Download or read book The Red Book of Heroes written by Mrs. Lang and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-02 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The real-life individuals whose stories are recounted in this book were vastly dissimilar from one another. The child abbess, Mère Angélique, who ruled her convent and fought against misbehaving abbesses who eschewed seriousness, does not immediately bring to mind Hannibal. The great Montrose, with his poems and his perfumed love locks, his allegiance to his cause, his gallantry, and his death, to which he went joyfully attired like a bridegroom to meet his bride, does not appear to be a kindred spirit of Palissy the Potter, a withered and wrinkled figure blackened by the smoke of his furnaces. It is a considerable distance from gentle Miss Nightingale, who tended to injured dogs as a child and to wounded soldiers as an adult, to Charles Gordon, who played pranks in school, commanded a Chinese army, and watched alone at Khartoum, encircled by ruthless enemies, yearning for the sight of the British flag and the sound of bagpipes that he never beheld or heard. However, these people, as well as all the other characters whose narratives are told, shared a common trait: they were sincere, although they undoubtedly did not endlessly talk about their earnestness. It came naturally to them, and they enjoyed it. Their hearts were committed to two things: doing their utmost and maintaining their integrity.
Download or read book Reds Heroes written by Carroll Conklin and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-03-28 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These were the heroes who owned the summers of the 1960s. Bob Purkey and Frank Robinson. Johnny Edwards and Jim Maloney. Joey Jay and Vada Pinson. Pete Rose and Tony Perez. During the summers of the 1960s, the heroes of Cincinnati wore Reds uniforms. On their best days (which were, admittedly, too few after 1961), they were entertaining and inspiring. They smote hated rivals and sent their best to the All-Star game, in the decade when that mid-summer classic moved under the lights ... and into prime time. On their worst days, these Reds heroes broke our hearts, squandering late-inning leads and pre-season hopes ... but they never lost our devotion. They were the heroes of our youth. Now their stories are collected in Reds Heroes: Remembering the Cincinnati Reds Who Helped Make the 1960s Baseball's Real Golden Age. The book profiles the best (and a few of the worst) of the Cincinnati Reds of the 1960s. In all, there are 74 profiles of the infielders, outfielders, catchers and pitchers who played for the Reds in the 1960s. Do you remember ... The right-handed fireballer who pitched a pair of no-hitters plus a 10-inning hitless game that he lost 1-0 in the eleventh? (page 96) The All-Star center fielder who led the major leagues in triples twice? (page 43) The knuckle-baller who won 23 games in 1963? (page 116) The 150-pound, four-time All-Star shortstop who batted in 81 runs in 1966? (page 9) The pitcher who notched the Reds' only victory in the 1961 World Series? (page 91) The switch-hitter who won a pair of National League batting titles in the 1960s? (page 24) The relief pitcher who was also a best-selling author? (page 77) The All-Star catcher who won a Gold Glove his rookie season? (page 66) The slugging first baseman who, according to Pete Rose, was the hardest hitter in baseball? (page 15) The Hall of Fame slugger who hit 316 home runs during the 1960s ... 190 with the Reds? (page 49) Their stories are here. Enjoy the memories.
Download or read book The Red Book of Heroes written by Andrew Lang and published by Graphic Arts Books. This book was released on 2021-06-08 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ” Life is not all beer and skittles...and all books are not fairytales. In an imperfect state of existence, the poetry of it is that we cannot have all things as we would like them. “-Andrew Lang Perhaps in a perfect world, there would be no need for heroes, though such existence is unheard of. Instead, people must step up when they are needed, in whatever ways they are able. The Red Book of Heroes by Andrew and Leonora Lang serves as a record for some of these people, histories most daring and compassionate heroes. With masterful storytelling, a vast array of heroes is portrayed in this striking collection, including well-known historical figures, such as Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, and obscure heroes, such as John Howard the Philanthropist. With stories of varying lengths and diverse origins and characters, Andrew and Leonora Lang’s The Red Book of Heroes depicts the stories and backgrounds of historical figures. with intimate detail and authenticity. This edition of The Red Book of Heroes by Andrew and Leonora Lang now features an eye-catching new cover design and is printed in a font that is both modern and readable. With these accommodations, this edition of The Red Book of Heroes creates an accessible and pleasant reading experience for modern audiences while restoring the original authenticity and mastery of Andrew and Leonora Lang’s work.
Download or read book The Red Book of Heroes written by Mrs. Andrew Lang and published by Library of Alexandria. This book was released on 2020-09-28 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Life is not all beer and skittles,' said a reflective sportsman, and all books are not fairy tales. In an imperfect state of existence, 'the peety of it is that we cannot have all things as we would like them.' Undeniably we would like all books to be fairy tales or novels, and at present most of them are. But there is another side to things, and we must face it. '"Life is real, life is earnest," as Tennyson tells us,' said an orator to whom I listened lately, and though Longfellow, not Tennyson, wrote the famous line quoted by the earnest speaker, yet there is a good deal of truth in it. The word 'earnest,' like many other good words, has been overdone. It is common to sneer at 'earnest workers,' yet where would we be without them, especially in our climate? In a Polynesian island, where the skies for ever smile, and the blacks for ever dance, earnestness is superfluous. The bread-fruit tree delivers its rolls punctually every morning, strawberries or other fruits, as nice, spring beneath the feet of the dancers; the cavern in the forest provides a roof and shelter from the sun; the sea supplies a swimming-bath, and man, in time of peace, has only to enjoy himself, eat and drink, laugh and love, sing songs and tell fairy tales. His drapery is woven of fragrant flowers, nobody is poor and anxious about food, nobody is rich and afraid of losing his money, nobody needs to think of helping others; he has only to put forth his hand, or draw his bow or swing his fishing-rod, and help himself. To be sure, in time of war, man has just got to be earnest, and think out plans for catching and spearing his enemies, and drill his troops and improve his weapons, in fact to do some work, or have his throat cut, and be put in the oven and eaten. Thus it is really hard for the most fortunate people to avoid being earnest now and then. The people whose stories are told in this book were very different from each other in many ways. The child abbess, M�re AngŽlique, ruling her convent, and at war with naughty abbesses who hated being earnest, does not at once remind us of Hannibal. The great Montrose, with his poems and his scented love-locks, his devotion to his cause, his chivalry, his death, to which he went gaily clad like a bridegroom to meet his bride, does not seem a companion for Palissy the Potter, all black and shrunk and wrinkled, and bowed over his furnaces. It is a long way from gentle Miss Nightingale, tending wounded dogs when a child, and wounded soldiers when a woman, to Charles Gordon playing wild tricks at school, leading a Chinese army, watching alone at Khartoum, in a circle of cruel foes, for the sight of the British colours, and the sounds of the bagpipes that never met his eyes and ears.
Download or read book The Red Blooded Heroes of the Frontier written by Edgar Beecher Bronson and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-08-16 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Red-Blooded Heroes of the Frontier" by Edgar Beecher Bronson. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Download or read book Red Spider Hero written by John Miller and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bold and quirky, this imaginative adventure story is about a real insect: the red spider mite.
Download or read book The Red Wagon Heroes Find the Truth written by Judiann Lewinski and published by Covenant Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-10-31 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Red Wagon Heroes are a fun group of multicultural kids, their pets, and red wagons. In this loving collection of adventures that spark excitement and the imagination of the reader, these children search to find how they fit into the world around them and how the truth of God's Words can lift them up and help them find their own power through life's challenges.
Download or read book Clementine s Hero The Red Wolf written by C. L. Stewart and published by Fulton Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-11-07 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Return to Amaranthia for two new stories. Clementine's Hero Like the Phoenix, Clementine found her hero when she was a silent little girl. Robert picked her up the first time and told her he would protect her. As they grow older, outside influences and misunderstandings have them growing apart, leaving them both feeling they have lost the other. Robert faces a hard lesson that brings him to his knees and feeling lost and broken. Clementine knows she must do something to get her hero back. The Red Wolf The Red Wolf takes us to the Wolf Realm of Hidden Prairie. Willow has been all but abandoned by her family, left in the hands of her stepmother and stepsister who hate and abuse her. She knows how to be invisible and spends her time writing books about the famed Red Wolf. She meets Lord Sebastian at a town meeting, and the two enjoy an evening of conversation. Sebastian is called away during the night, and Willow is blamed and punished for him leaving. A scarred Willow hides herself away from the world. Sebastian is finally able to go looking for the beautiful Willow and learns she is missing. Finding the gray-eyed beauty is all he can think about, but there are those that wish to destroy Willow and keep her from learning that she is the Red Wolf.
Download or read book Red and Memi The Hero Within written by Evan Lau and published by Red and Memi Inc.. This book was released on 2013-12-18 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following his mother's advice to dream big, Red, a curious purple colored ant, embarks on an adventure with his best friend, Memi, a shy and loving porcupine. Red sets out to become a superhero, but instead, discovers his hero within. This is the first of a series of heartwarming children's books about the adventures of two friends, as they journey together through life's experiences and discover the meaning of true friendship.
Download or read book The Red Book Of Heroes written by Andrew Lang and published by Jazzybee Verlag. This book was released on 2012 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Heretofore Mr. Lang and his wife have dealt largely with folk-lore and legendary romance; now they find it necessary to turn to reality. As a trade-mark, they adhere to the rainbow nomenclature, but ' The red book of heroes ' claims to be history, wherein the lives represented are marked by two dominant characteristics, honor and courage.Accounts of such heroes as Florence Nightingale. John Howard the philanthropist, Hannibal, Father Damien, the apostle of the lepers, the Marquis of Montrose, the little Abbess, and others. "It would surely be an abnormal child who would not welcome ' The red book of heroes ' among his Christmas gifts." - N.Y. Times "Mrs. Lang has a very pretty story-telling gift of her own. while Mr. Lang does his part in giving the books a background of scholarship." - The Outlook. This book is fully illustrated and annotated with a rare extensive biographical sketch of the author, Andrew Lang, written by Sir Edmund Gosse, CB, a contemporary poet and writer.
Download or read book Folk and Hero Tales written by D. MacInnes and published by . This book was released on 1890 with total page 542 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book American Herd Book written by American Short-horn Breeders' Association and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 1218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Canadian Shorthorn Herd Book written by Canadian Shorthorn Association and published by . This book was released on 1895 with total page 856 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The American Shorthorn Herd Book written by and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 752 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Red Lodge and the Mythic West written by Bonnie Christensen and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Tracing the story of Red Lodge from the 1880s to the present, Christensen tells how a mining town managed to endure the vagaries of the West's unpredictable extractive-industries economy. She connects Red Lodge to a myriad of larger events and historical forces to show how national and regional influences have contributed to the development of local identities, exploring how and why westerners first rejected and then embraced "western" images, and how ethnicity, wilderness, and historic preservation became part of the identity that defined one town."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book The Hero s Trail written by Peter C. Mowrey and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2022-06-17 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The great American Westerns can be profoundly meaningful when read metaphorically. More than mere shoot 'em up entertainment, they are an essential part of a vibrant, evolving national mythology. Like other versions of the archetypal Hero's Journey, these films are filled with insights about life, love, nature, society, ethics, beauty and what it means to be human, and are key to understanding American culture. Part film guide, part historical survey, this book explores the mythic and artistic elements in 52 great Westerns--some orthodox, some subversive--from the genre's first half-century. Each film is given detailed critical analysis, from the earliest silent movies to Golden Age classics like Red River (1948), High Noon (1952) and Shane (1953).
