Download or read book The Big Drift written by Patrick Dearen and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2014-08-14 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Will Brite is a Slash Five cowboy working in the Middle Concho region of Texas in the winter of 1884 when a blizzard descends upon him—the likes of which he has never seen. Trapped under his horse and entangled in a barbed wire fence, Will finds an unexpected (and unwelcome) savior in the form of Zeke Boles, a former slave on the run from a bloody, guilt-filled past. In Zeke’s dark features Will sees a reflection of the haunting memories he has been trying to escape for so long, but he reluctantly offers him shelter for the night at the Slash Five camp. Little does he know that their lives will be inexorably linked in the spring of ’85 through what will be one of the most brutal roundups of the nineteenth century. Follow Will, Zeke, and the rest of the Slash Fives as they ride through West Texas in search of stray cattle in an unforgettable tale of love, redemption, and true grit.
Download or read book Report written by United States. Army. Office of the Chief of Engineers and published by . This book was released on 1892 with total page 1020 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Report of the Chief of Engineers U S Army written by United States. Army. Corps of Engineers and published by . This book was released on 1892 with total page 1060 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Blizzard A tale of survival and daring in the Great Land written by NNStoelting and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-12-18 with total page 706 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1971, Kat Mission, recently divorced, headstrong and independent, packs her belongings, her geology degree, and her five-month-old daughter in her old pickup and drives to Alaska seeking adventure and a better life. She hears of a hardscrabble mining camp deep in the Isabel Pass that needs a cook. Awed by her surroundings, Kat has found a home. After tragedy and betrayal, the small company faces collapse. Kat offers a solution, and moves into an arena dominated by men. Then Kat meets a man whose love and patience is challenged by her stubborn determination and misplaced loyalties. By 1975, the Alaska oil pipeline changes everything, and tens of thousands of people flood the state for high-paying jobs. During the boom, lawlessness and greed create excitement and danger. Survival is key: surviving her own hardheadedness, the wilderness, injury, a bear attack, cabin fever, two shootings, and a raging blizzard that traps her in the middle of a frozen river in the Isabel Pass.
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Download or read book The Curlytops Snowed In written by Howard R. Garis and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-09-15 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Going to the Sun Road written by Bill Yenne and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2013 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Going-to-the-Sun Road is rightfully recognized as one of the most spectacular alpine highways in the world and certainly among those in the United States. The landscape is one of peerless beauty, but the road itself is an engineering masterpiece. In 1910, Glacier National Park was created in that million-acre swath of mountains, lakes, and glaciers that the great naturalist George Bird Grinnell called "the Crown of the Continent." Soon, plans were being made for a road that would take visitors into the heart of this amazing place. The result was the Going-to-the-Sun Road, which has been the centerpiece of the visitor experience in Glacier since it was formally dedicated in 1933.
Download or read book I Live in a Beautiful World written by Julie Bruns and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2011-06-22 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 1940s outside Glenrock, Wyoming, Julie Bruns knew she would have to work hard if she expected to make her living on a homestead. At the end of a long, hard day, her tired muscles would ache, but Julie would perseverefor she was truly a pioneer. In her posthumous memoir, Bruns shares a fascinating description of day-to-day life in the wilds of Wyoming as she changed history forever and became one of the states few female homesteaders. Bruns tells how she overcame her initial fears and embarked on a new venture with a strong determination and an honest heart. After deciding to file a homestead, Bruns details how she selected a site along a tiny creek and began constructing a cabin out of green-cut, peeled logs. The days were filled with hard work, and the nights were frightening as owls hooted and coyotes yapped. But Bruns persistedbuilding much of her furniture, exploring the land around her house, and getting to know her neighbors. I Live in a Beautiful World shares the inspiring story of how Julie Bruns became a homesteader through resolve, courage, and, most importantly, the unyielding desire to make her dream come true.
Download or read book Confluence written by Don McComber and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2020-04-07 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of family stories is fast moving, drips with drama and takes numerous quick turns as it journeys through the generations. The adventure started in Inverness Scotland and crossed both the Atlantic and the American Continent. They created then died with the tiny settlement of CONFLUENCE in what became central Nebraska. These pioneers lived with the Oneida Indians, fought and died in the great wars, killed Mexican slavers and river thieves, endured prairie blizzards, tornadoes and dust storms, and captured bandits. Hang on tight as this story weaves the travels of this family perfectly into American History.
Download or read book A Cowboy of the Pecos written by Patrick Dearen and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-11-01 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the late 1880s, the Pecos River region of Texas and southern New Mexico was known as “the cowboy’s paradise.” And the cowboys who worked in and around the river were known as “the most expert cowboys in the world.” A Cowboy of the Pecos vividly reveals tells the story of the Pecos cowboy from the first Goodnight-Loving cattle drive to the 1920s. These meticulously researched and entertaining stories offer a glimpse into a forgotten and yet mythologized era. Includes archival photographs.
Download or read book Advances of Accelerator Physics and Technologies written by Herwig Schopper and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 1993 with total page 768 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume, consisting of articles written by experts with international repute and long experience, reviews the state of the art of accelerator physics and technologies and the use of accelerators in research, industry and medicine. It covers a wide range of topics, from basic problems concerning the performance of circular and linear accelerators to technical issues and related fields. Also discussed are recent achievements that are of particular interest (such as RF quadrupole acceleration, ion sources and storage rings) and new technologies (such as superconductivity for magnets and RF cavities).The book will interest not only researchers and engineers in the field of accelerator development but also users of accelerators in research and industry. Moreover, teachers giving courses on accelerators and their applications will profit by learning about the most recent achievements and future possibilities.
Download or read book Charles R Knight written by Charles Robert Knight and published by G.T. Labs. This book was released on 2005 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book opens with a foreword by special effects pioneer Ray Harryhausen (The 7th Voyage of Sinbad) and a biographical essay on Knight by William Stout (The New Dinosaurs). The autobiographical pieces feature illustrations by Mark Schultz (Xenozoic Tales). To round out the volume, it closes with memories from his granddaughter Rhoda Knight Kalt and appreciations from prominent names in the arts and sciences, from Ray Bradbury to Ian Tattersall. Though Knight once said "No one interests me less than Charles Knight," find out why artists such as Frank Frazetta, Mark Hallett, Doug Henderson, Joe Kubert, Al Williamson, and Bernie Wrightson have said that no one interests them more
Download or read book The Curlytops Snowed in written by Howard Roger Garis and published by . This book was released on 1918 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue in the Sunny South written by Laura Lee Hope and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-08-17 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue in the Sunny South" by Laura Lee Hope is a delightful children's book that takes young readers on an enchanting journey to the sunny and vibrant landscapes of the South. In this heartwarming tale, Bunny Brown and his sister Sue embark on a new adventure, leaving behind the familiar surroundings of their home to explore the wonders of a different region. As Bunny and Sue set out on their journey, they are filled with excitement and curiosity about the new experiences that await them in the sunny South. Throughout their travels, the siblings encounter captivating sights, delightful people, and a rich tapestry of Southern culture. From picturesque landscapes to charming towns and warm-hearted locals, the story paints a vivid picture of the beauty and uniqueness of the region. Amid their adventures, Bunny and Sue learn about the history, traditions, and way of life in the South. They immerse themselves in the local customs, try new foods, and make new friends along the way. Through their interactions and discoveries, the siblings gain a deeper understanding of the diverse and fascinating world beyond their own backyard. Laura Lee Hope's storytelling captures the essence of exploration, cultural exchange, and the joy of discovery. "Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue in the Sunny South" is a heartwarming and educational tale that encourages young readers to embrace new experiences, celebrate different cultures, and foster a sense of curiosity and appreciation for the world around them.
Download or read book Glacier National Park written by Bill Yenne and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2006-05-17 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Glacier National Park is a majestic million acres of towering mountains, ancient glaciers, and amazing biodiversity. Located astride both the Continental Divide and Hudson Bay Divide, Glacier contains Triple Divide Peak, the only point in North America from which the waters drain into three oceans. The land that George Bird Grinnell called the Crown of the Continent and that John Muir described as the best care-killing scenery on the continent has been delighting visitors since well before it was set aside as a park in 1910. Through the years, countless people have come to Glacier to hike its nearly thousand miles of trails, marvel at its unrivalled scenery, and drive the Going-to-the-Sun Road, America's most spectacular alpine highway. Glacier is also home to remote mountain chalets and magnificent grand lodges. While most national parks have a singular signature lodge, Glacier has three.
Download or read book Into the Great Emptiness Peril and Survival on the Greenland Ice Cap written by David Roberts and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2022-12-13 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The riveting story of one of the greatest but least-known sagas in the history of exploration from David Roberts, the “dean of adventure writing.” By 1930, no place in the world was less well explored than Greenland. The native Inuit had occupied the relatively accessible west coast for centuries. The east coast, however, was another story. In August 1930, Henry George Watkins (nicknamed “Gino”), a twenty-three-year-old British explorer, led thirteen scientists and explorers on an ambitious expedition to the east coast of Greenland and into its vast and forbidding interior to set up a permanent meteorological base on the icecap, 8,200 feet above sea level. The Ice Cap Station was to be the anchor of a transpolar route of air travel from Europe to North America. The weather on the ice cap was appalling. Fierce storms. Temperatures plunging lower than –50° Fahrenheit in the winter. Watkins’s scheme called for rotating teams of two men each to monitor the station for two months at a time. No one had ever tried to winter over in that hostile landscape, let alone manage a weather station through twelve continuous months. Watkins was younger than anyone under his command. But he had several daring trips to the Arctic under his belt and no one doubted his judgement. The first crisis came in the fall when a snowstorm stranded a resupply mission halfway to the top for many weeks. When they arrived at the ice cap, there were not enough provisions and fuel for another two-man shift, so the station would have to be abandoned. Then team member August Courtauld made an astonishing offer. To enable the mission to go forward, he would monitor the station solo through the winter. When a team went up in March to relieve Courtauld, after weeks of brutal effort to make the 130-mile journey, they could find no trace of him or the station. By the end of March, Courtauld’s situation was desperate. He was buried under an immovable load of frozen snow and was disastrously short on supplies. On April 21, four months after Courtauld began his solitary vigil, Gino Watkins set out inland with two companions to find and rescue him. David Roberts, “veteran mountain climber and chronicler of adventures” (Washington Post), draws on firsthand accounts and archival materials to tell the story of this daring expedition and of the epic survival ordeal that ensued.
