Download or read book Fifty Years on the Trail written by John Young Nelson and published by London : Chatto & Windus, Picadilly. This book was released on 1889 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fifty Years on the Trail written by John Y. Nelson and published by Piccadilly Books. This book was released on 2018-11-15 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the autobiography of John Y. Nelson a 19th century American frontiersman, scout, and guide.
Download or read book Fifty Years on the Trail written by John Young Nelson and published by . This book was released on 1889 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fifty Years On The Trail A True Story Of Western Life written by John Young Nelson and published by . This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fifty Years on the Trail a True Story of Western Life written by John Young Nelson and published by . This book was released on 1963 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Life Among the Indians written by Harrington O'Reilly and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-26 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is really a chapter in American Frontier history. The spots where villages, townships, and even cities now stand were familiar to Nelson as camping-grounds long before the march of civilisation had penetrated the vast tract of country lately marked on the map of the United States with the word " Unexplored."
Download or read book Fifty Years on the Trail written by John Young Nelson and published by . This book was released on 1889 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fifty Years on the Owl Hoot Trail written by Jim Herron and published by Prairie Books. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: James Herron left his father's ranch in Texas in 1879, at the age of thirteen to join a cattle drive heading for Dodge City, Kansas. The book tells of Herron¿s adventures growing up in Southwest Kansas and the Oklahoma Panhandle... how he became an open-range cowboy and eventually the first sheriff of No Man's Land in the Oklahoma Territory. Herron's entrepreneurial spirit eventually led him to build up a herd of his own... something very much frowned upon by the Western Kansas Cattle Growers Association. When he shipped a load of beef to Nebraska, the Association sent inspectors who claimed to have found some of their brands among Herron's cattle. He was tried in Meade, Kansas, September 1893, and found guilty. Before he was to be sentenced, however, he and his sidekick, Jack Rhodes, escaped. Jack was shot and died on the outskirts of Meade, but Herron made it to "No Mans Land" where the law couldn't touch him. He spent the rest of his life running from the law... a situation the cowboys called being on the "owl hoot trail."
Download or read book Fifty Years on the Owl Hoot Trail written by Jim Herron and published by Swallow Press. This book was released on 1969 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fifty Years on the Trail 1889 written by Harrington O'Reilly and published by . This book was released on 2019-04-20 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "One of the most experienced of American trappers." - Saturday Review, 1887 "A thorough plainsman, his standing as a train guide was most enviable, being sought for by all." -Buffalo Bill's Wild West (1887) "His adventures are among the strangest and the most amusing in the world." - The Bookmart, 1890"The Casanova of the Trail, a more splendid natural ruffian, one more candid, cautious, daring, and diverting, it is impossible to desire." - Saturday Review, 1889As a youth, the voice of the empty prairies of the West called to John Nelson, the spirit of wandering possessed him, and he fled into the solitudes. Finding a camp of Indians (Sioux) he walked into a tent, and sat down, like a Homeric suppliant, by the hearth. Budge he would not, and the Indians were obliged to adopt him, he in turn gladly exchanging all the comforts and advantages of civilized of life for privations and danger, relieved by the freedom and fascinations of the nomads of the plains. As detailed in his 1889 book "Fifty Years on the Trail," John Young Nelson (1826-1903) lived on the fringe of civilisation for over 50 years, during the period of what may be termed its transition state, taking part in scenes and episodes such as could only have existed under the exceptional circumstances of the opening up of a new country, and especially such a country as the Western States of America.With the help of Harrington O'Reilly, Nelson tells his story of being a white renegade adopted by the Sioux chief Spotted Tail, married to Red Cloud's sister, who hung many a scalp from his belt and became an army scout, trapper, professional gambler, guide, gold prospector, trader huntsman, saloonkeeper, rancher, Indian trader, and dispatch rider, and Sioux peace negotiator. Nelson served on several occasions with the United States army as scout, guide, and interpreter, and saw a great deal of Buffalo Bill, of whom he speaks highly. He also acted for a time as chief of police. Nelson was not an immaculate character by any means, but he was a genuine man in whom the wild instincts that usually lie dormant were at times evoked by circumstances. In his book "Beldon, the White Chief," Beldon writes, "Nelson, whose name I have not before mentioned, was a white man, and had accompanied us for the purpose of hunting, and having a share in such adventures as might fall to the lot of our party. He had a Sioux wife and two children, but was a roving, reckless, dare-devil sort of fellow, who always needed to be led, and who could never be intrusted to lead in any expedition, on account of his rashness and indiscretion." In describing a grizzly attack on one wagon trip, Nelson writes: "The Dane came suddenly upon a grizzly bear, and in his fright fired at him. The small shot only stung the bear, who made for him. The Dane stood perfectly still; the bear walked up, hugged him lightly, and then laid him down and covered him with leaves and sticks. After this he went down to a pool of water and had a drink, preparatory to feeding off our Dane....We dug up the man, who, strange to say, was alive. We looked upon him as a perfect marvel, for if any man ought to have died he ought." Nelson often laughed in the face of danger, as he relates: "The waggon boss pulled out a Smith and Weston pistol and said he would shoot me if I moved a step. I looked at the tiny weapon, laughed, and told him to go on shooting. That popgun wouldn't hurt me. At this he commenced firing...." Regarding Buffalo Bill, Nelson says, "He and I were very good friends, and a good deal of his knowledge of the country round he owed to me."Buffalo Bill wrote that Nelson "gained fame and respect among whites and Indians. Being a thorough plainsman, his standing as a train guide was most enviable, being sought for by all. Nelson is a representative of the best class of 'Squaw Men.'"
Download or read book Fifty Places to Hike Before You Die written by Chris Santella and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2012-11-16 with total page 443 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A breathtaking guide to fifty of the world’s greatest locations to hike, as selected by the experts who have been there. Fifty Places to Hike Before You Die is the latest offering in the bestselling Fifty Places series. Chris Santella, along with top expedition leaders, explores the world’s greatest walking adventures. Some, such as the Lunana Snowman Trek in Bhutan and the Kangshung Valley Trek in Tibet, are grueling multiweek adventures at high altitudes. Others, such as Japan’s Nakesando Trail, move leisurely from village to village, allowing walkers to immerse themselves in the local culture. Whether it’s climbing the Rwandan mountains to view mountain gorillas or strolling through bistros along Italy’s Amalfi Coast, there’s a memorable hike at everyone’s level within these 50 chapters. With commentaries from expert trekkers and insider tips that lead the reader off the beaten path, Santella has again captured the special characteristics that make these must-visit destinations.
Download or read book Life Among the American Indians written by John Young Nelson and published by . This book was released on 1891 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Journeys North written by Barney Scout Mann and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2020-08-01 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2020 Banff Mountain Book Competition Finalist in Adventure Travel In Journeys North, legendary trail angel, thru hiker, and former PCTA board member Barney Scout Mann spins a compelling tale of six hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail in 2007 as they walk from Mexico to Canada. This ensemble story unfolds as these half-dozen hikers--including Barney and his wife, Sandy--trod north, slowly forming relationships and revealing their deepest secrets and aspirations. They face a once-in-a-generation drought and early severe winter storms that test their will in this bare-knuckled adventure. In fact, only a third of all the hikers who set out on the trail that year would finish. As the group approaches Canada, a storm rages. How will these very different hikers, ranging in age, gender, and background, respond to the hardship and suffering ahead of them? Can they all make the final 60-mile push through freezing temperatures, sleet, and snow, or will some reach their breaking point? Journeys North is a story of grit, compassion, and the relationships people forge when they strive toward a common goal.
Download or read book Way Out There written by J.R. Harris and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2017-08-01 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • The author is a distinguished member of the Explorers Club • The author is an unexpected adventurer, disarmingly positive and companionable • Lively stories of remote treks around the world Way Out There is an account of J. Robert Harris’s extraordinary exploits while backpacking in some of the world’s most tantalizing places―largely alone and unsupported. And after almost fifty years of wilderness travel, “J. R.,” as he’s known, has plenty of tales to tell! His stories are by turns funny, tragic, and uplifting, and are all told in his down‐to‐earth, friendly style. For J. R., it all began in 1966 when, as a young New Yorker, he impulsively drives his VW Beetle across the country to the very end of the northernmost road in Alaska, searching for an answer to a simple question: What is it like to be way out there? How this happened, whom he met, and what he encountered along the way became the foundation for a lifelong attraction to trekking and adventure travel. Subsequent chapters chronologically explore some of his many journeys, revealing an enduring wanderlust honed by his emerging maturity and outdoor skills. Stories of J. R.’s solo treks point to stark contrasts between his urban upbringing and his wilderness wanderings, while tales of adventure with small but diverse groups of friends are enriched by their collective experiences and varying viewpoints about exploration. Way Out There is a lively yet introspective book by a restless soul that will attract countless readers who love to travel, as well as armchair adventurers and communities looking for outdoor role models. The foreword is by the late Dr. Roscoe C. Brown, Jr., one of the famed Tuskegee Airmen fighter pilots during World War I
Download or read book Tracing the Santa Fe Trail written by Ronald J. Dulle and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Compared to such famous frontier paths as Lewis and Clark's route and the Oregon Trail, most people know little about the seminal trade route we call the Santa Fe Trail, yet this rough wagon road endured longer than any other American trail west of the Mississippi River. From 1821 to 1880, bold and daring men loaded their wagons with trade goods and set out from Missouri to Santa Fe, in the newly independent nation of Mexico. These merchants, teamsters, and travelers exchanged not only material goods, but also ideas and customs, forever altering the cultural and political landscape for American, Mexican, and Indian peoples along the route. Taking the reader on an imaginative tour from end to end, author Ronald Dulle often stops to explore how wagon trains are organized or what a campsite looks like; to notice the strange food, clothing, and habits of the day; or to imagine the feeling of a rainy day in the saddle. With dozens of stunning color photographs and a fascinating narrative, Dulle helps readers envision the frontier experience and appreciate the myriad material and cultural changes the Santa Fe Trail brought to our growing nation.
Download or read book Trail to Gold written by U.S. Olympic Women Cross-Country Skiers 1972-2018 and published by . This book was released on 2021-11-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fifty-three American women have participated in cross-country skiing in the Winter Olympics between the years of 1972 and 2018. In 2018, forty-six years after the first team competed, Jessie Diggins and Kikkan Randall won Olympic gold in the Team Sprint, in Pyeongchang, South Korea, the first Olympic medal for U.S. women's cross-country skiing. Five decades of women skiers stood up and cheered, celebrating this long sought after achievement. This book shares the collective journey of these women Olympians, with the skiers themselves telling the story. Part I combines individual stories along a variety of themes, to collectively demonstrate the challenges of competing against the best in the world. In Part II, virtually every one of the fifty-three wrote her own profile to describe her skiing career and post-Olympic life. Photographs throughout put faces with the stories and add vibrancy to the narrative. The anecdotes in Trail to Gold: The Journey of 53 Women Skiers, paint the picture of women's cross-country skiing over 50 years--a fascinating history recorded in personal heartbreak and triumph and in fun vignettes from life on the trail.
Download or read book A Trail of Fire for Political Cinema written by Javier Campo and published by Intellect (UK). This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cover -- Half Title -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Introduction: The Place of The Hour of the Furnaces in World Cinema (and in the Political World) -- Chapter 1: To Invent Our Revolution: An Aesthetic-Political Analysis of The Hour of the Furnaces -- Chapter 2: Fanon and The Hour of the Furnaces -- Chapter 3: A Look from Literature on Fernando Solanas and Octavio Getino's The Hour of the Furnaces -- Chapter 4: Popular Music and Political Militancy in The Hour of the Furnaces -- Chapter 5: The Hour of the Furnaces' Sexualized History -- Chapter 6: The Hour of the Furnaces, May 68, and the Pesaro International Film Festival -- Chapter 7: Tracing the Winding Road of The Hour of the Furnaces in the First World -- Chapter 8: Trails of Ink: An Approximation to the Historiography on The Hour of the Furnaces -- Chapter 9: The Dialogue between The Hour of the Furnaces and the Tradition of Argentine Documentary -- Chapter 10: Solanas' Recent Documentaries -- Chapter 11: Experimenting with TV: The Hour of the Furnaces at the Crossroads of Cinematic Experimentalism and Video Art -- Chapter 12: The Hour of the Furnaces as an Essay Film -- Afterthoughts on The Hour of the Furnaces -- Contributors -- Back Cover.
