. His latest work is for young readers, as well as the young at heart, who enjoy novels that give them their money's worth. Mikel loves to write using history in his stories of adventure, which causes the reader's imagination to wonder while learning. His book, 1865 New York City Kid, is sure to capture the child inside and provide hours of enjoyable reading. Adventure mixed with history and intertwined with easy-to-read stories encourages the mind to be open to possibilities. Today, Mikel and his wife Mari live in St. Paul, Minnesota. With their work as foster parents and care providers now behind them, Mikel wants to concentrate on his writing.

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