Download or read book The Forbidden Hills written by Al Lacy and published by Multnomah. This book was released on 2010-04-21 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gold Glimmers, and the Rush Is On! An expedition led by George Custer in the 1870s confirms that the rumor of gold is true, and now its glimmer beckons from the Black Hills of Dakota Territory. And the rush is on in spite of the threat of war with the Indians. No one seems to desire to strike it rich more than Jim Bannon, a farmer who seeks Alyssa McGuire’s hand in marriage. Her father is the owner of the Bank of Cheyenne and refuses to let her marry below her class. So Jim boldly departs his Wyoming farm in hot pursuit of the wealth that is his ticket to the love of his life. But conflict between miners and Indians heats up, and Jim returns home unsuccessful. How will he ever make Alyssa his bride? book two Dreams of Gold Trilogy When gold was discovered out West during the nineteenth century, men rushed from all parts of the globe to stake their claims. Fortunes were made and lost, families uprooted, and a continent shaped by men driven by dreams of gold. (end series header) Gold Discovered in the Black Hills! 1875. Jim Bannon is a young farmer, a fine Christian man in love with Alyssa Rose McGuire, the daughter of a wealthy banker in Cheyenne . Her father, Frank, wants her to marry a Christian, of course...but a wealthy Christian. So when the Black Hills of the Dakota Territory (and Sioux country) are opened for gold prospecting, Jim stakes a claim, hoping to strike it rich enough to win Alyssa’s hand with her father’s approval. Thousands of people converge on the Black Hills , seeking gold for everything from medical bills to oil investments. Jim realizes he’s in a mission field among the prospectors—and even the Sioux Indians. But will he ever find enough gold to satisfy Frank McGuire and marry his beloved Alyssa Rose? Story Behind the Book "We read books on the history of North America and found ourselves captivated with the three big gold rushes in the nineteenth century—the California Gold Rush of 1849, the Dakota Territory Black Hills Gold Rush of 1874, and the Yukon Gold Rush in Canada of 1896. Some gold seekers embraced success, delight, and happiness, but others faced failure, tragedy, and sorrow. In the Dreams of Gold series, we captivate our readers’ imaginations, as well as touch their hearts with both types of results in the gold seekers’ experiences—good and bad." —Al and JoAnna Lacy

Download or read book Keramat Sacred Relics and Forbidden Idols in Singapore written by William L. Gibson and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-08-29 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Keramat, holy graves and shrines, represent physical markers of Singapore’s history as a multi‐ethnic maritime trading center. They offered sanctified spaces not only for Muslims but also for the entire community in which they emerged. Maintained by self‐appointed caretakers, the stories of keramat often interweave fact with folklore that mirror the history and sensibilities of the community. While once an abundant part of the social landscape of Singapore, many keramat were destroyed during the post‐independence rush to develop. These keramat now face a second vanishing with memories of them fading as caretakers and community members age and pass away. In parallel, many modern Muslims consider keramat as a form of shirk, or polytheism, and tacitly consent to their destruction. This book concludes by critically examining the often‐tense relationship between keramat and authority, both secular and religious, from colonial to modern times. The dilemmas of grappling with puritanical norms and grassroots elaborations in varying modes of preservation are investigated using case studies from Singapore and the wider region. A vital resource for scholars, this work contributes to a people’s history of Singapore, one that both deepens and problematizes official historical accounts.

Download or read book Forbidden Hill written by John D. Greenwood and published by Monsoon Books. This book was released on 2017-12-01 with total page 463 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On 6 February 1819, Stamford Raffles, William Farquhar, Temenggong Abdul Rahman and Sultan Hussein signed a treaty that granted the British East India Company the right to establish a trading settlement on the sparsely populated island of Singapore. Forbidden Hill (Singapore Saga, Vol. 1) is a meticulously researched and vividly imagined historical narrative that brings to life the stories of the early European, Malay, Chinese and Indian pioneers––the administrators, merchants, policemen, boatmen, coolies, concubines, slaves and secret society soldiers––whose vision and intrigues drive the rapid expansion of the port city in the early decades of the nineteenth century. While Raffles and Farquhar clash over the administration of the settlement, the Scottish merchant adventurer Ronnie Simpson and Englishwoman Sarah Hemmings find love and redemption as they battle an American duelist and Illanun pirates. As the ghosts of the rajahs of the ancient city of Singapura fade into the shadows of Forbidden Hill, the new settlers forge their linked destinies in the ‘emporium of the Eastern seas’.

Download or read book Social Studies written by and published by Pearson Education South Asia. This book was released on 2005 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Annual Report written by U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 834 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Discover Singapore written by Susan Tsang and published by Marshall Cavendish. This book was released on 2007 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Veering away from the usual tourist information, Discover Singaporeprovides an insight into the history and culture of the Lion City. Each of the entries is well researched and reveals little known facts and interesting nuggets that will appeal to both locals and visitors. For instance, did you know that the tombstone of Joseph Conrad's Lord Jim is supposed to be at Bidadari Cemetery in Upper Serangoon? Singapore is also known for its campaigns but before the advent of the Courtesy and Speak Mandarin campaigns, there was Stop at Two and Eat More Wheat! Read the book and find out what was the country's first public campaign and lots more. With specially commissioned photographs that capture the essence of the text, the reader will be thrilled and fascinated by interesting and little known facts about Singapore!

Download or read book Annual Report of the Director written by U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 830 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Boundless Sea written by David Abulafia and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2019 with total page 1115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "David Abulafia's new book guides readers along the world's greatest bodies of water to reveal their primary role in human history. The main protagonists are the three major oceans-the Atlantic, the Pacific, and the Indian-which together comprise the majority of the earth's water and cover over half of its surface. Over time, as passage through them gradually extended and expanded, linking first islands and then continents, maritime networks developed, evolving from local exploration to lines of regional communication and commerce and eventually to major arteries. These waterways carried goods, plants, livestock, and of course people-free and enslaved-across vast expanses, transforming and ultimately linking irrevocably the economies and cultures of Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas"--

Download or read book Report of the Superintendent Showing the Progress of the Work written by U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 828 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Bunch of Five written by Frank Kitson K.C.B. C.B.E. M.C. and published by Faber & Faber. This book was released on 2011-11-03 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bunch of Five is General Sir Frank Kitson's military autobiography. In it this expert in counter insurgency describes his experiences in Kenya 1953-55, Malaya 1957, Muscat and Oman 1958, as well as his peacekeeping activities during two stints in Cyprus, 1963-64 and 1967-68. He wanted to write about Northern Ireland also but at the time of first publication that was too sensitive. Instead, in keeping with the title, he wrote a fifth part summarizing his conclusions in all the zones he had fought in. This fifth part was used by the United States army for a long time on its own Bunch of Five has been out of print for many years with second-hand copies commanding high prices. This reissue will be welcomed.

Download or read book And Miles To Go Before I Sleep written by Saurabh Kr. Royv and published by Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd. This book was released on with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Isn't it paradoxical that despite having so many friends, you at times feel really "Lonely"? That despite so many options to choose from, you are totally clueless about the "Right" career? That despite all the success you have achieved so far; you still have that burning desire to "Prove" yourself? It certainly is but certainly not unsolvable. Given some time, you might be able to sort it out all by yourself. The problem is -TIME IS ONE THING WHICH YOU DON'T HAVE. So, why don't you allow the short stories and cartoons help you out? According to Linkedin, your attitude contributes 80% to your success. This book is about that 80%. Discover your true potential. Learn how to ACHIEVE SUCCESS IN 7 SIMPLE STEPS, and stay happy as you do so. And most importantly, learn how to "RISE IN LOVE" and not "Fall in love".

Download or read book The Autobiography of Munshi Abdullah written by Abdullah (Munshi) and published by . This book was released on 1918 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Annual Report of the Director United States Coast and Geodetic Survey to the Secretary of Commerce written by U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 830 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Between the Bay of Bengal and the Java Sea written by Mariana Isa and published by Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd. This book was released on 2020-02-15 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The peoples of Southeast Asia have a long history of cultural commonalities. From Sumatra to Vietnam, the inhabitants built wooden houses on poles whether they lived in flooded coastal plains or in the highlands. Their diet consisted mainly of rice and fish. They believed in common folk deities such as the rice-spirit. They chewed betel and engaged in pastimes such as cockfighting and sepak takraw. How did such features come to spread across an area of 4.5 million square kilometres? Southeast Asia – for all its diversity of ethnicity, language, religion – can best be understood as a region that has been knit together by a network of trade routes over land and sea. This revelatory new book traces the diffusion of cultures across Southeast Asia from the last few centuries BCE, by looking at trade goods such as Indian beads, Vietnamese Dongson drums, Chinese ceramics, and spices from the Indonesian archipelago. The authors take us through a host of ancient port cities, such as Srivijaya, whose fortunes were intimately tied to these trade routes, pointing out striking similarities in architecture, writing systems, and everyday customs. Richly illustrated with maps, drawings and full-colour photographs, Between the Bay of Bengal and the Java Sea is an illuminating slice of history that reveals in beautiful detail the longstanding mercantile links and cultural kinship among the disparate peoples of Southeast Asia.

Download or read book Heritage Places of Singapore written by Wan Meng Hao and published by Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd. This book was released on 2011-04-15 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although modern Singapore only been independent for 40-odd years, the country has more than its fair share of heritage places. Its colonial history dating from the days of the Straits Settlements produced many splendid churches and civic buildings while the locals also added to the vernacular architecture. Other places mark important events such as World War 2 and the declaration of independence which are part of Singapore’s history. The writer has specially selected 100-odd locations and buildings that give the country its culture and heritage. Each entry features colour images, facts on its historical relevance as well as tourist information for those who may wish to visit.

Download or read book The Rough Guide to Singapore written by Rough Guides and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2016-09-01 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Singapore is the ultimate travel guide to this constantly evolving city-state, with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the best attractions. Discover Singapore's highlights with stunning photography and accounts of everything from the magnificent new National Gallery and historic Botanic Gardens to the dazzling temples of Chinatown and the hilltop walks of the Southern Ridges. Find detailed practical advice on what to do and see in Singapore, with up-to-date reviews of the best hotels, restaurants, hawker places, bars, clubs and shops, for every budget. There's also a detailed description of the island's rich traditional Chinese, Malay and Indian cuisines to help you order the tastiest food. Explore every corner of downtown Singapore and off the beaten track, with easy to use maps to help ensure you don't miss the unmissable. Make the most of your stay with The Rough Guide to Singapore.

Download or read book One Hundred Years of Singapore written by Walter Makepeace and published by . This book was released on 1921 with total page 842 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: