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Download or read book Desert Riverman written by Robert S. Wood and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is a book about a man who all his life did exactly as he pleased--never mind the consequences. And what he pleased to do was roam the deserts of the southwest, to see what he could see" -- Author's introduction, p. vii.
Book Synopsis Riverman, Desertman by : Camiel Dekens
Download or read book Riverman, Desertman written by Camiel Dekens and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2011-12-07 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Blythe, California, is located along the Colorado River in the Palo Verde Valley, a part of the great Sonoran Desert. The town is, in modern times, 100 miles from nowhere, two hours of high-speed freeway travel to anywhere. Riverman Desertman describes the settlement and early work in the Valley, when getting there was a two-day trip north from the stage stop at Glamis, or south from Blythe Junction (now the town of Rice). There was no established road to the west, across nearly 100 miles of open desert to the Coachella Valley. Travelers to the east had to be ferried across the river, where they faced a trek of at least 60 miles to Wickenburg. All of this took place, in 1907, at the pace of a mule team or a fast horse. Blythe pioneer Camiel Dekens recollections graphically describe the difficulties early settlers faced in their efforts to transform a river-bottom valley to a productive farming community. At the same time, he paints vivid portraits of some of the individuals who shared his time and space, many of whom gave their names to streets and roads that crisscross the Palo Verde Valley. According to Riverside County Historical Commission Chairman Bill Jennings, in his Forward to the 1990 Edition: Riverman, Desertman fills a vital niche in the short shelf of Riverside County history books. In the late 1950's, a veteran newspaper writer, Tom Patter-son, met Camiel Dekens and their chemistry was responsible for creating a rich memoir that chronicles an important time in the desert's long history. Because it concerns a relatively obscure area and represents one man's impact, it might otherwise have been ignored in the sparse recorded history of the Colorado (Western Sonoran) Desert. Tom had no tape recorder, being a newsman of the old school. Instead, he took tons of handwritten notes and went over the data carefully with his source. As a result, Riverman, Desertman is a concise, competent accurate chapter in the rich history of Riverside County. Co-author Tom Patterson, in his Introduction, says: This book is primarily the story of Palo Verde Valley in its days of hard struggle, early hope and steady growth from 1907 until 1922. During most of that time Camiel Dekens struggled along with it. Interestingly, the period of his own personal difficulties came when despondency began to overcome the Valley and his sense of mission returned when the Valley could again see its way ahead. Dekens, who applied himself to a raw place and saw it become the home of commerce and family life felt himself distinctly a part of Palo Verde Valley. Dekens recollections of characteristics of the Palo Verde Valley in the early years of the twentieth century-- its remote location, desert surroundings and the impact of a mighty and untamed river make this work a unique contribution to the history of a unique and remote area.
Book Synopsis Ghost Galleon by : Edward Von der Porten
Download or read book Ghost Galleon written by Edward Von der Porten and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2019-10-03 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ghost Galleon tells the story of archaeologists’ twenty-year search on a desolate beach in Baja California for the enigmatic remains of a Spanish galleon that disappeared without a trace more than four centuries ago. Carrying a cargo of Asian riches to the New World, Manila galleons forged the final link in the unification of the world through commerce by their annual voyages across the Pacific Ocean. Here, author Edward Von der Porten relates how a chance viewing of Chinese porcelain sherds in a museum catalog led him, his wife Saryl, and a team of researchers to the beachcombers who discovered the sherds. To Von der Porten, these sherds represented the possibility of something much more significant: one of the earliest known Manila galleon shipwrecks on the West Coast. In collaboration with the National Institute of Anthropology and History of Mexico (INAH), Von der Porten and his colleagues undertook the first of many archaeological expeditions to investigate the site in 1999. Over twenty years, a team of American and Mexican archaeologists recovered thousands of artifacts and concluded that they had located the remains of the cargo from a Spanish galleon—most likely the San Juanillo of 1578. This copiously illustrated, highly accessible work offers an inside view of how archaeologists carefully assemble the evidence that allows scientific reconstruction of past events. Despite the grudging resistance of time, Von der Porten and his colleagues have resurrected the tale of the ill-fated San Juanillo to enrich our understanding and appreciation of the past.
Book Synopsis Around Laughlin by : Brenda Kimsey Warneka
Download or read book Around Laughlin written by Brenda Kimsey Warneka and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2018 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Laughlin, Nevada, today's most dynamic town on the Lower Colorado River, is a relatively new community. In 1966, when founder Don Laughlin opened his casino, only a dozen or so people resided there. Ten years later, when an election christened the town "Laughlin," there were 82 registered voters. It was only in the 1980s that the town exploded. However, the larger tristate area of which Laughlin is a part--where Nevada, Arizona, and California meet--is a much older, historically important community. It goes back to Native Americans who claim origin at the beginning of time at Spirit Mountain, on Laughlin's border. And it continues through a montage of characters from the Old West--explorers, Indian warriors, soldiers, riverboat captains, miners, cattlemen, dam constructors, and entrepreneurs--leading to the Laughlin of today, a destination gaming site, recreation mecca, and upscale retirement and snowbird community.
Book Synopsis Riverman Desertman by : Camiel Dekens
Download or read book Riverman Desertman written by Camiel Dekens and published by . This book was released on 1962 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Book Synopsis Catalog of Copyright Entries. Third Series by : Library of Congress. Copyright Office
Download or read book Catalog of Copyright Entries. Third Series written by Library of Congress. Copyright Office and published by Copyright Office, Library of Congress. This book was released on 1963 with total page 1152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes Part 1, Number 1: Books and Pamphlets, Including Serials and Contributions to Periodicals (January - June)
Download or read book The Journal of Arizona History written by and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Lena River Man by : Michael F. Bradford
Download or read book Lena River Man written by Michael F. Bradford and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2003-10 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adventure, Mystery, Thriller The action moves from Alpine glacier, to Las Vegas, then across the Siberian Sea to the geographic North Pole by Russian Nuclear Icebreaker. State-of-the-art science, extensively researched by the author, involves a large number of the main characters. Profound ethical problems are raised. An ingenious, and virtually unique method for commission of murder, keeps the suspense mounting, page by page. Much of the background draws upon the many years of author experience dealing with exotic wildlife both in, and out, of Africa. A cold-blooded unscrupulous killer will do anything to continue an accustomed life-style. American and Russian authorities confront the murderer as the nuclear powered vessel ice-breaks a path to the pole. The scientific sub-plot will take the reader by surprise, as will the ending.
Download or read book Boatman's Quarterly Review written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Time & Song of the River Man by : John Chinaka Onyeche
Download or read book Time & Song of the River Man written by John Chinaka Onyeche and published by Warrioress Publishing. This book was released on 2024-02-24 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Time & Songs of The River Men" is a profound and evocative collection of poetry that takes readers on a captivating journey through the lives and experiences of the River Men, a community deeply connected to the rhythms of the river and the passage of time. The poems in this collection explore a wide range of themes, from personal introspection to communal history, and they are bound together by the river's constant presence, symbolizing the flow of life itself. The collection begins with the theme of wandering and a wanderer, setting the stage for a contemplative exploration of life's mysteries. "For Gift Ugochi" and "Gift is dead" pay tribute to the memory of Gift Ugochi, encapsulating the grief and loss felt by the River Men. "We are all fishermen with broken nets" is a metaphorical reflection on the challenges and imperfections inherent in the human condition, while "For the boys who left home early (a requiem)" commemorates the lives of those who departed prematurely. "Our tales" and "Gin and ship" delve into the community's shared stories and traditions, offering a glimpse into the unique culture of the River Men. "Slavery" and "The place of gods and our cultures" confront the historical and cultural complexities that have shaped their world. "Motherhood" and "Home calls" celebrate the enduring bonds of family and the significance of home, while "Watching the river flow" and "At the riverbank" capture the eternal presence of the river in their lives. The collection also explores themes of love, longing, and resilience, as seen in "Marriage 1&2," "My woman," and "Hope." It contemplates the passage of time and the inevitability of change in "Time and songs" and "Staring at self in portrait of time." "Time & Songs of The River Men" culminates with a reflection on spirituality and existence, posing questions about the divine in "Is God a poet" and contemplating the never-ending journey of life in "Journeying." This collection of poems weaves a rich tapestry of emotions, experiences, and cultural insights, inviting readers to immerse themselves in the world of the River Men and reflect on their own journeys through the ever-flowing river of time. It is a lyrical and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition and the enduring power of storytelling and song.
Book Synopsis The Riverman by : Stewart Edward White
Download or read book The Riverman written by Stewart Edward White and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-11-29 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The time was the year 1872, and the place a bend in the river above a long pond terminating in a dam. Beyond this dam, and on a flat lower than it, stood a two-story mill structure. Save for a small, stump-dotted clearing, and the road that led from it, all else was forest. Here in the bottom-lands, following the course of the stream, the hardwoods grew dense, their uppermost branches just beginning to spray out in the first green of spring. Farther back, where the higher lands arose from the swamp, could be discerned the graceful frond of white pines and hemlock, and the sturdy tops of Norways and spruce." 'The Riverman' is an adventure novel by Steward E. White. It follows a team of 'river men' working on a river to undam the river, against the wishes of the dam's owner. He is not taking this disruption lying down and the army has been summoned to intervene...
Book Synopsis Cultural Encounters in Translated Children's Literature by : Helen Frank
Download or read book Cultural Encounters in Translated Children's Literature written by Helen Frank and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-04-08 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cultural Encounters in Translated Children's Literature offers a detailed and innovative model of analysis for examining the complexities of translating children's literature and sheds light on the interpretive choices at work in moving texts from one culture to another. The core of the study addresses the issue of how images of a nation, locale or country are constructed in translated children's literature, with the translation of Australian children's fiction into French serving as a case study. Issues examined include the selection of books for translation, the relationship between children's books and the national and international publishing industry, the packaging of translations and the importance of titles, blurbs and covers, the linguistic and stylistic features specific to translating for children, intertextual references, the function of the translation in the target culture, didactic and pedagogical aims, euphemistic language and explicitation, and literariness in translated texts. The findings of the case study suggest that the most common constructs of Australia in French translations reveal a preponderance of traditional Eurocentric signifiers that identify Australia with the outback, the antipodes, the exotic, the wild, the unknown, the void, the end of the world, the young and innocent nation, and the Far West. Contemporary signifiers that construct Australia as urban, multicultural, Aboriginal, worldly and inharmonious are seriously under-represented. The study also shows that French translations are conventional, conservative and didactic, showing preference for an exotic rather than local specificity, with systematic manipulation of Australian referents betraying a perception of Australia as antipodean rural exoticism. The significance of the study lies in underscoring the manner in which a given culture is constructed in another cultural milieu, especially through translated children's literature.
Book Synopsis A Cultural Resources Overview of the Colorado Desert Planning Units by :
Download or read book A Cultural Resources Overview of the Colorado Desert Planning Units written by and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The American Mercury written by and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The American Mercury by : Henry Louis Mencken
Download or read book The American Mercury written by Henry Louis Mencken and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 926 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Wind River Westerns by : Arthur Murray Chisholm
Download or read book Wind River Westerns written by Arthur Murray Chisholm and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-22 with total page 1016 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Good Press presents to you this unique and meticulously formatted collection of the greatest western novels by Arthur Murray Chisholm for your reading pleasure. Contents: The Boss of Wind River Desert Conquest or, Precious Waters The Land of Strong Men Six Rounds Fur Pirates The Come-On Easy Money Below the Jam A Thousand a Plate
Book Synopsis Ecological Systems of the Geobiosphere by : Heinrich Walter
Download or read book Ecological Systems of the Geobiosphere written by Heinrich Walter and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 588 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By the end of the last century, the only region in all of Europe where the natural vegetation remained untouched over large expanses was Eastern Europe. Information on the vegetation of this region however, remained mostly unavailable to western scientists although the ecological approach to botanical research originated in Eastern Europe. Heinrich Walter was born in Russia, studied Natural Sciences - with emphasis on botany - in Odessa and is familiar with all relevant Russian literature on ecology. This volume thus offers scientists worldwide a unique and comprehensive survey of all relevant research, including the mostly unknown literature published in Russian.
