Download or read book Rollins Pass written by B. Travis Wright, MPS, and Kate Wright, MBA and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2018 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ribbon of dusty road on Rollins Pass has a timeless and beloved history. First known as Boulder Pass, this comparatively low saddle on the Continental Divide in Colorado has been in continuous use for millennia. First utilized as an expansive Native American game drive complex, the pass subsequently functioned as a toll wagon road in the 1860s. At the turn of the 20th century, Rollins Pass became the highest standard-gauge adhesion railroad grade in North America--an achievement still standing today. However, this overmountain route, known as Corona Pass, was inefficient and dangerous: resolute men tasked with the impossible faced high elevations with even higher risks of injury or death. A safer, permanent route came in 1928 by way of the Moffat Tunnel. The rails of Rollins Pass were then removed, freeing the automobile to tour the historic road. No matter the epoch, the legacy of Rollins Pass abides: a preeminently scenic route to the top of the world.

Download or read book Rollins Pass written by B. Travis Wright, MPS & Kate Wright, MBA and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2022-05-02 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rollins Pass holds 12,000 years of history; Paleoindians utilized the pass 65 centuries before the invention of the wheel. Later, wagon and rail magnates saw the pass as a "Great Gate" across the Continental Divide. Today, the area is listed as one of Colorado's Most Endangered Places. B. Travis Wright, MPS, is a 2022 Colorado Preservation Inc. State Honor Award recipient for his advocacy of Rollins Pass. As historians and photographers, B. Travis Wright and Kate Wright, MBA, document the timeless landscapes atop Rollins Pass. Comparing our present to our past is how we understand our history. Arcadia's Past & Present series makes such local comparisons available. Books in this series offer a special view of American life by placing historical images side by side with contemporary photographs. -- Back Cover.

Download or read book Caves of the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains written by Jon Rollins and published by Rocky Mountain Books Ltd. This book was released on 2004 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The caves of the Canadian Rockies and the Columbia Mountains, on both sides of the BC/Alberta border, span an area from the Crowsnest Pass in the south to the Prince George area in the north. This first regional Canadian caving guide offers extensive information for each cave, including location, cave survey, history of exploration, access maps and all the necessary technical details needed for safe exploration.

Download or read book Rails that Climb written by Edward Taylor Bollinger and published by . This book was released on 1950 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Snoqualmie Pass written by John Kinnick and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Situated in the Cascades about 50 miles east of Seattle, Snoqualmie Pass is intersected by the most heavily used route connecting eastern and western Washington. In the 1800s, use of the old Native American trail by explorers, cattlemen, and miners created a need for a wagon road. A railway and highway followed, and Snoqualmie Pass quickly developed into an all-season recreational paradise with over a half million visitors annually. Known for easy access to snow sports and the Alpine Lakes Wilderness area, nighttime ski operations, and the world-famous terrain of Alpental, Snoqualmie Pass is also a community of neighborhoods with both full-time and part-time residents who share a unique mountain lifestyle.

Download or read book Colorado s Indian Peaks written by Gerry Roach and published by Fulcrum Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Located just south of Rocky Mountain National Park, this popular region is one of the most accessible hiking and climbing areas in the West. In this concise and fully up-to-date guidebook, Gerry Roach shares his firsthand knowledge and experience, offering readers a chance to explore some of Colorado's finest mountain trails. Photos & maps.

Download or read book Ice Hunt written by James Rollins and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2010-04-27 with total page 658 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Carved into a moving island of ice twice the size of the United States, Ice Station Grendel has been abandoned for more than seventy years. The twisted brainchild of the finest minds of the former Soviet Union, it was designed to be inaccessible and virtually invisible. But an American undersea research vessel has inadvertently pulled too close—and something has been sighted moving inside the allegedly deserted facility, something whose survival defies every natural law. And now, as scientists, soldiers, intelligence operatives, and unsuspecting civilians are drawn into Grendel's lethal vortex, the most extreme measures possible will be undertaken to protect its dark mysteries—because the terrible truths locked behind submerged walls of ice and steel could end human life on Earth.

Download or read book Sonny Rollins written by Hugh Wyatt and published by . This book was released on 2018-08-15 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jazz legend Sonny Rollins spent his youth hustling on the streets of his native Harlem, but over time the tenor saxophonist shifted gears and developed the reputation of being "the world's greatest living jazz musician." Did he deserve such a lofty title? This biography, entitled Sonny Rollins: Meditating on a Riff, will attempt to answer this and other questions. However, it will not be a regurgitation of previous books or articles that focus exclusively on jazz. Instead, the major focus of this book will be on Sonny's adventurous foray into spirituality and even the occult. The secretive Sonny experimented with certain esoteric forms of yoga and spirituality, such as Rosicrucianism and other otherworldly practices. His goal was not only to achieve God-realization, among other things, but to develop certain powers that would enable him to unlock the secrets of the universe. Wyatt's riveting biography offers a unique glimpse into the psyche of one of the most reclusive figures in jazz. It is is a tell-all that reveals intimate and unpublished details of his fascinating life directly from Sonny himself, as well as his family members and close friends.

Download or read book A Taste of Cowboy written by Kent Rollins and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2015 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether he's beating Bobby Flay at chicken-fried steak on the Food Network, catering for a barbecue, bar mitzvah, or wedding, or cooking for cowboys in the middle of nowhere, Kent Rollins makes comfort food that satisfies. A cowboy's day starts early and ends late. Kent offers labor-saving breakfasts like Egg Bowls with Smoked Cream Sauce. For lunch or dinner, there's 20-minute Green Pepper Frito Pie, hands-off, four-ingredient Sweet Heat Chopped Barbecue Sandwiches, or mild and smoky Roasted Bean-Stuffed Poblano Peppers. He even parts with his recipe for Bread Pudding with Whisky Cream Sauce. (The secret to its lightness? Hamburger buns.) Kent gets creative with ingredients on everyone's shelves, using lime soda to caramelize Sparkling Taters and balsamic vinegar to coax the sweetness out of Strawberry Pie.

Download or read book Municipal Facts written by and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Sonny Rollins Omnibook for C Instruments written by Sonny Rollins and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2019-09-01 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Jazz Transcriptions). The Sonny Rollins Omnibook celebrates the bebop legend that worked with Miles, Monk, MJQ, and many others. His solo work has earned him many accolades, including Grammy Awards, election into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, an Edward MacDowell Medal, and the Medal of Arts from President Barack Obama. This collection features 50 of his best, including: Airegin * All the Things You Are * Almost like Being in Love * Bouncing with Bud * Doxy * Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye * I'll Remember April * Just in Time * Namely You * Oleo * On a Slow Boat to China * St. Thomas * Solid * Sonnymoon for Two * Vierd Blues * Woodyn' You * and more.

Download or read book Forever Side by Side written by John J. Cuffe and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-09-03 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This historical novel celebrates the lives of Elisha Benton and Jemima Barrows. Their courage and self-sacrifice in the years 1774 -1777 is a metaphor for the actions of countless others who contributed to the birth of our country. As such this story is a celebration not only of a colonial era couple, but also of Connecticut's rich history and her citizens. In 1774, the closing of Boston's port by the British fanned outrage across the New England colonies. The farmers of Tolland, Connecticut drove sheep to relieve the suffering of their fellow subjects. Within months they would march on Boston again - this time shouldering arms in response to the Lexington Alarm. Among them was Elisha Benton, 1st born son of one of the town's founding families. The rebellion tore him from his betrothed. Jemima Barrows was but 15, yet it was her family's low station that fueled Benton opposition to the match. If Elisha and Jemima were to wed, the patriarch's objections must be overcome, and Elisha must survive the war. Today one may visit the Daniel Benton Homestead Museum - where some believe the spirits of this young couple linger. Here their fate can be discovered. The story of their lives and courageous self-sacrifice, however, dwells within the pages of this historical novel. *** "Every local third grader, and every visitor to the Daniel Benton Homestead Museum, has heard the brief legend of Elisha Benton and Jemima Barrows and seen their graves. Many visit with the hope of catching a glimpse of their spirits. Now John Cuffe has brought Elisha and Jemima to life in this engaging novel, set against the events of the Revolutionary War. Written in the first person, as told by Elisha Benton, it seems to give an authentic voice to the lives and times of this young couple." Barbara Cook, Archivist, Town Historian, Tolland Historical Society * * * "John J. Cuffe has crafted an engaging story that weaves the facts of Elisha Benton's life with what is known about 18th century rural New England and the early days of the American Revolutionary War. It is very interesting to have Elisha (Benton) with a voice. The author has created a believable and dimensional character in an intriguing story line." Gail White Usher, Director, Daniel Benton Homestead Museum, Tolland Historical Society

Download or read book Caucasia written by Danzy Senna and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1999-02-01 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of New People and Colored Television, the extraordinary national bestseller that launched Danzy Senna’s literary career “Superbly illustrates the emotional toll that politics and race take … Haunting.” —The New York Times Book Review Birdie and Cole are the daughters of a black father and a white mother, intellectuals and activists in the Civil Rights Movement in 1970s Boston. The sisters are so close that they speak their own language, yet Birdie, with her light skin and straight hair, is often mistaken for white, while Cole is dark enough to fit in with the other kids at school. Despite their differences, Cole is Birdie’s confidant, her protector, the mirror by which she understands herself. Then their parents’ marriage collapses. One night Birdie watches her father and his new girlfriend drive away with Cole. Soon Birdie and her mother are on the road as well, drifting across the country in search of a new home. But for Birdie, home will always be Cole. Haunted by the loss of her sister, she sets out a desperate search for the family that left her behind. A modern classic, Caucasia is at once a powerful coming of age story and a groundbreaking work on identity and race in America.

Download or read book Modern Cast Iron written by Ashley L. Jones and published by Red Lightning Books. This book was released on 2020-08-18 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Warm, crumbly cornbread. Chicken sizzling in the pan. Childhood memories filled with delicious, home-cooked dishes and your family there to enjoy it with you. Cast iron's popularity faded in the '70s—replaced by chemically processed cookware—but today's cooks are reigniting a passion for wholesome cast-iron-cooked meals. This ain't your grandma's kitchen—caring for and cooking with cast iron is easy, healthy, and totally Pinterest worthy. In Modern Cast Iron, self-proclaimed cast-iron connoisseur Ashley L. Jones recaptures the ease and joy of cooking with cast-iron cookware. Jones introduces readers to the best brands and types of cast-iron cookware to fulfill any cook's needs. She offers detailed tips and tricks for rescuing old, rusted pans and keeping them properly seasoned, and she shares recommendations for the best cooking oil for every recipe. With Jones's help, both experienced and beginner cooks will be able to rival grandma's cooking. Chock-full of stories from Jones's own childhood growing up with cast-iron meals, as well as recipe after tantalizing recipe—from breakfast quiche to gluten-free meals and beautiful blueberry cobbler—Modern Cast Iron explores the countless ways that cast iron benefits health and happiness. A comprehensive guide to all things cast iron and home-style cookin', Modern Cast Iron offers a new way for cooks to spice up the kitchen using all-natural tools and ingredients.

Download or read book Backroads of Colorado written by Boyd Norton and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you like to take your time, absorb the scenic grandeur of a wild place, and literally stop to smell the wildflowers, buy this guide. ...Family Camping

Download or read book Solipsist written by Henry Rollins and published by 2 13 61. This book was released on 1998 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents more than 170 prose works that depict the landscape of modern America and the walking wounded who inhabit it

Download or read book We Got Power written by Jordan Schwartz and published by Bazillion Points LLC. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As teenagers in 1981, David Markey and his best friend Jordan Schwartz founded We Got Power, a fanzine dedicated to the hardcore punk music community in their native Los Angeles. Their text and cameras captured the early punk spirit of Black Flag, the Minutemen, Social Distortion, Youth Brigade and many others at the height of their precocious punk powers. In the process, the duo's amazing photographs also captured the dilapidated suburbs, abandoned storefronts and dereliction of the era - a rubble strewn social apocalypse that demanded a youth uprising!