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Book Athawominee  the Great Warrior s Path

Download or read book Athawominee the Great Warrior s Path written by Lawrence J. Fleenor and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Arming the Confederacy

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  • Author : Robert C. Whisonant
  • Publisher : Springer
  • Release : 2015-02-21
  • ISBN : 3319145088
  • Pages : 211 pages

Download or read book Arming the Confederacy written by Robert C. Whisonant and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-02-21 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a fresh look at the American Civil War from the standpoint of the natural resources necessary to keep the armies in the field. This story of the links between minerals, topography, and the war in western Virginia now comes to light in a way that enhances our understanding of America’s greatest trial. Five mineral products – niter, lead, salt, iron, and coal – were absolutely essential to wage war in the 1860s. For the armies of the South, those resources were concentrated in the remote Appalachian highlands of southwestern Virginia. From the beginning of the war, the Union knew that the key to victory was the destruction or occupation of the mines, furnaces, and forges located there, as well as the railroad that moved the resources to where they were desperately needed. To achieve this, Federal forces repeatedly advanced into the treacherous mountainous terrain to fight some of the most savage battles of the War.

Book Water in Kentucky

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  • Author : Brian D. Lee
  • Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
  • Release : 2017-07-07
  • ISBN : 0813168708
  • Pages : 256 pages

Download or read book Water in Kentucky written by Brian D. Lee and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2017-07-07 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Home to sprawling Appalachian forests, rolling prairies, and the longest cave system in the world, Kentucky is among the most ecologically diverse states in the nation. Lakes, rivers, and springs have shaped and nourished life in the Commonwealth for centuries, and water has played a pivotal role in determining Kentucky's physical, cultural, and economic landscapes. The management and preservation of this precious natural resource remain a priority for the state's government and citizens. In this generously illustrated book, experts from a variety of fields explain how water has defined regions across the Commonwealth. Together, they illuminate the ways in which this resource has affected the lives of Kentuckians since the state's settlement, exploring the complex relationship among humans, landscapes, and waterways. They examine topics such as water quality, erosion and sediment control, and emerging water management approaches. Through detailed analysis and case studies, the contributors offer scholars, practitioners, policy makers, and general readers a wide perspective on the state's valuable water resources.

Book Bluegrass Paradise

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  • Author : Gary A. O'Dell
  • Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
  • Release : 2023-03-28
  • ISBN : 0813196736
  • Pages : 408 pages

Download or read book Bluegrass Paradise written by Gary A. O'Dell and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2023-03-28 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the earliest days of the United States as settlers made their way west and into what would eventually become Kentucky, they were faced with many challenges in the task of surveying and claiming new and unknown land. Among the highest priorities for new residents was to determine if their chosen homestead could provide the fertile soil and fresh water they needed to sustain life and service their agricultural needs. Kentucky, with its underlying base of predominantly limestone rock—perfectly suited to the natural formation of caves, sinking streams, and springs of cool water—proved the ideal location on which to build their new lives. In Bluegrass Paradise: Royal Spring and the Birth of Georgetown, Kentucky, author Gary A. O'Dell tells the story of the Royal Spring, the largest spring in central Kentucky. Practical and essential to the creation of a successful settlement, the spring and its location became the primary reason pioneers would eventually congregate here and found the city of Georgetown as one of the earliest Kentucky communities. In the ensuing 250 years, the Royal Spring has faithfully served the water needs of the community and the locale remains a cherished cultural and historical asset that provides greenspace within a rapidly growing city.

Book The Historic Cumberland Plateau

Download or read book The Historic Cumberland Plateau written by Russ Manning and published by Univ. of Tennessee Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Combining historical narrative with the specifics of a guidebook, The Historic Cumberland Plateau is an indispensable aid for visiting and experiencing an area rich in natural wonders and scenic beauty. First published in 1992, the book has now been extensively revised to include the latest information about points of interest and cultural events on the Cumberland Plateau. A land known for its great caves, cascading waterfalls, natural arches, and isolated river canyons, the Plateau stretches from northeast to southwest, encompassing parts of Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia. Within its geographic boundaries are many protected areas, including the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, and the Obed National Wild and Scenic River. The Plateau also possesses a unique history and cultural heritage. Inhabited first by Native Americans, then by pioneers migrating westward, the Plateau contains many sites that attest to its rich history. As different groups passed through, some chose to settle permanently, resulting in a diverse cultural heritage celebrated today in many regional events. Each chapter of this book, focusing on a specific area on the Plateau, is filled with fascinating historical facts and anecdotes, as well as practical information about services and accommodations, events, and directions to natural wonders, hiking trails, and historic sites. The Author: Russ Manning is an award-winning freelance writer and author of several outdoor guidebooks. His articles on the outdoors and conservation have been published in Outside, Blue Ridge Country, Walking Magazine, Appalachia, Environment, Sierra, Environmental Ethics, and The Tennessee Conservationist.

Book When Women Were Warriors Book I

Download or read book When Women Were Warriors Book I written by Catherine M. Wilson and published by . This book was released on 2008-10-01 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The classic hero of myth and legend is defined in masculine terms, but to judge a woman by the strengths and virtues of the typical male hero does her an injustice. The hero of "When Women Were Warriors" becomes a hero by learning to master herself and to understand the human heart.

Book A Warrior s Path

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  • Author : Davis Ashura
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2018-10-31
  • ISBN : 9780999704448
  • Pages : 546 pages

Download or read book A Warrior s Path written by Davis Ashura and published by . This book was released on 2018-10-31 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two millennia ago She thundered into the skies of Arisa: Suwraith, a demon bent on Humanity's extinction. Into this world is born Rukh Shektan, a peerless young warrior from a Caste of warriors, devoted to the sanctity of his home and his way of life. He is well-versed in the keen language of swords but all his courage and skills may not save him. A challenge comes, one that threatens all he once thought true and puts at risk all he holds dear. And it will enter his life in the form of one of Humanity's greatest enemies - and perhaps its greatest allies. Worse, he will learn of Suwraith's plans. The Sorrow Bringer has dread intentions for his home. The city of Ashoka is to be razed and her people slaughtered.

Book Captain Billy Bush and the Bush Settlement  Clark County  Kentucky  A Family History

Download or read book Captain Billy Bush and the Bush Settlement Clark County Kentucky A Family History written by Harry G. Enoch and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-10-23 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No one played a more important role in the settlement of Clark County than Capt. William "Billy" Bush. Born in Orange County, Virginia, Billy came out with Daniel Boone in 1775, resided for a time at Fort Boonesborough, then spent the rest of his life living a few miles from the fort. He thus became one of the first permanent settlers in Kentucky. Billy was also a key figure in establishing Providence Baptist Church, the first church in Clark County. Their place of worship-the Old Stone Church-is now the oldest church on Kentucky soil. Billy Bush laid claim to thousands of acres of land between Winchester and the Kentucky River, and Daniel Boone ran the surveys for him. This land became the foundation of the Bush Settlement.

Book Warrior

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  • Author : Tim Ellis
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2013-08
  • ISBN : 9781782998662
  • Pages : 370 pages

Download or read book Warrior written by Tim Ellis and published by . This book was released on 2013-08 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mongolian Steppe (1176 - 1183): Warrior: Path of Destiny, the first book in the Warrior series, tells the story of Temujin's childhood and enslavement. It interweaves the brutality of history, revenge, love, friendship and betrayal in telling the story of Temujin - the boy who would become the greatest warrior of all: Genghis Khan. After Temujin completes warrior training at nine years old his father dies, and together with his family, he is left to die on the Mongolian steppe by the tribe. He vows to survive and seek vengeance against those who left him. Many years are spent forging allies, and warriors flock to him in search of plunder, but when he is captured and enslaved by an old enemy, his warriors desert him. Throughout, he learns valuable lessons, and when he escapes his captors he must re-build again. He obtains the friendship of Toghril - the Chief of the Kereit - and together they begin to plunder the steppe. Temujin, however, has a greater purpose in mind, and begins to make plans to create a Mongolian nation.

Book The Bean Stalk

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  • Author :
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1987
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 598 pages

Download or read book The Bean Stalk written by and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 598 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book A Warrior s Path

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  • Author : Davis Ashura
  • Publisher : Dusum Publishing, LLC
  • Release : 2013-10-24
  • ISBN : 9780991127610
  • Pages : 488 pages

Download or read book A Warrior s Path written by Davis Ashura and published by Dusum Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2013-10-24 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner 2015 Beverly Hills Book Awards for Fantasy! Bronze Medal for General Fantasy in the 2015 Reader's Favorite Awards! Finalist 2015 International Book Awards for Fantasy! Finalist 2015 Indie Excellence Book Awards for Fantasy! The characters, dialogue and action are mature enough to satisfy readers at the older end of the YA range, and the author weaves them all into an attention-sustaining tale...the milieu is markedly original...first rate world-building. Kirkus Reviews. Sweeping from the majestic city of Ashoka to the perilous Wildness beyond her borders, enter a world where Caste determines mystical Talents, the purity of Jivatma expresses worth, and dharma may be based on a lie. Rukh Shektan has always understood duty. As a member of Caste Kumma, the warrior Caste, nothing else is acceptable. He is expected to take part in the deadly Trials, to journey the Wildness and protect the caravans linking Humanity's far-flung cities. Though the mission is dangerous, Rukh's hope and optimism are undaunted. Karma, however, is a fickle fiend. His caravan is destroyed by the monstrous Chimeras; twisted servants of their fearful goddess, Suwraith. While Rukh survives the attack, events force him along an uncertain path. Morality becomes a morass - especially when he encounters a mysterious warrior, Jessira Grey, a woman whose existence ought to be impossible. The holy texts warn against her kind: ghrinas, children of two Castes, abominations. They are to be executed whenever discovered, but for the first time in his life, Rukh defies duty. Jessira may be the key to his city's survival. Meanwhile, a secret society seeks Ashoka's demise; foul murders cloak a deadlier purpose; and behind it all looms Suwraith. But it is the Baels, the leaders of Her Chimeras, who may hide the greatest deception of all. Book 2, A Warrior's Knowledge, is also available.

Book The Cumberland

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  • Author : James McCague
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1973
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 266 pages

Download or read book The Cumberland written by James McCague and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Cumberland River flows mainly through Tennessee, but it begins and ends in Kentucky. The surrounding area is one of the richest and most interesting--both physically and historically-- in the mid-American heartland. Today, its oldest and largest city, Nashville, bears the proud nickname "Athens of the South" and remains an important center of Southern culture, past and present. In this volume, James McCague describes not only the natural beauty but also the history of the river that became a vital artery of America's westward expansion."--book jacket

Book The Wilderness Road

Download or read book The Wilderness Road written by Robert Lee Kincaid and published by Indianapolis, New York, Bobbs-Merrill. This book was released on 1947 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First volume of series to commemorate our national trails. This particular study extends through three centuries, beginning in 1644.

Book The Way of the Warrior

Download or read book The Way of the Warrior written by Time-Life Books and published by Time Life Medical. This book was released on 1993 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To the American Indian, there were but two paths to honor: as a shaman, or healer, and as a warrior. 'The Way of the Warrior' will take you far beyond the stereotypes of cowboy-and-Indian lore to a deeper understanding of the warrior ethic in Native American societies.

Book A Warrior s Path

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  • Author : Jacob Peppers
  • Publisher : Independently Published
  • Release : 2023-10-04
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book A Warrior s Path written by Jacob Peppers and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-10-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A warrior's path is trodden in pain and death lies at its end. They were his father's words from long ago. Not just words, in truth, but a warning. And yet, despite this, in the end, Cutter, like so many others, had chosen pain, had chosen death. Maybe he had done so when he lay dying in some back alley of his home city. Maybe it had been when Yeladrian, the Fey King, had gifted him the Breaker of Pacts. Or perhaps he had not chosen his path at all. Perhaps it had chosen him. Either way, there was no choice left to him now. His path lay before him, and so the only thing left to do was to walk it. And so he did. His brother beside him, Cutter walked through the shadows and into the alien darkness of the Black Wood. He was wounded from the countless fights which had come before. He was tired from days and weeks, a lifetime spent striving in battle. He was hopeless, for his life had taught him little of hope but much of pain. And yet, he was breathing. He was alive. And so he walked the path before him. He walked a warrior's path.

Book Spirit of the Indian Warrior

Download or read book Spirit of the Indian Warrior written by Michael Oren Fitzgerald and published by World Wisdom Books. This book was released on 2019 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Richly illustrated with historical photographs and paintings, Spirit of the Indian Warrior presents the thoughts of some of history's greatest warriors and tribal leaders. It offers an intimate window into the cultural values of courage, loyalty, and generosity. These values remain strong among their proud descendants. And the words of the Indian warrior continue to live on and inspire the people of America's First Nations, as well as people across the world.