Rocky Ford’s Adventures in the Old West

About the Book

This book is a tale of a young chap who was raised by the Lakota Sioux. He was imbued with gifts few persons possessed. He grew and developed into an outstanding man who was fearless. He worked various jobs from being a ranch hand where he encountered a prairie fire, rustlers, a cattle drive, a stampede, hostile cattle robbers, and hostile Indians. He was able to rescue his future sweetheart from nefarious villains concerning terrible fates not once but twice. He encountered gold robbers, a crooked gambler, and aided in subduing a large gang of outlaws bent on terrorizing the defenseless settlers. He joined the Texas Rangers where his adventures placed him in many precarious situations including a range war and confronting a crooked and ruthless sheriff. He was almost killed in a planned ambush. His life was saved in an unorthodox manner by his future bride.

About the Author

Dr. Oberst is a ninety-two-year-old author of medical books, including a trilogy on his many medical experiences. He was in the private practice of pediatrics for thirty-seven years. He was certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. He was a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He was very active within the American Academy of Pediatrics at the national level for over fifteen years. He has received many awards and accolades. He was the president of the Omaha Children’s Clinic PC for over twenty years. In addition to his very large general pediatric practice, he had a very large consultative practice. He was a pioneer in the use of the exchange transfusion for the rH negative mother with an rH positive infant. He was an early participant in the private practice of adolescent medicine and was a leader in caring for children and adolescents with the attention deficit disorder with and without hyperactivity. He was an early proponent in the use of computers in pediatrics. He was an authority in private practice office management. He retired from medical practice in 1988. He now lives in the Immanuel Lakeside Village Retirement Facility in Omaha, Nebraska.