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Book Synopsis Whistling in the Face of Robbers by : Dahn A. Batchelor
Download or read book Whistling in the Face of Robbers written by Dahn A. Batchelor and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2017-03-16 with total page 767 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Life and Times of Dahn Batchelor My father returned to Canada in the early spring of 1944 and took a train across Canada, and when his train stopped at Quesnel, a mere twenty-six miles from Wells, he changed his mind and got on a train heading south toward Vancouver, with the intention of returning to Toronto, where he previously lived. By a strange coincidence, my aunt who was living in Wells and had been heading south on the same train saw my father get off the train in Squamish. She convinced him to go to Wells. She told him that his family was anxiously waiting for him. He took the next train heading north toward Wells, but my mother knew what he had done after my aunt phoned her and she wasnt pleased at all at his attempt to abandon us again. I and my brother didnt know what he had done. I only learned of it many years later from my aunt. He got a job in one of the towns two gold mines, and this was the first time since my birth that he actually personally gave my mother money to pay for the rent and food. In the spring of 1944, he bought a large two-story, three-bedroom log cabin in Wells for $500. In 2013, that amount of money would be equivalent to $6,215. The houses in that small town were sold for very little money then. That average house in a city in 1944 would cost $8,870, and in the 2015 market, the average house of that size would sell for at least four hundred thousand dollars.
Book Synopsis Whistling in the Face of Robbers by : Dahn A. Batchelor
Download or read book Whistling in the Face of Robbers written by Dahn A. Batchelor and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2012 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dahn A. Batchelor could have been born with a silver spoon in his mouth, but instead he was born into poverty, living the first year of his existence in a two room shack with no running water or electricity. In this first volume of his memoirs, author Dahn A. Batchelor shares the details of his life from his birth in Toronto in 1933 to his eleventh year in 1944. This book is the first of six volumes of his memoirs. In this volume, he narrates the story of his childhood, which aside from being one of extreme poverty; he suffered from loneliness and several failures in school. But more than that, he has written about the events in history that encompassed his life along with the lives of his contemporaries. He describes what it was really like to live through the years of the Great Depression, the Spanish Civil War, and the Second World War. As Batchelor recalls his life from 1933 through to June 1944, you will get the feeling that you were there with him. Unbeknown to him during his childhood years, he would later play a role in society that had a profound effect on the lives of millions of people around the world.
Book Synopsis The Despatch Boat of the Whistle by : William O. Stoddard
Download or read book The Despatch Boat of the Whistle written by William O. Stoddard and published by . This book was released on 1899 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Whistle-stop Puppet Plays by : Taffy Jones
Download or read book Whistle-stop Puppet Plays written by Taffy Jones and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seven well constructed, original and imaginative puppet plays that can easily be done not only by adults but by children themselves. Written, during a long and happy puppeteering career, especially for teachers and librarians in elementary schools and for parents browsing in the public library. Complete illustrated how-to's are included--making puppets; a puppet theatre, sets and art. Puppet game ideas abound. There is a costumes, props, and makeup list plus a whole lot more.
Book Synopsis The Empire Collection Volume II by : Anthony Riches
Download or read book The Empire Collection Volume II written by Anthony Riches and published by Hodder & Stoughton. This book was released on 2017-01-05 with total page 1109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The EMPIRE sequence continues with books IV-VI in Anthony Riches' bestselling series, available in a page-turning collection, including The Leopard Sword, The Wolf's Gold and The Eagle's Vengeance. The Leopard Sword The Roman agents who nearly captured Marcus Aquila have been defeated by his friends. But to protect those friends from the wrath of the emperor, he must leave the province which has given him shelter. As centurion of the second Tungrians, he leads his men from Hadrian's Wall to the Tungrians' original home. There he finds a different world from the turbulent British frontier - but one with its own dangers. A bandit chieftain is robbing with impunity. And now he threatens to destabilize the whole northern frontier of the empire. The Wolf's Gold Marcus Aquila and the Tungrians have been sent to Dacia with the mission to safeguard a major source of imperial power. The mines contain enough gold to pave the road to Rome. They would make a mighty prize for the Sarmatae tribesmen who threaten the province, and the outnumbered auxiliaries are entrusted with their safety in the face of an invasion. The Tungrians will have to fight to the death to save the honour of the empire - and themselves. The Eagle's Vengeance The Tungrians return to Hadrian's Wall to find chaos, with the legions overstretched, struggling to man the northern frontier. The Tungrians are sent into the northern wastes, where a lost symbol of imperial power of the Sixth Legion awaits them. Protected by an impassable swamp, the eagle of the Sixth legion must be recovered if the legion is to survive. Marcus and his men must penetrate the heart of the enemy's strength, if they are to rescue the legion's venerated standard. If successful their escape will be twice as perilous...
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Book Synopsis Thieves' World® Volume Three by : Robert Lynn Asprin
Download or read book Thieves' World® Volume Three written by Robert Lynn Asprin and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2022-07-12 with total page 812 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Books seven, eight, and nine of the shared-world series that’s “a bold and daring experiment in fantasy storytelling” (Fantasy-Faction). An army of undead, warring criminal factions, power-hungry witches, and magical destruction await in the city of Sanctuary with this collection co-edited by Robert Lynn Asprin, New York Times–bestselling author of the Myth Adventures series. Get caught up in the action-packed adventure of this shared-world series, featuring stories from some of fantasy’s best authors likeLynn Abbey, Robert Lynn Asprin, Robin W. Bailey, C. J. Cherryh, Diane Duane, Janet and Chris Morris, Andrew and Jodie Offutt, and Diana L. Paxson. Praise for the Thieves’ World® series “Game of Thrones has come to an end. . . . [Here’s] a fantasy series to fill the void. . . . You’ll be pulled into political intrigues, watch new gods replace old, and witness fortunes rise and fall and rise again.” —Book Riot “Sanctuary was the city where anything could happen, where characters created by some of the best fantasy writers of the generation crossed paths and shared adventures.” —Black Gate
Book Synopsis Wells, Fargo & Co. Stagecoach and Train Robberies, 1870-1884 by : James B. Hume
Download or read book Wells, Fargo & Co. Stagecoach and Train Robberies, 1870-1884 written by James B. Hume and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2010-03-08 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In January 1, 1885, Wells, Fargo & Company's chief detective James B. Hume and special agent John N. Thacker published a report summarizing the company's losses during the previous 14 years. It listed 313 stagecoach robberies, 23 burglaries, and four train robberies but included little or no details of the events themselves, focusing instead on physical descriptions of the robbers. Widely circulated, the report was intended to assist law enforcement in identifying and apprehending the criminals believed still to present a danger to the company. The present volume revisits each crime, updating Hume and Thacker's original report with rich new details culled from local newspapers, personal diary entries, and court records.
Book Synopsis Lord of Darkness by : Elizabeth Hoyt
Download or read book Lord of Darkness written by Elizabeth Hoyt and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2013-02-26 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WHEN STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT He lives in the shadows. As the mysterious masked avenger known as the Ghost of St. Giles, Godric St. John's only goal is to protect the innocent of London. Until the night he confronts a fearless young lady pointing a pistol at his head-and realizes she is his wife . . . BECOME LOVERS . . . Lady Margaret Reading has vowed to kill the Ghost of St. Giles-the man who murdered her one true love. Returning to London, and to the man she hasn't seen since their wedding day, Margaret does not recognize the man behind the mask. Fierce, commanding, and dangerous, the notorious Ghost of St. Giles is everything she feared he would be-and so much more . . . DESIRE IS THE ULTIMATE DANGER When passion flares, these two intimate strangers can't keep from revealing more of themselves than they had ever planned. But when Margaret learns the truth-that the Ghost is her husband-the game is up and the players must surrender . . . to the temptation that could destroy them both.
Book Synopsis Southwest Train Robberies by : Doug Hocking
Download or read book Southwest Train Robberies written by Doug Hocking and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2023-05-01 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1854, the United States acquired the roughly 30,000-square-mile region of present-day southern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico from Mexico as part of the Gadsden Purchase. This new Southern Corridor was ideal for train routes from Texas to California, and soon tracks were laid for the Southern Pacific and Santa Fe rail lines. Shipping goods by train was more efficient, and for desperate outlaws and opportunistic lawmen, robbing trains was high-risk, high-reward. The Southern Corridor was the location of sixteen train robberies between 1883 and 1922. It was also the homebase of cowboy-turned-outlaw Black Jack Ketchum’s High Five Gang. Most of these desperadoes rode the rails to Arizona’s Cochise County on the US-Mexico border where locals and lawmen alike hid them from discovery. Both Wyatt Earp and Texas John Slaughter tried to clean them out, but it took the Arizona Rangers to finish the job. It was a time and place where posses were as likely to get arrested as the bandits. Some of the Rangers and some of Slaughter’s deputies were train robbers. When rewards were offered there were often so many claimants that only the lawyers came out ahead. Southwest Train Robberies chronicles the train heists throughout the region at the turn of the twentieth century, and the robbers who pulled off these train jobs with daring, deceit, and plain dumb luck! Many of these blundering outlaws escaped capture by baffling law enforcement. One outlaw crew had their own caboose, Number 44, and the railroad shipped them back and forth between Tucson and El Paso while they scouted locations. Legend says one gang disappeared into Colossal Cave to split the loot leaving the posse out front while they divided the cash and escaped out another entrance. The antics of these outlaws inspired Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid to blow up an express car and to run out guns blazing into the fire of a company of soldiers.
Book Synopsis Ready About; or, Sailing the Boat by : Oliver Optic
Download or read book Ready About; or, Sailing the Boat written by Oliver Optic and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-02 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Oliver Optic's 'Ready About; or, Sailing the Boat' is a captivating coming-of-age novel that follows the adventures of a group of young sailors as they navigate life on the open sea. Optic's descriptive and engaging writing style allows readers to immerse themselves in the nautical world, filled with exciting challenges and important life lessons. Set in the mid-19th century, this book not only offers entertainment but also serves as an insightful portrayal of the maritime culture of the time. The story is rich in detail, making it a valuable piece of historical fiction for readers interested in the seafaring life of the past. The dialogue and interactions among the characters are authentic, providing a realistic portrayal of the camaraderie and conflicts that can arise among a crew of sailors. Oliver Optic, a prolific author of children's and young adult literature, drew from his own experiences as a sailor to create a story that is both entertaining and educational. His passion for sailing and his knack for storytelling shine through in this captivating tale. 'Ready About; or, Sailing the Boat' is a must-read for anyone who enjoys adventure stories with a maritime twist. Whether you are a fan of historical fiction or simply looking for a thrilling sea-faring adventure, this book is sure to capture your imagination and keep you turning pages until the very end.
Book Synopsis The Legend of Knights of the Tang Dynasty Volume 1 by : liping guo
Download or read book The Legend of Knights of the Tang Dynasty Volume 1 written by liping guo and published by liping guo. This book was released on with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Trip written by Bijay Behera and published by Blue Rose Publishers. This book was released on 2022-06-13 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two friend Akash and Bijay went to Nagpur to meet their old friend Anand. They met after a long time and recalled their old college days. They had fun together and enjoy it a lot but it became a twist when Anand was leaving Nagpur forever and the railway platform was the witness of their love separation between Anand and his girlfriend Neha. Though the trip was memorable, it still has some sweet and bitter memories which no one wants to recall.
Author :Master of Silent Whistle Studio Publisher :University of Washington Press ISBN 13 :0295747730 Total Pages :279 pages Book Rating :4.2/5 (957 download)
Book Synopsis Further Adventures on the Journey to the West by : Master of Silent Whistle Studio
Download or read book Further Adventures on the Journey to the West written by Master of Silent Whistle Studio and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 2020-10-15 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the audacious Monkey King battles his way through a landscape of inexplicable places and unfamiliar passions, Further Adventures on the Journey to the West offers a wry, revisionist critique of the late-Ming fascination with desire. Building on the great sixteenth-century novel Journey to the West, which recounts the escapades of a monk and three companions traveling to India in search of Buddhist scriptures to carry back to China, this sequel is a parable of self-delusion that explores the tension between desire and emptiness from a Buddhist perspective. The consummate literati novel, written by an accomplished artist for a well-educated readership, it is filled with allusions and parodies and features a dream-sequence narrative that is innovative and sophisticated even by modern standards. This new, fully annotated translation by two acclaimed scholars and translators brings to life this remarkably inventive, playful early modern text. The volume includes the original commentaries and illustrations, a critical introduction and afterword, and notes that highlight the sources of the novel’s intertextual references, revealing the author’s erudition and versatility.
Book Synopsis Jim Cummings: The Great Adams Express Robbery by : Allan Pinkerton
Download or read book Jim Cummings: The Great Adams Express Robbery written by Allan Pinkerton and published by Library of Alexandria. This book was released on 2020-09-28 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the rear room of a small frame building, the front of which was occupied as a coal office, located on West Lake street, Chicago, three men were seated around a square pine table. The curtains of the window were not only drawn inside, but the heavy shutters were closed on the outside. A blanket was nailed over the only door of the room, and every thing and every action showed that great secrecy was a most important factor of the assembly. The large argand burner of a student's lamp filled the small room with its white, strong light, The table was covered with railroad time-tables, maps, bits of paper, on which were written two names a great number of times, and pens of different makes and widths of point were scattered amidst the papers. One man, a large, powerfully-built fellow, deep-chested, and long-limbed, was occupied in writing, again and again, the name of "J.B. Barrett." He had covered sheet after sheet with the name, looking first at a letter before him, but was still far from satisfied. "Damn a man who will make his 'J's' in such a heathenish way." "Curse you," shouted the man called Wittrock. "How often must I tell you not to call me that name. By God, I'll bore a hole through you yet, d'ye mind, now." "Oh, no harm been done, Cummings; no need of your flying in such a stew for nothing. We're all in the same box here, eh?" "Well, you be more careful hereafter," said "Cummings," and again he bent to his laborious task of forging the name of "J.B. Barrett." Nothing was heard for half an hour but the scratching of the pen, or the muttered curses of Cummings (as he was called). Suddenly he threw down his pen with a laugh of triumph, and holding a piece of paper before him, exclaimed: "There, lads, there it is; there's the key that will unlock a little mint for us." Throwing himself back in his chair, he drew a cigar from his pocket, and, lighting it, listened with great satisfaction to the words of praise uttered by his companions as they compared the forged with the genuine signature. These three men were on the eve of a desperate enterprise. For months they had been planning and working together, and the time for action was rapidly approaching. The one called "Cummings," the leader, was apparently, the youngest one of the three. There was nothing in his face to denote the criminal. A stranger looking at him, would imagine him to be a good-natured, jovial chap, a little shrewd perhaps, but fond of a good dinner, a good drink, a good cigar, and nothing else. One of his colleagues, whom he called "Roe," evidently an alias, was smaller in size, but had a determined expression on his face, that showed him to be a man who would take a desperate chance if necessary. The third man, called sometimes Weaver, and sometimes Williams, was the smallest one of the conspirators, and also the eldest. His frame, though small, was compact and muscular, but his face lacked both the determination of Roe and the frank, open expression of Cummings. After scrutinizing the forgery for a time, Roe returned it to Cummings and said, "Jim, who has the run out on the Frisco when you make the plant?" "A fellow named Fotheringham, a big chap, too. I was going to lay for the other messenger, Hart, who is a small man, and could be easily handled, but he has the day run now."
Download or read book The Radio Robbery written by Capt Sp Meek and published by eStar Books. This book was released on 2010-10-01 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It has long been a dream of metallurgists to conquer the science of transmutation of metals. Also it is a pet theme for writers of scientific fiction. We are well on the road to synthetic foods, why not synthetic metals? This time Capt Meek has devised a truly ingenious method for obtaining synthetic gold, which gives the radio yet another use.
Book Synopsis The Best Historical Novels by Henryk Sienkiewicz by : Henryk Sienkiewicz
Download or read book The Best Historical Novels by Henryk Sienkiewicz written by Henryk Sienkiewicz and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-08 with total page 3539 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Henryk Sienkiewicz, the renowned Polish author, wrote "The Best Historical Novels by Henryk Sienkiewicz" as a collection of his most celebrated works. Known for his vivid storytelling and meticulous historical research, Sienkiewicz's novels transport readers to different eras, immersing them in rich settings and complex characters. Through his captivating prose, he brings to life pivotal moments in history, shedding light on the human experience within tumultuous times. The collection showcases Sienkiewicz's mastery of historical fiction, drawing readers in with gripping narratives and profound insights into the past. Sienkiewicz's literary style is marked by a deep understanding of historical events and an ability to weave together intricate plots that delve into the depths of human emotions and motivations. Each novel in this collection serves as a testament to Sienkiewicz's skill in crafting compelling historical fiction that resonates with readers of all backgrounds. Sienkiewicz's dedication to research and his passion for storytelling shine through in this collection, making it a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction and the timeless themes of love, honor, and courage.
