Download or read book Rattlers Roost written by Robert Kammen and published by Zebra Books. This book was released on 1993 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Somewhere between west Texas and Montana, Guy Jarrett's herd of 2,000 cattle and trail crew disappeared. But as he rode north on the trail of the bloodthirsty cow thieves, all the varmints he'd been tracking kept turning up dead. Someone was trying to cover his tracks and had the weight of every crooked lawman behind him. But all the weight Jarrett needed was the .44 Colt he carried on his hip.
Download or read book Cactus and Rattlers written by H. Bedford Jones and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-01-01 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Cactus and Rattlers" by H. Bedford-Jones unfolds as a gripping story set towards the backdrop of the American Southwest, blending elements of adventure, suspense, and the untamed barren region. Known for his prolific output and mastery of pulp fiction, H. Bedford-Jones crafts a story that immerses readers inside the harsh and unforgiving landscapes wherein cacti and rattlesnakes emerge as symbolic of the challenges confronted via the characters. In this captivating work, Bedford-Jones weaves a tale that captures the essence of the rugged frontier, populated with the aid of characters navigating the complexities of survival and human nature. The name, "Cactus and Rattlers," indicates a narrative wealthy with the risks and struggles inherent in the desolate tract terrain. The author's skillful storytelling unfolds as an exploration of the human spirit towards the tough backdrop of nature. With bright prose and an eager understanding of the vicinity, Bedford-Jones introduces readers to a world in which the resilience of each people and the environment is tested. The intertwining of human drama with the stark splendor and risks of the barren region creates a narrative this is each compelling and evocative. "Cactus and Rattlers" stands as a testomony to H. Bedford-Jones's ability to transport readers to the heart of an untamed desert, in which survival is as plenty a battle in opposition to the elements as it's far in opposition to one's very own demons.
Download or read book Larry Brown and the Blue collar South written by Jean W. Cash and published by Univ. Press of Mississippi. This book was released on 2008 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A critical assessment of a great Mississippi writer's empathy with the working class
Download or read book Texas Rattlesnake Roundups written by Clark E. Adams and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2008-10-06 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covered by Wide World of Sports, National Public Radio, and National Geographic, Texas rattlesnake roundups like those in Sweetwater, Texas, draw both fascinated tourists and irate protesters. Begun as an organized form of predator control in the 1920s, for many years rattlesnake roundups have been promoted as community events and civic fundraisers. The western diamond-backed rattlesnake is the main attraction, with pits full of thousands of writhing rattlesnakes serving as the featured spectacle. Often taking advantage of the animals' denning behavior to capture large numbers at a time, hunters deliver live snakes to commercial dealers who are contracted by event organizers to supply the animals as a source of entertainment: from snake handling and snake races to snake sacking, snake skinning, snake milking, and snake education activities. Rattlesnake products of various types are also sold and consumed at the events. In this close-up look at rattlesnake roundups in Texas, Clark E. Adams and John K. Thomas present perhaps the first full description of this social and environmental phenomenon, tracking its popularity, its participants, its opponents, its impact on the communities where it occurs, and, as much as is possible, its effects on the rattlesnake itself. In recent years, the commercial trade in Texas animals has emerged as a serious and controversial issue, and the number of roundups has declined sharply. Texas Rattlesnake Roundups promises to provide a balanced starting point for all those interested in knowing more about this curious custom.
Download or read book USS Monitor written by John D. Broadwater and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2012-02-27 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hundred and fifty years ago, naval warfare entered a new phase with the introduction of ironclad vessels. On March 9, 1862, the USS Monitor, prototype of this new class of warships, fought the Confederate ironclad CSS Virginia at Hampton Roads, Virginia, after the Virginia had ravaged the Union fleet blockading the James River, sinking larger, seemingly more powerful wooden warships in a potent demonstration of the power of an armored, heavily-gunned, steam-powered warship. In the world’s first clash between iron-armored warships, Monitor and Virginia exchanged gunfire at close range for nearly four hours. Neither inflicted serious damage on the other. While a technical stalemate, the events at Hampton Roads changed naval warfare forever. In the United States and abroad, iron and steam would soon replace wood and sail for warship construction. Less than nine months later, the now-famous Monitor was under tow, heading south to Beaufort, North Carolina, when she sank in heavy seas, with substantial loss of life. Monitor was a total and irretrievable loss; even the location of her final resting place became a mystery. Not until 1973 was the inverted hull located, and in 1974 excavation of the wreck began, under the auspices of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in partnership with the US Navy. The decision to place the Monitor in a protected zone—a national marine sanctuary—marked another historic first for the vessel. The story of this decision, the raising of the turret, and the subsequent management of the historic resource adds another layer of history to the Monitor’s fascinating story. Sidebars in the book flesh out details and add anecdotal color to the story of Monitor and of the efforts to preserve and interpret the site. Lavish illustrations (photographs, site drawings, and artifact sketches) complement the informative and highly readable account by the archaeologist who planned and directed the major expeditions that resulted in recovery of many of the Monitor’s most significant objects, as well as the remains of two Union soldiers who were only recently interred in Arlington National Cemetery, more than 150 years after their deaths.
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Download or read book Rattlesnakes Their Habits Life Histories and Influence on Mankind written by Laurence M. Klauber and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1972-01-01 with total page 782 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focuses on rattlesnake ecology, taxonomy, physiology, reproduction, and behavior.
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Download or read book Rattlesnakes written by Laurence Monroe Klauber and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 798 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This virtual encyclopedia of the rattlesnake became a natural history sensation when it was first published in 1956. The republication of the Second Edition, with a new foreword by Harry W. Greene, will give amateur and professional herpetologists alike reason to rejoice. Volume 1 covers taxonomy, physiology, and behavior; Volume 2 concentrates on the rattlesnake's interactions with other organisms, including humans. Klauber's detailed and thorough study is still one of the most complete rattlesnake references ever published.Greene's Foreword discusses the initial impact and continuing value of Klauber's work and recounts some of the advances in knowledge of rattlesnake biology during the past 25 years. Also included is an update of rattlesnake taxonomy.
Download or read book Saving the Best of Texas written by Richard C. Bartlett and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2010-06-28 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a deep belief in partnerships for conservation, Richard C. Bartlett, Chairman of The Nature Conservancy of Texas, explores the past and ongoing efforts of individuals and groups—private, public, federal, and state—to save the best of Texas' natural landscapes and the myriad species of plants and animals they support. Drawing on some 100,000 miles of backroads travel, Bartlett vividly describes many of the areas that, through a commitment to partnerships, have already been preserved in their natural state. Fine color photographs by Leroy Williamson provide a striking visual counterpoint to the text. These words and images give well-deserved credit to the people responsible for saving some of the best of Texas. They also highlight the need to continue to join together to preserve our natural environment so that the beauty and diversity we enjoy today will be available for future generations. It is the author's hope that Saving the Best of Texas will be a catalyst in that process.
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Download or read book Across the Divide written by Elizabeth Bernays and published by Wheatmark, Inc.. This book was released on 2023-05-31 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nothing prepared Liz, the academic scientist (with a background in Australia and UK) for Linda, the quick-witted eighth-grade dropout from Texas excelling in malapropisms and outlandish jokes. Linda was still married and Liz a grieving widow. How could they sustain a relationship when they had such different personalities, backgrounds, and interests? But despite obvious incompatibilities, their chemistry was undeniable, and the extraordinary contrast was exciting for both of them. Over time, each of them enthusiastically engaged the other in different pursuits and each of them bonded over the novelties. They introduced each other to their favorite entertainments, with mixed results (Linda found opera boring; Liz cheered for the wrong team at a University of Arizona basketball game). Linda's jokes kept them constantly alive to humor that offset the complexities of the lives they led when they were apart. But slowly, their shared love of nature, carefree RV trips, and travel abroad (with the help of antianxiety meds for Linda's first time on a plane), brought them ever closer. Maybe, they realized, they were more alike than they thought, as each pondered their love of being rebels. Maybe their differences were to be celebrated rather than overcome. With humor and heart, Across the Divide: The Strangest Love Affair reveals how possibilities unfold when we open ourselves to unlikely opportunities.
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