Download or read book Chinatowns written by David Chuenyan Lai and published by UBC Press. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a definitive history of Chinatowns in Canada. From instant Chinatowns in gold- and coal-mining communities to new Chinatowns which have sprung up in city neighbourhoods and suburbs since World War II, it portrays the changing landscapes and images of Chinatowns from the late nineteenth century to the present. It also includes a detailed case study of Victoria's Chinatown, the earliest such settlement in Canada.
Download or read book Highways and Horses written by Athol Maudslay and published by . This book was released on 1888 with total page 620 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Plays written by Ben Jonson and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 758 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Chinatown Chance written by Robert J. Randisi and published by Speaking Volumes. This book was released on with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Prince of the City written by Keith Herber and published by Crossroad Press. This book was released on 2024-02-20 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Price of Power At the height of the American Revolution, Virginia aristocrat Vannevar Thomas fell victim to a rogue vampire. The newly Embraced Vannevar was taken in by a secretive organization of vampires known as the Camarilla and sent to San Francisco in 1849. Here Vannevar found a newborn, vibrant city, ripe for the taking—but other powers also cast covetous eyes on the growing town. Ascending to rulership of San Francisco's undead, Prince Vannevar soon finds himself beset by enemies. Not only must the newly crowned Vannevar thwart the schemes of the mysterious Asian vampires known as the Family, he must contend with treachery among his own ranks. He is destined to learn that the price of power is steep indeed....
Download or read book Laws Made and Passed at a Session of Assembly written by Maryland and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 1746 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Loop written by Patrick T. Reardon and published by SIU Press. This book was released on 2020-11-26 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The structure that anchors Chicago Every day Chicagoans rely on the loop of elevated train tracks to get to their jobs, classrooms, or homes in the city’s downtown. But how much do they know about the single most important structure in the history of the Windy City? In engagingly brisk prose, Patrick T. Reardon unfolds the fascinating story about how Chicago’s elevated Loop was built, gave its name to the downtown, helped unify the city, saved the city’s economy, and was itself saved from destruction in the 1970s. This unique volume combines urban history, biography, engineering, architecture, transportation, culture, and politics to explore the elevated Loop’s impact on the city’s development and economy and on the way Chicagoans see themselves. The Loop rooted Chicago’s downtown in a way unknown in other cities, and it protected that area—and the city itself—from the full effects of suburbanization during the second half of the twentieth century. Masses of data underlie new insights into what has made Chicago’s downtown, and the city as a whole, tick. The Loop features a cast of colorful Chicagoans, such as legendary lawyer Clarence Darrow, poet Edgar Lee Masters, mayor Richard J. Daley, and the notorious Gray Wolves of the Chicago City Council. Charles T. Yerkes, an often-demonized figure, is shown as a visionary urban planner, and engineer John Alexander Low Waddell, a world-renowned bridge creator, is introduced to Chicagoans as the designer of their urban railway. This fascinating exploration of how one human-built structure reshaped the social and economic landscape of Chicago is the definitive book on Chicago’s elevated Loop.
Download or read book Journal of Proceedings written by Maryland. General Assembly. House of Delegates and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 1488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Algiers Motel Incident written by John Hersey and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2019-09-10 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the bestselling author of Hiroshima, a searing account of police brutality, white racism, and black rage in 1960s Detroit. On the evening of July 25, 1967, on the third night of the 12th Street Riot, Detroit police raided the Algiers Motel. Acting on a report of gunfire, officers rounded up the occupants of the motel's annex—several black men and two white women—and proceeded to beat them and repeatedly threaten to kill them. By the end of the night, three of the men were dead. Three police officers and a private security guard were tried for their deaths; none were convicted. In The Algiers Motel Incident, first published in 1968, Pulitzer Prize–winning author John Hersey strings together interviews, police reports, court testimony, and news stories to recount the terrible events of that night. The result is chaotic and sometimes confusing; facts remain elusive. But, Hersey concludes, the truth is clear: three young black men were murdered "for being, all in all, black young men and part of the black rage of the time." With a new foreword by award-winning author Danielle L. McGuire, The Algiers Motel Incident is a powerful indictment of racism and the US justice system.
Download or read book Jack O Knaves written by Robert Aston and published by New Generation Publishing. This book was released on 2016-10-20 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sequel to Jack O' Beans that happily stands alone. Jack's adventures continue as he becomes both outlaw and lover. It is thirteen years since Jack was taken to live in Dudley Castle in the English Midlands. Now a strapping young man, he's enrolled as a guard in the service of the Baron. But once again a chain of events leads him as his long-suffering grandmother into the new and unexpected dangers. Join him on this entertaining and sometimes reflective romp through a vibrant period of history. With a likeable young protagonist firmly planted at its centre, this is an enjoyable and lively read. Partly serialised by the 'Black Country Bugle' under the titles: Jack in the Stocks, and Jack in the Citadel of the Giants
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Download or read book Hiking through History San Francisco Bay Area written by Tracy Salcedo and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-04-15 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine hiking along a wooded trail near San Francisco and stumbling upon the stone foundation of a crumbled building, the wooden slats of the walls caved in, the ironwork of the hinges still dangling on the burned out door. This discovery piques your interest—what is this? What’s its significance? How can you find out? Enter Hiking through History San Francisco Bay Area: Exploring the Region's Past by Trail. Make no mistake—this is a hiking book first and foremost, complete with rich photos and detailed maps, but with added extras and sidebars detailing enough historical information to satisfy every curiosity along the way.
Download or read book Annual Report of the Commissioner of Patents written by United States. Patent Office and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 1108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Mighty Adventures of Mouse the Cat written by Louis Paul DeGrado and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mouse is a fluffy cat who was born a runt and daughter of a protector—a group of cats destined to protect humans from vermin and evil. Despite the name she received because of her small size, Mouse has giant plans. After she rescues a few of her friends from an animal-control facility, Mouse cannot help but notice the other trapped animals certain to face an unspeakable fate. Trusting her calling and courage, Mouse allies herself with a rat, cockatoo, bulldog, a fancy mouse, weasel, raccoon, and some jazz-loving alley cats to free the animals. But little does she know that their path forward is full of dangers that include vicious dogs, coyotes, crossing roads, and self-doubt. Will Mouse have the courage to overcome her insecurities and lead the group to safety? In this tale of adventure and courage, a tiny cat with a big heart takes on a special mission to rescue a group of animals from a horrible fate.
Download or read book Soul Traveler written by Laurance Pearsongreer and published by Hard Shell Word Factory. This book was released on 2002-12 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TRAVELER'S dilemma: to live forever but to not know who he was. Yet, he was obligated for holding another race's enslavement of all humanity in check--battle by battle--for millennia untold. With the help of a legion of comrades, lovers, and friends this immortal had vowed to fight against stupendous odds, even in the face of eventual defeat for as long as it would take. Have you ever daydreamed about the civilization of Atlantis? Have you ever wondered about the forces behind cattle mutilation? Do you believe in psychic powers or in gnomes, elves, or aliens? If these things are part of your dreams, nightmares, or fascinations, Soul Traveler is the fast-paced adventure for you.
Download or read book Northern Alberta Backroad Mapbook written by Russell Mussio and published by Mussio Ventures Ltd.. This book was released on 2018-06-29 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With diverse geography ranging from the Rocky Mountains to extensive prairie and grasslands, plus sweeping boreal forest, rolling hills, massive lakes, sand dunes and much more, Northern Alberta has a lot to offer outdoor recreationists. And with few major cities outside of Grande Prairie and Fort McMurray, you will have no problem finding a little chunk of picture-perfect wilderness to call your own. From the fertile wildlife habitat of Hay-Zama Lakes Provincial Park to the mighty waters of the Peace River and beyond, there is no shortage of incredible adventure destinations in northern Alberta. Features - Map Key & Legend - Topographic Maps - Detailed Adventure Section >> Backroad Attractions, Fishing Locations, Hunting Areas, Paddling Routes, Parks & Campsites, Trail Systems, ATV Routes,Snowmobile Areas, Wildlife Viewing, Winter Recreation, Service Directory, Accommodations, Sales & Services, Tours & Guides, Index, Adventure Index, Map Index, Trip Planning Tools,
Download or read book An Anthology of London in Literature 1558 1914 written by Geoffrey G. Hiller and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-02-06 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an anthology of extracts of literary writing (in prose, verse and drama) about London and its diverse inhabitants, taken from the accession of Queen Elizabeth I in 1558 to the outbreak of the Great War in 1914. The 143 extracts, divided into four periods (1558-1659, 1660-1780, 1781-1870 and 1871-1914), range from about 250 words to 2,500. Each of the four periods has an introduction that deals with relevant social, geographical and historical developments, and each extract is introduced with a contextualizing headnote and furnished with explanatory footnotes. In addition, the general introduction to the anthology addresses some of the literary questions that arise in writing about London, and the book ends with many suggestions for further reading. It should appeal not only to the general reader interested in London and its representation, but also to students of literature in courses about ‘reading the city’.
