Download or read book A Tale from the Hills written by Terry Hayden and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a mountainous region of Southwestern Virginia where poverty and hardship were an everyday part of life, there lived a family with the last name of Hill. The Hill children grew up without the benefit of a mother, but under the very watchful eyes of a humble but somewhat roguish father. In spite of many hardships and almost impossible living conditions, most of the children grew up to be proud and respectable citizens of Washington County. That is all except one, and his name was William. William started life under the close scrutiny and support of his loving sister Alice, but after her death in a tragic accident, his life was changed forever. He became tortured by dreams of death and ghostly images which ultimately led to his running away from home at the tender age of twelve. Thus began a long and even more tragic journey of paranoia and mystery that ended when he was twenty-five. William's journey took him from rural Virginia, through the Carolinas and further South, where he left murder and mayhem as his calling card. World War II was his only means of escape from capture for his hideous crimes, but he ultimately met his well deserved end at the hands of a nearly helpless old woman. He changed many lives and families forever but in the end he received his just rewards.
Download or read book The Bus Driver Who Wanted To Be God Other Stories written by Etgar Keret and published by Riverhead Books. This book was released on 2015-10-13 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 2004 by Toby Press.
Download or read book The Hills of Chianti written by Piero Antinori and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2014-09-09 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The head of Italy’s "first family" of winemaking reflects on the Antinoris’ six-hundred-year legacy and a life of good food and drink in the hills of Tuscany. If you know wine, you know the name Antinori. Since 1385, this noble Florentine family has produced some of Italy’s finest wines. The Hills of Chianti tells the story of the Antinoris and the Tuscany they call home, through seven iconic bottles that define their legacy. From the Tignanello that ushered in the era of Super Tuscans to limited-edition vintages, these wines embody a way of life and will excite oenophile readers and lovers of Italy alike. In this family memoir Piero Antinori reveals the passion, tradition, and love of craft that have driven twenty-seven generations of vintners: from the first ancestor who signed up to the winemakers guild in the fourteenth century to Antinori’s own three daughters, poised to carry this most celebrated family of artisans into the future. But The Hills of Chianti is about much more than wine. At its heart the Antinori story is about "Tuscan-ness": a connection to the land, an appreciation for good food and drink, and the quintessentially Italian love of hospitality that make this one of the world’s most inspiring and memorable destinations.
Download or read book Tales From the Hills written by Pete Buckley and published by Easy Way Up. This book was released on 2010-06-19 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tales From the Hills is a collection of stories from the author's travels in Europe's mountain and wilderness areas including the Alps and Norway as well as closer to home outings in the Lake District, Snowdonia and the Scottish Highlands. The easy to follow and often humourous narrative takes the reader on the road less travelled to Alpine glaciers, Lakeland tarns and the wilds of Scotland. On the way we encounter Dutch caravanners on the mountain roads of Norway, part time peak baggers in the Lake District and a walker in Wales who is so lost he has climbed the wrong mountain. This will appeal to anyone who has a love for walking and the outdoors as well as those who enjoy a good travellers tale.
Download or read book The Great Hill written by Daniel J. Errico and published by . This book was released on 2011* with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Before time was time, there was a Great Hill and on the Great Hill there lived the Yolks. The Yolks spent their entire lives climbing the Great Hill, trying to reach the top.
Download or read book The Shepherd of the Hills written by Harold Bell Wright and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Shepherd of the Hills is the classic story of the stranger who takes the Old Trail deep into the Ozark Mountains, many miles from civilization. His appearance signals intellect and culture, yet his countenance is marked by grief and disappointment. What is his purpose in taking on the lowly work of tending local sheep? And how is it that he befriends these simple hill folk, despite his coming from the world beyond the ridges? Mystery and romance envelop this gentle yet compelling story as the identity and purpose of the stranger-turned-shepherd is gradually unveiled.
Download or read book The Hanging Hill written by Chris Grabenstein and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2009-08-11 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perfect for Halloween! From the New York Times bestselling author of Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library and coauthor of I Funny and Treasure Hunters, comes a series of spine-tingling mysteries to keep you up long after the lights go out. How serious is stage fright? At the Hanging Hill Playhouse, it can kill you. After narrowly escaping a malevolent spirit in The Crossroads, Zack and Judy are hoping to relax during the rehearsals for a show based on Judy’s bestselling children’s books. Little do they know that the director is planning to raise a horde of evil specters from the dead, and to accomplish this, he needs a human sacrifice . . . and Zack fits the bill perfectly. This second book featuring the intrepid Zack and his stepmother, Judy, is full of the same humorous and spine-tingling storytelling that has made Chris Grabenstein a fast favorite with young and old alike.
Download or read book A Tale of the Ragged Mountains written by Edgar Allan Poe and published by Modernista. This book was released on 2024-07-16 with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: »A Tale of the Ragged Mountains« is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe, originally published in 1844. EDGAR ALLAN POE was born in Boston in 1809. After brief stints in academia and the military, he began working as a literary critic and author. He made his debut with the novel The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket in 1838, but it was in his short stories that Poe's peculiar style truly flourished. He died in Baltimore in 1849.
Download or read book Plain Tales from the Hills written by Rudyard Kipling and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-11-13 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plain Tales from the Hills is the Kipling's first collection of short stories, the tales about India and more noticeably about the British in India. The title refers, by way of a pun on "Plain" as the reverse of "Hills", to the deceptively simple narrative style; and to the fact that many of the stories are set in the Hill Station of Simla—the "summer capital of the British Raj" during the hot weather. The tales include the first appearances, in book form, of Mrs. Hauksbee, the policeman Strickland, and the Soldiers Three (Privates Mulvaney, Ortheris and Learoyd). Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was an English short-story writer, poet, and novelist. He wrote tales and poems of British soldiers in India and stories for children. He is regarded as a major innovator in the art of the short story; his children's books are classics of children's literature; and one critic described his work as exhibiting "a versatile and luminous narrative gift". Contents: Lispeth Three and—an Extra Thrown Away Miss Youghal's Sais 'Yoked with an Unbeliever' False Dawn The Rescue of Pluffles Cupid's Arrows The Three Musketeers His Chance in Life Watches of the Night The Other Man Consequences The Conversion of Aurelian McGoggin The Taking of Lungtungpen A Germ-Destroyer Kidnapped The Arrest of Lieutenant Golightly In the House of Suddhoo His Wedded Wife The Broken Link Handicap Beyond the Pale In Error A Bank Fraud Tods' Amendment The Daughter of the Regiment In the Pride of His Youth Pig The Rout of the White Hussars The Bronckhorst Divorce-Case Venus Annodomini The Bisara of Pooree A Friend's Friend The Gate of the Hundred Sorrows The Madness of Private Ortheris The Story of Muhammad Din On the Strength of a Likeness Wressley of the Foreign Office ...
Download or read book Snappsy the Alligator Did Not Ask to Be in This Book written by Julie Falatko and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-02-02 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Snappsy the alligator is having a normal day when a pesky narrator steps in to spice up the story. Is Snappsy reading a book ... or is he making CRAFTY plans? Is Snappsy on his way to the grocery store ... or is he PROWLING the forest for defenseless birds and fuzzy bunnies? Is Snappsy innocently shopping for a party ... or is he OBSESSED with snack foods that start with the letter P? What's the truth? Snappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book) is an irreverent look at storytelling, friendship, and creative differences, perfect for fans of Mo Willems.
Download or read book Tales from the Hills and Hollers written by Arlen Davidian and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2011-05 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are legends and stories and yarns and sayings and, finally, truths. But these truths might not quite meet the criteria for presentation as evidence in a court of law... With the flair of a true storyteller, Arlen Davidian expertly weaves together the tales he has encountered to create a patchwork portrait of life in rural Arkansas. Each life-the hobo, the Civil War soldier, the foreign exchange student, and the housewife-is captured vividly in the stories that Davidian relays. Whether they seem like hard truths or tall tales, each story gives the reader insight not only into the people of rural America but into the common heart of humanity. Readers may find that the Tales from the Hills and Hollers are not so different from the tales they too could tell about family members, neighbors, and friends.
Download or read book Plain Tales from the Hills written by Rudyard Kipling and published by . This book was released on 1889 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Bottoms and Hills Virginia Tales written by Arthenia J. Bates Millican and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-02-03 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of tales hinged upon "a way of life" in Southside Virginia, the "Old Dominion," in the authentic language as heard by the author and originally written down in the late 1950s. This treasure is re-published posthumously in cooperation with the Arthenia J. Bates Literary Foundation, in celebration of the author's 99th birthday.
Download or read book PLAIN TALES FROM THE HILLS All 40 Tales in One Edition written by Rudyard Kipling and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2017-12-06 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plain Tales from the Hills is the Kipling's first collection of short stories, the tales about India and more noticeably about the British in India. The title refers, by way of a pun on "Plain" as the reverse of "Hills", to the deceptively simple narrative style; and to the fact that many of the stories are set in the Hill Station of Simla—the "summer capital of the British Raj" during the hot weather. The tales include the first appearances, in book form, of Mrs. Hauksbee, the policeman Strickland, and the Soldiers Three (Privates Mulvaney, Ortheris and Learoyd). Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was an English short-story writer, poet, and novelist. He wrote tales and poems of British soldiers in India and stories for children. He is regarded as a major innovator in the art of the short story; his children's books are classics of children's literature; and one critic described his work as exhibiting "a versatile and luminous narrative gift". Contents: Lispeth Three and—an Extra Thrown Away Miss Youghal's Sais 'Yoked with an Unbeliever' False Dawn The Rescue of Pluffles Cupid's Arrows The Three Musketeers His Chance in Life Watches of the Night The Other Man Consequences The Conversion of Aurelian McGoggin The Taking of Lungtungpen A Germ-Destroyer Kidnapped The Arrest of Lieutenant Golightly In the House of Suddhoo His Wedded Wife The Broken Link Handicap Beyond the Pale In Error A Bank Fraud Tods' Amendment The Daughter of the Regiment In the Pride of His Youth Pig The Rout of the White Hussars The Bronckhorst Divorce-Case Venus Annodomini The Bisara of Pooree A Friend's Friend The Gate of the Hundred Sorrows The Madness of Private Ortheris The Story of Muhammad Din On the Strength of a Likeness Wressley of the Foreign Office...
Download or read book Plain Tales from the Hills 40 Short Stories Collection The Tales of Life in British India written by Rudyard Kipling and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-08 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rudyard Kipling's 'Plain Tales from the Hills' is a captivating collection of over 40 short stories that provide a vivid portrayal of life in British India. Through his concise and engaging prose, Kipling takes the reader on a journey through the diverse landscapes and characters of colonial India, offering a glimpse into the complexities of social dynamics and cultural clashes during that time period. Each story is rich in detail and offers a unique perspective on the challenges and triumphs faced by individuals living in this colonial setting. Kipling's literary style is marked by its precise language and vivid imagery, making each tale a compelling read for those interested in historical fiction and British colonial literature. This collection serves as a valuable insight into the British Raj and the impact of colonization on both the colonizers and the colonized. Rudyard Kipling, a British author who spent his early years in India, draws upon his own experiences and observations to craft these tales. His deep connection to the country and its people shines through in his storytelling, adding an authenticity and depth to each narrative. Kipling's unique perspective as an insider and outsider in British India allows him to explore themes of identity, power, and cultural exchange with nuance and sensitivity. I highly recommend 'Plain Tales from the Hills' to readers who enjoy historical fiction, colonial literature, and character-driven stories. Kipling's masterful storytelling and keen insights into colonial India make this collection a must-read for those seeking a deeper understanding of the complexities of British imperialism and its lasting effects.
Download or read book Plain Tales from the Hills Rudyard Kipling Collection 40 Short Stories The Tales of Life in British India written by Rudyard Kipling and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-08 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rudyard Kipling's 'Plain Tales from the Hills' is a literary collection consisting of over 40 short stories that offer a vivid depiction of life in British India during the late 19th century. Kipling's captivating storytelling style and attention to detail bring to life the diverse characters and rich cultural tapestry of colonial India. The collection provides a snapshot of the social hierarchy, political tensions, and personal dramas that were prevalent in the British colonial society of the time. Kipling's use of language and narrative structure showcases his mastery of the short story genre and his ability to engage readers with compelling tales. Rudyard Kipling, a British author who spent his formative years in India, draws upon his personal experiences and observations to craft these stories. His deep understanding of Indian culture and customs adds authenticity and depth to the narratives, making them both entertaining and enlightening. Kipling's unique perspective as an insider-outsider in colonial India offers readers a nuanced portrayal of the complexities of British colonial rule. I highly recommend 'Plain Tales from the Hills' to readers interested in exploring the intersection of literature, history, and culture. Kipling's insightful storytelling and vivid descriptions make this collection a timeless classic that continues to resonate with audiences today.
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