24 Letters... 2x Month... One Incredible Adventure

The Beauty of a Real Letter...

When was the last time you got a truly wonderful letter in the mail? Today's children may never get one. The Chesterton's Letters make getting the mail exciting again. Every two weeks, your child will open the mailbox to beautifully written, historically accurate letters. Each details the adventure of Scarlett and her heroic show horse, Chester, as they travel the country on an adventure of a lifetime.

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A Great Gift...

Know an adventure seeker who would love to open their mailbox to a fresh story writen by a real person each month? No screens... no phones... just well-written words, their imagination and a story of triumph and heroism they'll never forget.

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What You'll Get..

  • A Handcrafted Story...

  • 24 Letters in 12 Months...

  • The Joy of a Good Letter

The Storyteller...

A. Heath Snyder is a prolific American writer whose books, articles and essays span finance, health, adventure, and the enduring questions of ordinary life. He is best known for his thousands of essays—clear, precise, and quietly charged with moral tension—that have earned him a devoted readership across genres.

His writing is drawn from a life lived widely: remote Alaskan waters, burning buildings, near-misses in aging aircraft and rooms occupied by people with power and money. Just as often, it is drawn from the smaller moments—work done by hand, risk taken without applause, and the stubborn dignity of morning chores.

Most importantly, A. Heath lives with his family and prized horse, Chester, on a 48-acre farm in rural Pennsylvania, where he writes, works the land and is continually reminded that the most interesting stories are usually hiding in plain sight.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I purchase a gift subscription?

Easy. Gift subscriptions are one of our most popular options.

Simply enter the recipient’s name and mailing address on the order form, and we’ll take care of the rest. If it’s a surprise, be sure to use your own email address at checkout — that’s where we’ll send the receipt and payment confirmation.

From there, we’ll handle everything.

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This subscription is a gift. Can I order now and have the subscription start on a specific date (like a birthday)?

Yes. On the subscription page, you’ll see a calendar where you can choose the exact date you’d like the journey to begin.

Simply select your preferred start date, and we’ll mail the first letter on the next scheduled mailing date after that. From there, the story unfolds right on time.

Do you have a printable gift letter that I can download?

Yes. If you're giving a subscription as a gift, simply download the letter we've prepared for you and share it with the recipient.

It’s a beautiful introduction to the adventure ahead — a tangible way to place the story in their hands before the first letter even arrives. It explains what’s coming and invites them into something special.

Imagine their excitement as they realize this isn’t just a gift for a day, but a story that will unfold for an entire year.

They will love it.

Click here to download a printable gift letter.

Are there hidden or recurring charges?

Our purchase options are simple and transparent. Choose the full 12-month, 24-letter subscription and pay once — or select the pay-as-you-go option.

With the full-year subscription, you make a single payment. When the 24-letter series is complete, it simply ends. No renewals. No surprise charges. No fine print.

With the monthly option, you’re billed once per month and can cancel at any time. Once all 24 letters have been delivered, the subscription ends automatically — no auto-renewals, no hidden fees, no surprises.

Is the story true? Are the letters written by AI?

Every letter proudly comes from the mind of A. Heath Snyder. Each story is a work of fiction, but every effort is made to ensure all facts and storylines are period correct. Artificial intelligence is used only for select imagery -- never for the letters themselves.

What ages is this series appropriate for?

The Chesterton Letters are written so that readers of many ages can enjoy the adventure.

Younger readers (around ages 8 and up) will love following Scarlett and her remarkable pony as their journey unfolds across the American West. At the same time, adults often find themselves just as captivated by the story, the history, and the simple sense of adventure.

Many subscribers read the letters together as a family, while others enjoy them on their own.

If you love great stories, unexpected places, and a bit of old-fashioned adventure, you’ll feel right at home.

Will I start at the beginning of the story?

Yes. Every subscriber begins with Letter No. 1.

No matter when you join, your journey starts at the very beginning of Scarlett and Chester’s adventure. From there, each new letter arrives in order as the story unfolds over the course of the series.

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