The Bell on the Buzzard: A Texas Hill Country Adventure

By Richard Dell Schwarz

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FKZSDDBK
• ISBN13: 9798349536878
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Richard Dell Schwarz
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"