Download or read book Buckeye Legends written by Michael Jay Katz and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 1994 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of stories about Ohio including "The Zanesville earthquakes," "Rattlesnake mound," "The Corpse that wouldn't bleed," and "The headless horseman of Cherry Hill.".
Download or read book The Legends of Brunswick County Ghosts Pirates Indians and Colonial North Carolina written by J. C. Judah and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2007-11-05 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beyond the ocean mist is an area rich in history and lore. Explore the fascinating past of 16th through 20th Century Brunswick County, North Carolina. Visit these historic times through the eyes of its early residents, historical documents, ghosts, seafaring pirates, Indian predecessors, notable cemeteries (including known Slave Cemeteries), local facts, and legends. Take a glimpse into the rich tradition and culture of Brunswick County, and become a part of the southeastern North Carolina legacy. Meet Mary Hemingway, a plantation owner and one of the original settlers of Brunswick County. Read her Last Will & Testament and find out where her final resting place is located. Gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of colonial challenges, pirate lifestyles, and the intricacies of the Indian culture and their clashes with the early settlers. Peruse the names and lives of the original residents of Brunswick County, North Carolina. Enjoy your trip back into time.
Download or read book L A Exposed written by Paul Young and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2002-05-03 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An entertaining look at the myths and urban legends surrounding Los Angeles encompasses Hollywood tall tales, rock music rumors, the lore of L.A.'s landmarks, crime tales, and more.
Download or read book Call of the Mountains written by Ann Olander and published by Stephens Press, LLC. This book was released on 2005 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although Southern California's mountain ranges are only partially wilderness, they bring wonder into our daily lives even from a distance. I wrote this book to remind us of this wonder, to champion the mountains' beauty and inspire their protection. In addition, I wrote this book for people around the world to know a seldom heralded dimension of Southern California. Several years ago I couldn't find such a book to show Swiss friends. Also I've always wanted to show our mountains' beauty to friends and relatives across the country, to come and visit them vicariously. Call of the Mountains is for you who can't get to the mountains, but glimpse them from afar and feel their wonder. Last, I wrote this book for you who already know these streams, canyons and peaks. For you, the following pages will jog memories of special places and occasions that are yours alone. My Story -- and the stories of people I met - takes us along trails to historic areas, sparkling waterfalls, pristine meadows and the highest peaks.
Download or read book Behind Mt Baldy written by Christopher Cummings and published by DoctorZed Publishing. This book was released on 2020-11-24 with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Australian Army Cadet Corporal, 15-year-old Roger Dunning, sets out with his friends, Peter, Stephen and Graham, on a five-day hike on the Atherton Tablelands to complete the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Their OC, Captain Conkey, has placed a set of clues to test their navigation along their 100-kilometre hike. However, almost immediately the four friends walk into trouble so unexpected and so deadly that it tests all their skills as cadets and their friendships. For Roger, it is the toughest test of endurance and character he has ever encountered. To survive, he must summon all his resources of determination and moral courage to see the thing through.
Download or read book Lakeview Legends written by Gordon G Johnson and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2001 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bill and Martha Lewis live in the small town of Lakeview with their five children. The adventures of the Lewis family and the other citizens of Lakeview are seldom dull and run the gamut from humorous to shocking. For example: Three-year-old Jimmy Lewis suffers physical and mental anguish when his sister, Marjorie, tells him there is a bobcat in the outhouse. By the time Jimmy is eight he masterminds revenge on Bartholomew Van Poole, the spoiled son of the local banker, who likes to bully Jimmy. Rob and Jack, two fishing buddies, get conned into becoming lion trainers when the circus comes to town. It becomes a near disaster for Jack and the circus. The town is rocked by an international intrigue and a shocking revelation. Twenty-month old twins Zack and Zeke turn the Fourth of July parade into a disaster when they escape from their three-year old sister, Hepzibah, who is charged with keeping them out of trouble. Their older brother, Raisinhead, tries to salvage the parade but fails. The Big Tippers have a bad Halloween experience. Betty Lewis finds her true love.
Download or read book Lure Lore and Legends of the Moreno Valley written by Moreno Valley Writers Guild and published by Secret Staircase Books, an imprint of Columbine Publishing Group. This book was released on 2021-11-06 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Before it became part of the vast Beaubien-Miranda Land Grant (later the Maxwell Land Grant) of more than 1.7 million acres in the New Mexico territory, the Moreno Valley was the summer hunting grounds of Apache and Ute native tribes. Later this was the scene of a gold rush, the center of the Colfax County War, a passageway to the Santa Fe Trail, and on the regular route of American frontiersman Kit Carson. Visionaries, explorers, ranchers, scallywags, and murderers called the location home. At one time the population of this obscure place was larger than that of Santa Fe, and the now-ghost town of Elizabethtown was proposed to become the state capitol. Little had been written about the history of northern New Mexico’s Moreno Valley until the 1990s, when a group of business people called upon local writers to research and document the fascinating history of the area and the towns that still exist here today. Speaking with members of the pioneer families who came West with nothing much more than grit and determination, the resulting oral history grew to encompass the work of historians and, with the blessing of the History Department at University of New Mexico, the resulting book brought to life the legends of the Moreno Valley’s tumultuous past. Now in its 3rd Revised and Expanded edition Lure, Lore, and Legends is a must-read for anyone who has ever visited or dreams of visiting northern New Mexico. Praise for Lure, Lore, and Legends of the Moreno Valley: “It was an honor to play even a minor role in introducing these hardy souls to the arduous but fulfilling work of incorporating oral testimony into historical research. They applied their writer’s sensibility and its attendant demand for perfection to a task few have attempted before. Their product speaks for itself … a gift given back to a region which has brought them so much joy and pleasure … an acknowledgement of a debt owed those who came before and who might have been relegated to oblivion by the oversight of professional historians had they not taken pen and microphone in hand?” –Carlos Vasquez, The University of New Mexico [from the Foreword] Reviews from the 1st edition: “Fun read, especially if you are new to the area.” – Bob Hurt, 5 stars, online review “This book was of especial interest since we now have a cabin in this region. A must for locals.” – Suzanne M. Schneider, 5 stars “Full of stories about the history of Northern New Mexico, well written by a selection of published and new authors.” – rsafford, 5 stars “The Moreno Writer's Guild have put together a wonderful book about the history of Moreno Valley (For Vietnam Veterans that includes Angel Fire Vietnam Memorial.) Great book to read while visiting that part of New Mexico. I visit Angel Fire often and found the book to be entertaining and enlightening about why the area is like it is today - like the unfinished tunnel on the north side of Eagle Nest lake, and of course, the building of the Vietnam Memorial. This area is so rich with treasured old stories and tales that the authors share with us. I would recommend a copy of this book to any visitors to the area or for those who just like reading local history books. it is most enjoyable to read.” – Rev. Bill McDonald Jr., 4 stars, online
Download or read book The Legends of Old Baldy written by Linda Cassity Durbano and published by . This book was released on 2014-06-25 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Western Classics Historical Novels Tales of the Old West by B M Bower Illustrated written by B. M. Bower and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-16 with total page 5219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the collection of Western Classics, Historical Novels & Tales of the Old West by B. M. Bower (Illustrated), readers are transported into the rugged and unpredictable world of the American frontier. Bower masterfully captures the essence of the Old West through her compelling storytelling and vivid descriptions of the landscape, characters, and daily struggles of the time. The collection is a valuable literary contribution that offers insight into the historical and cultural context of the West, making it a must-read for fans of Western literature. Bower's attention to detail and authentic portrayal of the era immerse readers in a bygone age, showcasing the harsh realities and heartfelt moments that defined the Western experience.
Download or read book Oregon s Living Legends written by Andi Harmon and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-10-10 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A book about the history of Oregon's wild horses, with complete descriptions of all the Herd Management Areas. Over 200 pages with photos, artwork, stories and more!
Download or read book Bulletin written by Montana State University (Missoula, Mont.) and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Grand Adventure written by Benedicte Ingstad and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 2017-05-29 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1960, Helge Ingstad and Anne Stine Ingstad made a discovery that rewrote the history of European exploration and colonization of North America – a thousand-year-old Viking settlement at L'Anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland. In A Grand Adventure, the Ingstads’ daughter Benedicte tells the story of their remarkable lives spent working together, sharing poignant details from her parents' private letters, personal diaries, their dinner table conversations, and Benedicte’s own participation in her parents' excavations. Following young Helge Ingstad from his 1926 decision to abandon a successful law practice for North American expeditions through Canada's Barren Lands, Alaska's Anaktuvuk Pass, and the mountains of northern Mexico, the story recounts his governorship of Norwegian territories and marriage to Anne Stine Moe. The author then traces Helge and Anne Stine's travels around the world, focusing in particular on their discovery of the Viking settlement at the northern tip of Newfoundland. With Anne Stine as the head archaeologist, they excavate these ruins for eight years, while weathering destructive skepticism from academic peers, until indisputable evidence is unearthed and their find is confirmed. A remarkable look at a personal and professional relationship, A Grand Adventure shows two explorers' unrelenting drive and unfailing courage.
Download or read book Storytellers written by John A. Burrison and published by University of Georgia Press. This book was released on 1991 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents 260 of the rural South's best stories collected over a twenty year period, with their roots in Anglo-Saxon, African-American, and Native American traditions
Download or read book The Hero of Varay written by Rick Shelley and published by Jabberwocky Literary Agency, Inc.. This book was released on 2012-07-04 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nuclear disaster threatens both real and fantasy worlds in the second Varayan Memoir fantasy adventure by the author of Son of the Hero. On his twenty-first birthday, Gil Tyner stepped through a portal into the magical Buffer Zone between our world and the land of the fairies, leaving his life as a college student behind. Torn from everything he’d ever known, Gil rose to the challenge and mastered his new surroundings, becoming a slayer of both elves and dragons. But now the Buffer Zone faces a threat that will push even Gil to his limits, a menace that could propel rampaging dragons into the world Gil left behind. To stop it, Gil will need to seek a treasure, but its recovery may prove more dangerous than even the dragons themselves . . . Praise for Rick Shelley “Rick Shelley was a soldier at heart, and his books were written from the heart. They carry the real feel of the sweat, blood, and camaraderie of those on the front lines.” —Jack Campbell, New York Times–bestselling author “Rick Shelly knows how to write compelling military science fiction thrillers that are so action packed, readers hardly have a moment for an oxygen break.” —AllReaders.com
Download or read book A Glimpse of War written by Albert Matson and published by . This book was released on 1898 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Legends and Romance of the Lake Country Told with Camera and Pencil written by Charles A. Ward and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book BattleTech Legends Mercenary s Star written by William H. Keith, Jr. and published by Catalyst Game Labs. This book was released on 1987-06-01 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BACKS AGAINST THE WALL… Galatea. The Mercenary's Star. Even the most down on their luck units can find work here. Leading the newly-formed Gray Death Legion has been challenging for Grayson Death Carlyle, so when a job comes their way, he’s only too happy to take it. The mission: train the local resistance on the planet Verthandi to resist their Draconis Combine masters. But things do not go well almost from the moment the Legion arrives. Trapped on Verthandi and facing a superior force and a fractured populace, the men and women of the Legion find themselves in a situation that makes the campaign on Trellwan look like a walk in the park. And Grayson quickly learns repeating his past successes may not be so easy this time…