Download or read book Tales of a River Rat written by Kenny Salwey and published by Fulcrum Publishing. This book was released on 2016-12-14 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Tales of a River Rat, famed storyteller and self-described hermit Kenny Salwey informs and entertains readers as he weaves his life story on the Mississippi River. Salwey knows the river ecosystem with an intimacy unavailable to most. Here he shares his love of and knowledge about the mighty river in an accessible manner sure to appeal to all ages.
Download or read book The Old Time River Rats written by Kenny Salwey and published by Voyageur Press. This book was released on 2009-11-15 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Colorful characters once populated the Upper Mississippi River Valley swamps and floodplain forests. These are the river rats, hill folk, and swamp dogs whose stories Kenny Salwey tells so well. Now long gone, these legendary denizens of the river bottoms come alive in Kenny’s signature brand of storytelling, rife with insight and laughter, woodslore and a time-tested philosophy of the natural world. With a foreword by regional historian Gary Schlosstein, this deep delving into the old-time community of the Mississippi River presents a rich picture of a life as fascinating as it is fast-disappearing in our fast-paced, high-tech world.
Download or read book Last River Rat written by Kenny Salwey and published by Fulcrum Publishing. This book was released on 2017-10-16 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kenny Salwey is a modern-day American hermit who has lived most of his life in the Mississippi river bottoms, coming to know the river ecosystem with an intimacy unavailable to most. Now, Kenny shares his love of, and knowledge about, the mighty river. The Last River Rat is a seasonal look at Kenny's unique life.
Download or read book Kenny Salwey s Tales of a River Rat written by Kenny Salwey and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 2005 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This legendary storyteller and "river rat" presents 20 "rat tales: " personal thoughts on respecting and learning from nature and animals.
Download or read book They Called Us River Rats written by Macon Fry and published by Univ. Press of Mississippi. This book was released on 2021-05-04 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They Called Us River Rats: The Last Batture Settlement of New Orleans is the previously untold story of perhaps the oldest outsider settlement in America, an invisible community on the annually flooded shores of the Mississippi River. This community exists in the place between the normal high and low water line of the Mississippi River, a zone known in Louisiana as the batture. For the better part of two centuries, batture dwellers such as Macon Fry have raised shantyboats on stilts, built water-adapted homes, foraged, fished, and survived using the skills a river teaches. Until now the stories of this way of life have existed only in the memories of those who have lived here. Beginning in 2000, Fry set about recording the stories of all the old batture dwellers he could find: maritime workers, willow furniture makers, fishermen, artists, and river shrimpers. Along the way, Fry uncovered fascinating tales of fortune tellers, faith healers, and wild bird trappers who defiantly lived on the river. They Called Us River Rats also explores the troubled relationship between people inside the levees, the often-reviled batture folks, and the river itself. It traces the struggle between batture folks and city authorities, the commercial interests that claimed the river, and Louisiana’s most powerful politicians. These conflicts have ended in legal battles, displacement, incarceration, and even lynching. Today Fry is among the senior generation of “River Rats” living in a vestigial colony of twelve “camps” on New Orleans’s river batture, a fragment of a settlement that once stretched nearly six miles and numbered hundreds of homes. It is the last riparian settlement on the Lower Mississippi and a contrarian, independent life outside urban zoning, planning, and flood protection. This book is for everyone who ever felt the pull of the Mississippi River or saw its towering levees and wondered who could live on the other side.
Download or read book Rise of the River Rat written by Rodolfo Anzettie & Tony Capps and published by Booktango. This book was released on 2015-05-05 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rise of the River Rat is an entertaining collection of stories that tells the journey of one man experiencing the ‘Path of the Warrior’. This inspiring and sometimes haunting tale covers the incredible life of Tony Capps. Follow Tony from the rough and tumble streets of South Trenton across three continents. From high stakes gambling to unraveling mysteries of the unknown, Tony Capps’s story pushes the limit on all aspects of life. It’s a story of honor and perseverance in conquering life’s greatest challenges and discovering new ideas to inspire the development of mankind.
Download or read book Kenny Salwey s Tales of a River Rat written by Kenny Salwey and published by . This book was released on with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kenny Salwey, the legendary Last River Rat and famed storyteller, presents a new collection of ""rat tales,"" sure to delight, inform, and entertain. A modern-day American hermit who has lived most of his life in the Mississippi river bottoms, Kenny knows the river ecosystem with an intimacy unavailable to most. Here, he shares his love of, and knowledge about, the mighty river. Read through the pages of "Kenny Salwey’s Tales of a River Rat," and you’ll gain a new perspective on what it means to live with the rhythms of nature. Known as the Woodsman of the Mississippi Backwaters—he’s a hunter, trapper, outdoor guide, and self-sufficient woodsman—Kenny Salwey is said to have cut his milk teeth on a canoe paddle and seasoned it with Mississippi mud. He’s a Mississippi River guide for hunting, fishing, and nature watching; a storyteller; an instructor on environmental education; and a keynote speaker.
Download or read book Fat Pat the Water Rat written by A. J. Crigler and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-06-08 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a revised version of Fat Pat the Water Rat (FPTWR), which is a story about a chubby little rat that was happy and had no worries as long as she had food, until she meet a bully that teased her about the way she looked and made her life miserable.
Download or read book Muskrat for Supper written by Kenny Salwey and published by Fulcrum Publishing. This book was released on 2016-07-20 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Muskrat for Supper inspires young people to explore nature's life cycles and understand the concept of the circle of life, as told through the tale of a family that embarks on a hunting and trapping adventure. It is an endearing story that weaves together such themes as sustainable living, our natural environment, and living closer to nature. The first book for children by this acclaimed storyteller and author, Muskrat for Supper includes questions young people have asked Kenny Salwey about his lifestyle as a river rat living off the land. The story will be illustrated with black-and-white photographs as well as nonfiction material to supplement the text.
Download or read book Tales from the Folly written by Ben Aaronovitch and published by Jabberwocky Literary Agency, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-07-31 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Return to the world of Rivers of London in this first short story collection from bestselling author, Ben Aaronovitch. Tales from the Folly is a carefully curated collection that gathers together previously published stories and brand new tales in the same place for the first time. Each tale features a new introduction from the author, filled with insight and anecdote offering the reader a deeper into this absorbing fictional world. This is a must read for any Rivers of London fan. Join Peter, Nightingale, Abigail, Agent Reynolds and Tobias Winter for a series of perfectly portioned tales. Discover what’s haunting a lonely motorway service station, who still wanders the shelves of a popular London bookshop, and what exactly happened to the River Lugg... With an introduction from internationally bestselling author of the Sookie Stackhouse series, Charlaine Harris. This collection includes: The Home Crowd Advantage The Domestic The Cockpit The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Granny King of The Rats A Rare Book of Cunning Device A Dedicated Follower of Fashion Favourite Uncle Vanessa Sommer’s Other Christmas List Three Rivers, Two Husbands and a Baby Moments One-Three Praise for the Rivers of London series: “Ben Aaronovitch has created a wonderful world full of mystery, magic and fantastic characters. I love being there more than the real London” –Nick Frost “A superlative blend of whimsy and grit...Jim Butcher meets Douglas Adams” —Publishers Weekly “...my favorite current series... delightful, compulsive and fresh—with a love of multicultural London evident on every page, wonderfully diverse characters, magic, mystery, and mayhem. Once you start, you will literally not be able to put them down.” —Lavie Tidhar in Washington Post “...recounted with deadpan British wit and irony...packed with fascinating historical detail... Lively and amusing and different.” —Kirkus
Download or read book The Last River Rat written by J Scott Bestul and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 2005-09-25 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kenny Salwey is a modern-day American hermit who has lived most of his life in the Mississippi river bottoms, coming to know the river ecosystem with an intimacy unavailable to most. Now, Kenny shares his love of, and knowledge about, the mighty river. The Last River Rat is a seasonal look at Kennys unique life. Each chapter covers a month of Kennys year and starts by detailing his activitiessuch as deer hunting, ginseng digging, or mushroom pickingand closes with one of Kennys own "Rat Tales": his personal thoughts on various aspects of his way of life, such as the importance of dogs or memories of other river rats with whom he has crossed paths. Through Kennya true naturalist who provides sage advice about living off the land and protecting the rivers ecologyand The Last River Rat, youll gain a greater appreciation for the natural world.
Download or read book River Rat written by Joseph Fleck and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring a New England river on a homemade raft could be dangerous, but Joseph was determined to set sail for adventure. With a keen eye for treasure, he embarks on a mission to discover the amazing things that the tide can bring in. Join author Joseph Fleck on the exciting yet sentimental journey of a young boy on a New England river. Drift on his raft back to a time of youthful innocence, deep family values, and common hardship; a time when love, trust, and respect were not taken for granted. Aboard the Barnacle, River Rat navigates the changing currents of his family's economic hardship and his own adolescence. Explore with him the rich river banks as he seeks hidden treasure and even picks off a few river rats along the way.
Download or read book The Rats in the Walls written by H. P. Lovecraft and published by Lindhardt og Ringhof. This book was released on 2022-10-03 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Having just endured the death of his son during the First World War, Delapore moves from the US to his ancestral property, Exham Priory, in England, seeking space and peace to mourn his loss. He begins to restore the estate - despite dire warnings from locals - and hears rats scurrying behind the walls. Joined by academics, he investigates - and discovers a truly spine-chilling family secret. His ancestors had an underground city populated by prisoners, some walking on all fours, who were kept to feed their desire for human flesh! As the sound of the scurrying rats grows to a cacophony in his ears, Delapore is seized by madness and the uncontrollable urge to feast on flesh. Fans of James Herbert's 'Rats' trilogy, 'The Rats', 'Lair', and 'Domain', will get a similar shiver from 'The Rats in the Walls'. There is also a taste of Bram Stoker's 'Dracula'. Howard Phillips (H.P.) Lovecraft (1890-1937) was an American author famed for his horror and fantasy fiction. Born in Rhode Island, he became a pioneer of ‘cosmic horror’, conjuring up the lore of supernatural creatures who exist beyond our understanding. His best-known stories include "The Call of Cthulhu", "At the Mountains of Madness" and "The Colour Out of Space". While he was a mainstay of pulp magazines, Lovecraft never achieved wider literary recognition in his lifetime. But his posthumous influence has been profound. It can be found in everything from the fiction of Stephen King and Neil Gaiman to the HBO series "Lovecraft Country".
Download or read book RIVER RAT written by Michael E. Oppitz and published by . This book was released on 2022-02-16 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Both genuine and thrilling, River Rat by Michael E. Oppitz memorably depicts a life led on the river. The gripping story is centered on the dangerous, powerful beauty of the Rio Grande and the people that choose to traverse it. The book opens to find the Jaspers, a wealthy suburban family, in disarray. Their only child, Robbie, is largely solitary and miserable, counting the days until he can be free of his controlling parents. Always unsure of himself, Robbie longs to find meaning in the world around him. As a graduation present, Mr. Jasper gifts his son with a family excursion on the Rio Grande. Once on the river, Robbie is taken by the stunning panoramic views and the camaraderie of the river guides. He finds that he has a natural predilection for river navigation, and he finally begins to open up. Tragedy strikes, however, and Robbie's parents are killed in a freak rapids accident. Robbie is taken in by ST, the guide who saved him from death. He decides to make a new life on the river. Though the changes are challenging, Robbie begins to find meaning and purpose in his natural surroundings. The plot draws from Oppitz's experiences as a white-water canoer on the Rio Grande, and the river dominates the text. The water fosters both danger and solace, perfectly demonstrating the terrifying beauty of nature; it takes from Robbie and also offers him a new outlook on life. That dichotomy propels Robbie's character arc, influencing many of his decisions throughout the novel. The text is educational, offering insight into the river classification system, a scale used to measure the increase in the difficulty of white water. Geographical destinations surrounding the Rio Grande, as well as particular parts of the river and neighboring attractions, are also explored, grounding the text in reality. Imagery is vivid, allowing the pristine beauty of Robbie's surroundings to shine through. Though trials and challenges abound, River Rat depicts the inclusive significance of a tight-knit river guide community.
Download or read book River Rat written by Dean Norman and published by . This book was released on 2009-05-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of humorous stories and cartoons about canoeing and kayaking rivers, and about almost everything else.
Download or read book River Rats written by Angie Belcher and published by Learning Media Ltd. This book was released on 1999 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes a white-water rafting adventure where Laura and her friend Fleur learn about the paddling techniques, equipment, and safety precautions, before they ride the river rapids. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.
Download or read book The Tale of Run Run Rat written by Sarah Brennan and published by . This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
