Gabriel's Story - Western Author:David Anthony Durham Gabriel Lynch's mother is attracted to the promise of unclaimed land in the West. As an emancipated slave, it's an opportunity for a new begining she can't pass up. But Gabriel isn't a farmer. In search of adventure, the teen runs away from home and joins a motley band of cowboys heading to Texas. These cowboys are bad news, however, and Gabriel... more » must soon face stark reality. Hindered by his youth and inexperience, Gabriel must escape the racism and brutality that surround him.« less