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The Adventures of Captain Graves

Author : Thomas McNulty
Publisher : Airship 27
ISBN 13 : 9781946183415
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (834 download)

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Download or read book The Adventures of Captain Graves written by Thomas McNulty and published by Airship 27. This book was released on 2018-06-25 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: LEGEND OF THE SOUTH SEAS Of all the colorful men who sailed the exotic waters of the South Pacific, none was more legendary than Captain Elliot Graves. Rogue, pirate, spy, explorer were all titles used in telling of adventures aboard his ship, The Reaper's Scythe. Then in 1944, Captain Graves disappeared without a trace, his ship supposedly sinking off the coast of Australia with all hands lost. Eight years later, reporter Bill Harrison finds Graves living in Honolulu and manages to persuade him to recount the events of his last and greatest adventure. The legendary sea captain then reveals for the first time what actually happened on a remote South Sea island that changed his life forever. Writer Thomas McNulty spins a fast-paced tale of two-fisted men, beautiful women and lush island paradises where both heaven and hell await. Here are classic pulp thrills as delivered by a master storyteller.

Goodbye to a River

Author : John Graves
Publisher : Vintage
ISBN 13 : 0307773353
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (77 download)

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Download or read book Goodbye to a River written by John Graves and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2010-11-10 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 1950s, a series of dams was proposed along the Brazos River in north-central Texas. For John Graves, this project meant that if the stream’s regimen was thus changed, the beautiful and sometimes brutal surrounding countryside would also change, as would the lives of the people whose rugged ancestors had eked out an existence there. Graves therefore decided to visit that stretch of the river, which he had known intimately as a youth. Goodbye to a River is his account of that farewell canoe voyage. As he braves rapids and fatigue and the fickle autumn weather, he muses upon old blood feuds of the region and violent skirmishes with native tribes, and retells wild stories of courage and cowardice and deceit that shaped both the river’s people and the land during frontier times and later. Nearly half a century after its initial publication, Goodbye to a River is a true American classic, a vivid narrative about an exciting journey and a powerful tribute to a vanishing way of life and its ever-changing natural environment.

Peter Graves

Author : William Pène du Bois
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (135 download)

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Download or read book Peter Graves written by William Pène du Bois and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Peter Graves and the inventor Houghton Furlong perform a series of fabulous exploits which arouse the sinister interest of the villainous Llewelyn Pierpont Boopfaddle.

The Adventure MEGAPACK ®

Author : Dorothy Quick
Publisher : Wildside Press LLC
ISBN 13 : 1434438422
Total Pages : 540 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (344 download)

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Download or read book The Adventure MEGAPACK ® written by Dorothy Quick and published by Wildside Press LLC. This book was released on 2012-09-13 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hours of great reading await, with adventure tales culled from the pulp magazines of the early 20th century by some of the most renowned pulp authors, including Robert E. Howard (creator of Conan the Barbarian), Harold Lamb, William Hope Hodgson, Dorothy Quick, E. Hoffmann Price, and many more! More than 500 pages of fiction! (Search for ?megapack? to find all the other great titles in this series.) Included in this volume: THE BLACK ADDER, by Dorothy Quick EVERY MAN A KING, by E. Hoffmann Price SON OF THE WHITE WOLF, by Robert E. Howard PEARL HUNGER, by Albert Richard Wetjen A MEAL FOR THE DEVIL, by K. Christopher Barr JACK GREY, SECOND MATE, by William Hope Hodgson SAID AFZEL’S ELEPHANT, by Harold Lamb ADVENTURE’S HEART, by Albert Dorrington ANOTHER PAWN OF FATE, by F. St. Mars MYSTERY ON DEAD MAN REEF, by George Armin Shaftel HAG GOLD, by James Francis Dwyer MAORI JUSTICE, by Bob Du Soe JAVELIN OF DEATH, by Captain A.E. Dingle THE SCREAMING SKULL, by J. Allan Dunn SIX SHELLS LEFT, by Allan R. Bosworth GODS OF BASTOL, by H.P. Holt THE MINDOON MANEATER, by C.M. Cross THE SPIRIT OF FRANCE, by S. B. H. Hurst THE BOX OF THE IVORY DRAGON, by James L. Aton CHECKERED FLAG, by Cliff Farrell THE FIGHTING FOOL, by Perley Poore Sheehan GHOST LANTERNS, by Alan B. LeMay STORIES OF THE LEGION: CHOC, by H. De Vere Stacpoole THE WHISPERING CORPSE, by Richard B. Sale THE MONKEY GOD, by Jacland Marmur And don't forget to search on "Megapack" in this ebook store to see additional great volumes in the Megapack series, covering science fiction, fantasy, horror, westerns, and more!

Adventure

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 696 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Adventure written by and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 696 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Adventures of Sir Frizzle Pumpkin, Nights at Mess, and Other Tales

Author : James White
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.B/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book The Adventures of Sir Frizzle Pumpkin, Nights at Mess, and Other Tales written by James White and published by . This book was released on 1849 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Memoirs of hydrography

Author : Llewellyn Styles Dawson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.R/5 (6 download)

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Download or read book Memoirs of hydrography written by Llewellyn Styles Dawson and published by . This book was released on 1885 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

THE BOOK OF PIRATES: 70+ Adventure Classics, Legends & True History of the Notorious Buccaneers

Author : Jules Verne
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 7129 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)

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Download or read book THE BOOK OF PIRATES: 70+ Adventure Classics, Legends & True History of the Notorious Buccaneers written by Jules Verne and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-16 with total page 7129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy the best sea adventures, treasure hunt tales and bloody battles, along with learning the truth behind the legends, the real life stories that inspired so many writers and produced so many beloved classics: History of the Robberies and Murders of the Most Notorious Pirates (Captain Charles Johnson) The Book of Buried Treasure Treasure Island (R. L. Stevenson) Blackbeard: Buccaneer (R. D. Paine) Pieces of Eight (Le Gallienne) Captain Singleton (Defoe) Gold-Bug (Edgar Allan Poe) Hearts of Three (Jack London) The Dark Frigate (C. B. Hawes) Isle of Pirate's Doom (Robert E. Howard) Swords of Red Brotherhood (Howard) Queen of Black Coast (Howard) Barbarossa—King of the Corsairs Black Vulmea (Howard) Afloat and Ashore (James F. Cooper) Homeward Bound (Cooper) Red Rover (Cooper) Facing the Flag (Jules Verne) A Pirate of the Caribbees (H. Collingwood) Pirate Gow (Daniel Defoe) The King of Pirates (Defoe) The Pirate (Walter Scott) Rose of Paradise (Howard Pyle) Captain Sharkey (Arthur Conan Doyle) The Pirate (Frederick Marryat) Three Cutters (Marryat) Madman and the Pirate (R. M. Ballantyne) The Offshore Pirate (F. Scott Fitzgerald) Coral Island (Ballantyne) Under the Waves (Ballantyne) Pirate City (Ballantyne) Captain Boldheart (Dickens) Master Key (L. Frank Baum) A Man to His Mate (J. Allan Dunn) Tales of the Fish Patrol (Jack London) Robinson Crusoe (Defoe) Peter Pan and Wendy (J. M. Barrie) Mysterious Island (Jules Verne) Count of Monte Cristo (Dumas) Ghost Pirates (W. H. Hodgson) The Pirate Island (H. Collingwood) Among Malay Pirates The Capture of Panama, 1671 The Malay Proas (James F. Cooper) The Daughter of the Great Mogul (Defoe) Morgan at Puerto Bello The Ways of the Buccaneers Narrative of the Capture of the Ship Derby, 1735 (Captain Anselm) The Fight Between the Dorrill and the Moca Jaddi the Malay Pirate The Terrible Ladrones The Female Captive The Passing of Mogul Mackenzie Sea-Wolves of the Mediterranean Pirates of Panama ...

The Pirates' Chronicles: Greatest Sea Adventure Books & Treasure Hunt Tales

Author : Jules Verne
Publisher : DigiCat
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 7134 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)

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Download or read book The Pirates' Chronicles: Greatest Sea Adventure Books & Treasure Hunt Tales written by Jules Verne and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-12-22 with total page 7134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy the best sea adventures, treasure hunt tales and bloody battles, along with learning the truth behind the legends, the real life stories that inspired so many writers and produced so many beloved classics: History of the Robberies and Murders of the Most Notorious Pirates (Captain Charles Johnson) The Book of Buried Treasure Treasure Island (R. L. Stevenson) Blackbeard: Buccaneer (R. D. Paine) Pieces of Eight (Le Gallienne) Captain Singleton (Defoe) Gold-Bug (Edgar Allan Poe) Hearts of Three (Jack London) The Dark Frigate (C. B. Hawes) Isle of Pirate's Doom (Robert E. Howard) Swords of Red Brotherhood (Howard) Queen of Black Coast (Howard) Barbarossa—King of the Corsairs Black Vulmea (Howard) Afloat and Ashore (James F. Cooper) Homeward Bound (Cooper) Red Rover (Cooper) Facing the Flag (Jules Verne) A Pirate of the Caribbees (H. Collingwood) Pirate Gow (Daniel Defoe) The King of Pirates (Defoe) The Pirate (Walter Scott) Rose of Paradise (Howard Pyle) Captain Sharkey (Arthur Conan Doyle) The Pirate (Frederick Marryat) Three Cutters (Marryat) Madman and the Pirate (R. M. Ballantyne) The Offshore Pirate (F. Scott Fitzgerald) Coral Island (Ballantyne) Under the Waves (Ballantyne) Pirate City (Ballantyne) Captain Boldheart (Dickens) Master Key (L. Frank Baum) A Man to His Mate (J. Allan Dunn) Tales of the Fish Patrol (Jack London) Robinson Crusoe (Defoe) Peter Pan and Wendy (J. M. Barrie) Mysterious Island (Jules Verne) Count of Monte Cristo (Dumas) Ghost Pirates (W. H. Hodgson) The Pirate Island (H. Collingwood) Among Malay Pirates The Capture of Panama, 1671 The Malay Proas (James F. Cooper) The Daughter of the Great Mogul (Defoe) Morgan at Puerto Bello The Ways of the Buccaneers Narrative of the Capture of the Ship Derby, 1735 The Fight Between the Dorrill and the Moca Jaddi the Malay Pirate The Terrible Ladrones The Female Captive The Passing of Mogul Mackenzie Sea-Wolves of the Mediterranean Pirates of Panama...

Two Graves

Author : Douglas Preston
Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
ISBN 13 : 145551053X
Total Pages : 349 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (555 download)

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Download or read book Two Graves written by Douglas Preston and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2012-12-11 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join Agent Pendergast in the heart of the South American jungle as he investigates a string of murders that lead him to his wife's kidnappers -- and spark memories that may haunt him forever. After his wife, Helen, is brazenly abducted before his eyes, Special Agent Pendergast furiously pursues the kidnappers, chasing them across the country and into Mexico. But then, things go terribly, tragically wrong; the kidnappers escape; and a shattered Pendergast retreats to his New York apartment and shuts out the world. But when a string of bizarre murders erupts across several Manhattan hotels-perpetrated by a boy who seems to have an almost psychic ability to elude capture-NYPD Lieutenant D'Agosta asks his friend Pendergast for help. Reluctant at first, Pendergast soon discovers that the killings are a message from his wife's kidnappers. But why a message? And what does it mean? When the kidnappers strike again at those closest to Pendergast, the FBI agent, filled anew with vengeful fury, sets out to track down and destroy those responsible. His journey takes him deep into the trackless forests of South America, where he ultimately finds himself face to face with an old evil that-rather than having been eradicated-is stirring anew... and with potentially world-altering consequences. Confucius once said: "Before you embark on a journey of revenge, first dig two graves." Pendergast is about to learn the hard way just how true those words still ring.

Elizabeth Postuma Simcoe, 1762-1850

Author : Mary Beacock Fryer
Publisher : Dundurn
ISBN 13 : 9781550020632
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (26 download)

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Download or read book Elizabeth Postuma Simcoe, 1762-1850 written by Mary Beacock Fryer and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 1989 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The diaries, letters, and sketches of Elizabeth Simcoe are drawn upon as sources in this portrayal of the energetic and remarkable woman who came to Upper Canada with her husband when he was appointed lieutenant governor.

The Pirates' Chronicles: Greatest Sea Adventure Books & Treasure Hunt Tales (70+ Novels, Short Stories & Legends in One Edition)

Author : Captain Charles Johnson
Publisher : e-artnow
ISBN 13 : 8027219574
Total Pages : 11081 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (272 download)

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Download or read book The Pirates' Chronicles: Greatest Sea Adventure Books & Treasure Hunt Tales (70+ Novels, Short Stories & Legends in One Edition) written by Captain Charles Johnson and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2017-10-06 with total page 11081 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy the best sea adventures, treasure hunt tales and bloody battles, along with learning the truth behind the legends, the real life stories that inspired so many writers and produced so many beloved classics: History of the Robberies and Murders of the Most Notorious Pirates (Captain Charles Johnson) The Book of Buried Treasure Treasure Island (R. L. Stevenson) Blackbeard: Buccaneer (R. D. Paine) Pieces of Eight (Le Gallienne) Captain Singleton (Defoe) Gold-Bug (Edgar Allan Poe) Hearts of Three (Jack London) The Dark Frigate (C. B. Hawes) Isle of Pirate's Doom (Robert E. Howard) Swords of Red Brotherhood (Howard) Queen of Black Coast (Howard) Barbarossa—King of the Corsairs Black Vulmea (Howard) Afloat and Ashore (James F. Cooper) Homeward Bound (Cooper) Red Rover (Cooper) Facing the Flag (Jules Verne) A Pirate of the Caribbees (H. Collingwood) Pirate Gow (Daniel Defoe) The King of Pirates (Defoe) The Pirate (Walter Scott) Rose of Paradise (Howard Pyle) Captain Sharkey (Arthur Conan Doyle) The Pirate (Frederick Marryat) Three Cutters (Marryat) Madman and the Pirate (R. M. Ballantyne) The Offshore Pirate (F. Scott Fitzgerald) Coral Island (Ballantyne) Under the Waves (Ballantyne) Pirate City (Ballantyne) Captain Boldheart (Dickens) Master Key (L. Frank Baum) A Man to His Mate (J. Allan Dunn) Tales of the Fish Patrol (Jack London) Robinson Crusoe (Defoe) Peter Pan and Wendy (J. M. Barrie) Mysterious Island (Jules Verne) Count of Monte Cristo (Dumas) Ghost Pirates (W. H. Hodgson) The Pirate Island (H. Collingwood) Among Malay Pirates The Capture of Panama, 1671 The Malay Proas (James F. Cooper) The Daughter of the Great Mogul (Defoe) Morgan at Puerto Bello The Ways of the Buccaneers Narrative of the Capture of the Ship Derby, 1735 The Fight Between the Dorrill and the Moca Jaddi the Malay Pirate The Terrible Ladrones The Female Captive The Passing of Mogul Mackenzie Sea-Wolves of the Mediterranean Pirates of Panama...

THE BOOK OF PIRATES: 70+ Adventure Classics, Legends & True History of the Notorious Buccaneers

Author : Captain Charles Johnson
Publisher : e-artnow
ISBN 13 : 8026877942
Total Pages : 11081 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (268 download)

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Download or read book THE BOOK OF PIRATES: 70+ Adventure Classics, Legends & True History of the Notorious Buccaneers written by Captain Charles Johnson and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2017-06-05 with total page 11081 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy the best sea adventures, treasure hunt tales and bloody battles, along with learning the truth behind the legends, the real life stories that inspired so many writers and produced so many beloved classics: History of the Robberies and Murders of the Most Notorious Pirates (Captain Charles Johnson) The Book of Buried Treasure Treasure Island (R. L. Stevenson) Blackbeard: Buccaneer (R. D. Paine) Pieces of Eight (Le Gallienne) Captain Singleton (Defoe) Gold-Bug (Edgar Allan Poe) Hearts of Three (Jack London) The Dark Frigate (C. B. Hawes) Isle of Pirate's Doom (Robert E. Howard) Swords of Red Brotherhood (Howard) Queen of Black Coast (Howard) Barbarossa—King of the Corsairs Black Vulmea (Howard) Afloat and Ashore (James F. Cooper) Homeward Bound (Cooper) Red Rover (Cooper) Facing the Flag (Jules Verne) A Pirate of the Caribbees (H. Collingwood) Pirate Gow (Daniel Defoe) The King of Pirates (Defoe) The Pirate (Walter Scott) Rose of Paradise (Howard Pyle) Captain Sharkey (Arthur Conan Doyle) The Pirate (Frederick Marryat) Three Cutters (Marryat) Madman and the Pirate (R. M. Ballantyne) The Offshore Pirate (F. Scott Fitzgerald) Coral Island (Ballantyne) Under the Waves (Ballantyne) Pirate City (Ballantyne) Captain Boldheart (Dickens) Master Key (L. Frank Baum) A Man to His Mate (J. Allan Dunn) Tales of the Fish Patrol (Jack London) Robinson Crusoe (Defoe) Peter Pan and Wendy (J. M. Barrie) Mysterious Island (Jules Verne) Count of Monte Cristo (Dumas) Ghost Pirates (W. H. Hodgson) The Pirate Island (H. Collingwood) Among Malay Pirates The Capture of Panama, 1671 The Malay Proas (James F. Cooper) The Daughter of the Great Mogul (Defoe) Morgan at Puerto Bello The Ways of the Buccaneers Narrative of the Capture of the Ship Derby, 1735 (Captain Anselm) The Fight Between the Dorrill and the Moca Jaddi the Malay Pirate The Terrible Ladrones The Female Captive The Passing of Mogul Mackenzie Sea-Wolves of the Mediterranean Pirates of Panama ...

Davy Jones' Locker: An Ultimate Pirate Collection (80+ Novels & Adventure Stories in One Edition)

Author : Jules Verne
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 8581 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)

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Download or read book Davy Jones' Locker: An Ultimate Pirate Collection (80+ Novels & Adventure Stories in One Edition) written by Jules Verne and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-25 with total page 8581 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Davy Jones' Locker: An Ultimate Pirate Collection encapsulates the thrilling essence of adventure and the eternal allure of the high seas across a broad spectrum of literary achievements. This expansive anthology brings together over 80 novels and stories, each contributing to a rich mosaic of maritime lore, heroism, and treachery. The collection spans a range of styles from historical narratives to fantastical tales, showcasing legendary works that have shaped the genre of seafaring literature. The sheer diversity within this compendium invites readers into the multifaceted world of pirates, exploring the depths of human ambition, the lust for treasure, and the laws of the sea in a way that no single author could encapsulate. The inclusion of seminal pieces from this vast array of contributors underscores the anthology's significance as a cornerstone of maritime fiction. The assembled authors, including literary giants like Jules Verne, Charles Dickens, and Arthur Conan Doyle, alongside seafaring specialists such as Ralph D. Paine and Captain Charles Johnson, collectively provide an unmatched historical and cultural perspective on pirate lore. Their varied backgrounds, from the forefronts of the literary canon to the specialized niches of naval adventure writing, enrich the anthology's exploration of piracy from multiple angles. These contributors, many of whom lived through the golden age of sail or dedicated their lives to studying it, bring authenticity and depth to the collection, making it a critical convergence of voices that illuminates the era's adventurous spirit and its literary legacy. Davy Jones' Locker is not merely a compilation; it is a gateway to the vast, untamed oceanic past and its narratives, offering readers a unique opportunity to sail alongside some of the most memorable characters in fiction. It is a treasure trove for aficionados of maritime literature, history enthusiasts, and anyone captivated by the romance of piracy. This anthology promises a journey through the tempestuous waters of human nature, driven by the pursuit of freedom, fortune, and the unknown, making it an essential addition to the libraries of those who cherish the thrill of adventure and the craft of storytelling.

Virginia Immigrants and Adventurers, 1607-1635

Author : Martha W. McCartney
Publisher : Genealogical Publishing Com
ISBN 13 : 9780806317748
Total Pages : 840 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (177 download)

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Download or read book Virginia Immigrants and Adventurers, 1607-1635 written by Martha W. McCartney and published by Genealogical Publishing Com. This book was released on 2007 with total page 840 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "From the earliest records relating to Virginia, we learn the basics about many of these original colonists: their origins, the names of the ships they sailed on, the names of the "hundreds" and "plantations" they inhabited, the names of their spouses and children, their occupations and their position in the colony, their relationships with fellow colonists and Indian neighbors, their living conditions as far as can be ascertained from documentary sources, their ownership of land, the dates and circumstances of their death, and a host of fascinating, sometimes incidental details about their personal lives, all gathered together in the handy format of a biographical dictionary" -- publisher website (January 2008).

Wolfhounds and Polar Bears

Author : John M. House
Publisher : University of Alabama Press
ISBN 13 : 0817318895
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (173 download)

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Download or read book Wolfhounds and Polar Bears written by John M. House and published by University of Alabama Press. This book was released on 2016-06-15 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the final months of World War I, President Woodrow Wilson and many US allies decided to intervene in Siberia in order to protect Allied wartime and business interests, among them the Trans-Siberian Railroad, from the turmoil surrounding the Russian Revolution. American troops would remain until April 1920 with some of our allies keeping troops in Siberia even longer. These soldiers eventually played a role in the Russian revolution while protecting the Trans-Siberian Railroad. This book brings their story to life.

The New Age of Adventure

Author : John Rasmus
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 1426206100
Total Pages : 436 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (262 download)

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Download or read book The New Age of Adventure written by John Rasmus and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2009-09-15 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: National Geographic Adventure has published the best work by today’s finest writers, and this tenth anniversary anthology assembles an elite corps of authors that includes Sebastian Junger, Peter Matthiessen, Philip Caputo, and two dozen others. These reporters have voyaged to the ends of the earth to bring back the decade’s most thrilling, eccentric, and extraordinary tales. But the pieces collected here do more than paint a portrait of the world’s most extreme and fascinating environments—they also explore important questions about adventure in the 21st century. These stories rocket readers across the roof of the world on the new high-speed railway in Tibet, describe the tension between Indian farmers and the sacred elephants besieging their villages, and introduce them to a shaman whom some believe can cure the most serious depressions. We meet the great Afghan warlord Ahmed Shah Massoud—said to have been the finest guerrilla fighter since Ho Chi Minh—encounter a yeti with legendary mountaineer Reinhold Messner, and much more. This is a wide-ranging collection for every road warrior and adventurer—armchair or otherwise—culled from the much acclaimed journal that in its first ten years has won millions of devoted readers and garnered more than a dozen prestigious prizes for excellence in journalism.