Download or read book The Secret written by Byron Preiss and published by ibooks. This book was released on 2016-10-05 with total page 1 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The tale begins over three-hundred years ago, when the Fair People—the goblins, fairies, dragons, and other fabled and fantastic creatures of a dozen lands—fled the Old World for the New, seeking haven from the ways of Man. With them came their precious jewels: diamonds, rubies, emeralds, pearls... But then the Fair People vanished, taking with them their twelve fabulous treasures. And they remained hidden until now... Across North America, these twelve treasures, over ten-thousand dollars in precious jewels, are buried. The key to finding each can be found within the twelve full color paintings and verses of The Secret. Yet The Secret is much more than that. At long last, you can learn not only the whereabouts of the Fair People's treasure, but also the modern forms and hiding places of their descendants: the Toll Trolls, Maitre D'eamons, Elf Alphas, Tupperwerewolves, Freudian Sylphs, Culture Vultures, West Ghosts and other delightful creatures in the world around us. The Secret is a field guide to them all. Many "armchair treasure hunt" books have been published over the years, most notably Masquerade (1979) by British artist Kit Williams. Masquerade promised a jewel-encrusted golden hare to the first person to unravel the riddle that Williams cleverly hid in his art. In 1982, while everyone in Britain was still madly digging up hedgerows and pastures in search of the golden hare, The Secret: A Treasure Hunt was published in America. The previous year, author and publisher Byron Preiss had traveled to 12 locations in the continental U.S. (and possibly Canada) to secretly bury a dozen ceramic casques. Each casque contained a small key that could be redeemed for one of 12 jewels Preiss kept in a safe deposit box in New York. The key to finding the casques was to match one of 12 paintings to one of 12 poetic verses, solve the resulting riddle, and start digging. Since 1982, only two of the 12 casques have been recovered. The first was located in Grant Park, Chicago, in 1984 by a group of students. The second was unearthed in 2004 in Cleveland by two members of the Quest4Treasure forum. Preiss was killed in an auto accident in the summer of 2005, but the hunt for his casques continues.

Download or read book KAYAK JACK and the TRIPLE TREASURE written by Gary Gordon and published by . This book was released on 2021-08-02 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jack is back in an all-new treasure filled adventure. Come along as Jack zig zags his course from Chicago to Minneapolis, looking for his missing dog and hiding five separate treasures along the way. This is a real-life treasure hunt in the state of Wisconsin. Kayak Jack is a fictional story but his story, this book, is your map to the real-life treasure. Be the first to solve any of the five sections of the book, and you will find one of Jack's Hidden Treasure Chests. Good luck, stay safe and enjoy the adventure.

Download or read book A Short History of Wisconsin written by Erika Janik and published by Wisconsin Historical Society. This book was released on 2011-02-02 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rediscover Wisconsin history from the very beginning. A Short History of Wisconsin recounts the landscapes, people, and traditions that have made the state the multifaceted place it is today. With an approach both comprehensive and accessible, historian Erika Janik covers several centuries of Wisconsin's remarkable past, showing how the state was shaped by the same world wars, waves of new inhabitants, and upheavals in society and politics that shaped the nation. Swift, authoritative, and compulsively readable, A Short History of Wisconsin commences with the glaciers that hewed the region's breathtaking terrain, the Native American cultures who first called it home, and French explorers and traders who mapped what was once called "Mescousing." Janik moves through the Civil War and two world wars, covers advances in the rights of women, workers, African Americans, and Indians, and recent shifts involving the environmental movement and the conservative revolution of the late 20th century. Wisconsin has hosted industries from fur-trapping to mining to dairying, and its political landscape sprouted figures both renowned and reviled, from Fighting Bob La Follette to Joseph McCarthy. Janik finds the story of a state not only in the broad strokes of immigration and politics, but also in the daily lives shaped by work, leisure, sports, and culture. A Short History of Wisconsin offers a fresh understanding of how Wisconsin came into being and how Wisconsinites past and present share a deep connection to the land itself.

Download or read book Magnificent Milwaukee written by H. Russell Zimmermann and published by . This book was released on 1987-01-01 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Kayak Jack and the Hidden Treasure written by Gary Gordon and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-07-22 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: EVERY CLUE IS REVEALED...Come with the Author and read the details behind all fifty-nine clues in the book, Kayak Jack and the Hidden Treasure.Revealed, not only gives an in depth look behind the treasure hunt, but it also offers a sneak peak at the fall hunt, Kayak Jack and the Triple Treasure Hunt.Grab your copy and find out what you did right and wrong on the quest for the treasure. Also see www.PirateIslandClub.com and click the section titled "SPOILER," to see the photos of the final hiding place.NOTE: THIS IS NOT THE TREASURE HUNT. THE TREASURE HAS BEEN FOUND AND THE HUNT IS OFFICIALLY OVER. THIS BOOK REVEALS EVERY SECRET THAT DIRECTED YOU TO THE TREASURE ON THE FIRST TREASURE HUNT. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR THE TREASURE HUNT, GO TO PIRATEISLANDCLUB.COM AND SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER TO STAY UP TO DATE ON THE CURRENT AND UPCOMING HUNTS.

Download or read book County Parks of Wisconsin written by Jeannette Bell and published by Trails Books. This book was released on 2000 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gives the authors' choices of best parks for family camping, horseback riding, winter sports, and nature study.

Download or read book The Wisconsin Bucket List written by Kelly Jo Stull and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Treasures of Wisconsin written by Damon Neal and published by . This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Native People of Wisconsin Revised Edition written by Patty Loew and published by Wisconsin Historical Society. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "So many of the children in this classroom are Ho-Chunk, and it brings history alive to them and makes it clear to the rest of us too that this isn't just...Natives riding on horseback. There are still Natives in our society today, and we're working together and living side by side. So we need to learn about their ways as well." --Amy Laundrie, former Lake Delton Elementary School fourth grade teacher An essential title for the upper elementary classroom, "Native People of Wisconsin" fills the need for accurate and authentic teaching materials about Wisconsin's Indian Nations. Based on her research for her award-winning title for adults, "Indian Nations of Wisconsin: Histories of Endurance and Survival," author Patty Loew has tailored this book specifically for young readers. "Native People of Wisconsin" tells the stories of the twelve Native Nations in Wisconsin, including the Native people's incredible resilience despite rapid change and the impact of European arrivals on Native culture. Young readers will become familiar with the unique cultural traditions, tribal history, and life today for each nation. Complete with maps, illustrations, and a detailed glossary of terms, this highly anticipated new edition includes two new chapters on the Brothertown Indian Nation and urban Indians, as well as updates on each tribe's current history and new profiles of outstanding young people from every nation.

Download or read book Wisconsin s Own written by Louis Wasserman and published by Wisconsin Historical Society. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These twenty homes, built between 1854 and 1939, represent the varied architecture in Wisconsin. They offer an intimate tour of residential treasures-- built for captains of industry, a beer baron, Broadway stars, and more-- that have endured the test of time.

Download or read book United States Treasure Atlas written by Thomas P. Terry and published by Specialty Pub. This book was released on 1985-01-01 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: V. 4. Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana -- v. 9. Tennessee, Texas, Utah.

Download or read book Encore Wisconsin written by Grace Howaniec and published by The Guest Cottage, Inc.. This book was released on 1992 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Wisconsin s Outdoor Treasures written by Tim Bewer and published by Big Earth Publishing. This book was released on 2003-04 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Mississippi River bluffs and backwaters to the forests of the great Northwoods, there is a world of natural beauty, often hidden and frequently undiscovered. Author Tim Bewer has traveled the state in search of the best of these outdoor treasures. This guidebook describes more than 150 of Wisconsin's best outdoor treasures places to hike, canoe and kayak, bicycle, view wildlife, take a scenic drive, cross-country ski or snowshoe, or just enjoy the solitude of rushing waterfalls, clear lakes, scenic bluffs, and deep forests.

Download or read book American Woods written by Romeyn Beck Hough and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Wisconsin Community Treasures written by Damon Neal and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Wisconsin written by Paul Joseph and published by Checkerboard Library. This book was released on 1998 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These fun, fact-filled books are perfect for research projects by young readers. The history, geography, economy, and peoples of each state are covered thoroughly in each book. Fascinating details make them ideal for both reference and entertainment. -- Supports social studies curriculum -- Text is enhanced with maps and graphs -- Full-page timeline and fun facts sections reinforce text

Download or read book The Wisconsin Story written by Dennis McCann and published by Wisconsin Historical Society. This book was released on 2019-10-16 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Wisconsin Story: 150 People, Places, and Turning Points that Shaped the Badger State offers readers engaging vignettes about everything Wisconsin. From portraits of significant figures like Robert and Belle La Follette, Golda Meir, and Edna Ferber, to stories of important events like the Black Hawk War, 1960s campus protests, and oleo smuggling, The Wisconsin Story takes readers on a fun and informative ride all across the Badger State. Where was Calvin Coolidge’s summer White House? What was the “anti-corset resolution?” And why was a cow named Ollie milked on an airplane? Award-winning newspaper columnist Dennis McCann’s talent for distilling complex subjects into brief stories that pack a punch makes this collection the perfect answer to the question “what makes Wisconsin, Wisconsin?”