The Other Side of Oregon

The Other Side of Oregon
Author: Ralph Friedman
Publisher: Caxton Press
Total Pages: 444
Release: 1993
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780870043529

Distributed by the University of Nebraska Press for Caxton Press Eastern Oregon is less well known than the West of that state. The two "sides" of Oregon differ dramatically in climate and geography. But it is the people and their stories that set the east apart and which take center stage in this, another of veteran author Ralph Friedman's odes to Oregon.

Massacred for Gold

Massacred for Gold
Author: R. Gregory Nokes
Publisher:
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2009
Genre: History
ISBN:

Provides an account of the massacre of over thirty Chinese gold miners on the Oregon side of Hells Canyon, a crime that has remained unsolved since 1887, and provides evidence that indicates the killers were a gang of seven rustlers and schoolboys who were never prosecuted for the murders.

The Secret

The Secret
Author: Byron Preiss
Publisher: ibooks
Total Pages: 1
Release: 2016-10-05
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN:

The tale begins over three-hundred years ago, when the Fair People—the goblins, fairies, dragons, and other fabled and fantastic creatures of a dozen lands—fled the Old World for the New, seeking haven from the ways of Man. With them came their precious jewels: diamonds, rubies, emeralds, pearls... But then the Fair People vanished, taking with them their twelve fabulous treasures. And they remained hidden until now... Across North America, these twelve treasures, over ten-thousand dollars in precious jewels, are buried. The key to finding each can be found within the twelve full color paintings and verses of The Secret. Yet The Secret is much more than that. At long last, you can learn not only the whereabouts of the Fair People's treasure, but also the modern forms and hiding places of their descendants: the Toll Trolls, Maitre D'eamons, Elf Alphas, Tupperwerewolves, Freudian Sylphs, Culture Vultures, West Ghosts and other delightful creatures in the world around us. The Secret is a field guide to them all. Many "armchair treasure hunt" books have been published over the years, most notably Masquerade (1979) by British artist Kit Williams. Masquerade promised a jewel-encrusted golden hare to the first person to unravel the riddle that Williams cleverly hid in his art. In 1982, while everyone in Britain was still madly digging up hedgerows and pastures in search of the golden hare, The Secret: A Treasure Hunt was published in America. The previous year, author and publisher Byron Preiss had traveled to 12 locations in the continental U.S. (and possibly Canada) to secretly bury a dozen ceramic casques. Each casque contained a small key that could be redeemed for one of 12 jewels Preiss kept in a safe deposit box in New York. The key to finding the casques was to match one of 12 paintings to one of 12 poetic verses, solve the resulting riddle, and start digging. Since 1982, only two of the 12 casques have been recovered. The first was located in Grant Park, Chicago, in 1984 by a group of students. The second was unearthed in 2004 in Cleveland by two members of the Quest4Treasure forum. Preiss was killed in an auto accident in the summer of 2005, but the hunt for his casques continues.

Random Tangents: Embracing Adventures in Life

Random Tangents: Embracing Adventures in Life
Author: Greg Hawk
Publisher: Desert Roamer Press
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2020-04-17
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781734488401

As Hawk lies on the bottom of the pool paralyzed he realizes the gypsy was right again. How long can he hold his breath before someone notices? Will he be able to pull through this to finish the remaining predictions? Greg Hawk's memoir of a life's adventure takes a drastic turn at the end of a divorce as he listens to a gypsy lady in New Zealand predict things on the path ahead. Every obstacle on his path in life has put him on another tangent of learning and struggle, at times driving him to the edge of defeat. During these years, death seemed to be a constant companion as he witnessed it, as well as facing it personally. As a soldier, a husband, a divorcee, a partner of a successful construction business in Denver, owner of Fantasy Dive Charters in Australia, to being a treasure hunter in the mountains and desert of the Southwest, he faced many self-imposed challenges." Random Tangents is a celebration of a life well-lived, of obstacles overcome, of the triumph of spirit. And let's face it, sometimes a little luck."

The Alchemist of Fire and Fortune

The Alchemist of Fire and Fortune
Author: Gigi Pandian
Publisher: Gargoyle Girl Productions
Total Pages: 299
Release: 2021-10-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1938213157

The fifth book in the award-winning Accidental Alchemist Mystery Series by USA Today bestselling author Gigi Pandian. A blackmailer obsessed with gold. A boyfriend who’s more than he seems. And a treasure hidden on the Oregon coast. Alchemist Zoe Faust’s mentor Nicolas Flamel is back in her life, but catching up with him will have to wait. An elusive blackmailer has threatened to expose a dangerous alchemical secret. Zoe’s boyfriend is out of town protecting secrets of his own. So when rumors of a treasure map reach Zoe, she turns her back on what sounds like no more than a game. Zoe’s mischievous living gargoyle best friend Dorian, who thinks of himself as a modern-day Poirot, is convinced the map is real—and that it’s the key to proving himself as valuable to Zoe as her human family. With the help of the neighborhood teenagers, Dorian sets out to find the treasure, risking more than he planned in the process. Rumors, treasures, and secrets intersect to unearth more than Zoe could have dreamed—and could leave her family changed forever. Can Zoe stop the threat to the family unit she’s created?

Secret Bend, Oregon: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure

Secret Bend, Oregon: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure
Author: Joshua Savage
Publisher: Reedy Press LLC
Total Pages: 345
Release: 2024-09-15
Genre: History
ISBN: 1681065584

Oregon, the final frontier. Early in our nation’s history, the land west of the Mississippi River was unmapped and unexplored. Only the local indigenous peoples were familiar with the mysterious Pacific Northwest. The states we know as Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and parts of Wyoming and Montana were part of the vast Oregon Territory. The history of the current Central Oregon region is filled with popular tales of Native Americans, fur trappers, sheepherders, cattlemen, homesteaders, railroads, lumber mills, and most recently, recreation. The lesser known but equally intriguing stories talk of ghost towns, mining, moonshine, cults, and everything in between. Secret Bend, Oregon: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure weaves together these tales from the past with stories from the present. It delves deeper into history and local peculiarities to uncover why the region is so fascinating. From natural beauty to the origins of our towns, from pristine lakes to colorful alley art, and from fantasy Hobbit houses to astronaut training, the unique narrative of Central Oregon is enthusiastically shared in this book. Both educational and entertaining, locals and visitors who read Secret Bend, Oregon will walk away with a greater understanding and deeper appreciation for the area. They will also have many new places to explore!

Slumach's Gold

Slumach's Gold
Author: Rick Antonson
Publisher: Heritage House Publishing Co
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2007
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781894974356

Slumach's Gold chronicles what is possibly Canada's greatest lost-mine story. It searches out the truth behind a Salish man's hanging for murder in 1891 and tracks the intriguing legend about him that grew after his death. It was a legend that turned into a drama of international fascination when Slumach--the hanged criminal--was mysteriously linked to gold nuggets "the size of walnuts." The stories claimed that Slumach had placed a curse on a hidden motherlode to protect it from interlopers and trespassers just before he plunged to his death "at the wrong end of a five-strand rope." Although many have attempted to find Slumach's gold over the past 100 years, following tantalizing clues that are part of the legend itself, none have succeeded--or have they? Rick Antonson, Mary Trainer and Brian Antonson have diligently sifted through history and myth, separating fact from fiction, but leaving the legend intact--along with the promise of gold yet to be found by some future gold seeker.

Murder in Oregon: Notorious Crime Sites

Murder in Oregon: Notorious Crime Sites
Author: Marques Vickers
Publisher: Marquis Publishing
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2021-03-01
Genre: True Crime
ISBN:

Murder in Oregon: Notorious Crime Sites is a visual return to over 75 infamous murder scenes profiling the shocking and detailed narratives behind each tragedy. The State of Oregon has been the residence of numerous infamous serial killers including Randy Woodfield, Keith Jesperson (Smiley Faced Killer), Jerry Brudos (Shoe Fetish Killer) and Scott William Cox. Many of the narratives defy believability, yet they are true. Long after the screaming headlines and sensationalism has subsided, these bizarre, infamous and obscure murder sites and stories remain buried awaiting rediscovery. The Murder in Oregon edition features accompanying photographs of most of the crime sites as well as their precise location. The profiles include the fatality victims, perpetrators and for those still living, the penal institution where they are incarcerated. Cases profiled include: Charity Lamb: Frontier Injustice For Blatant Spousal Abuse Portland’s Famed Witches Castle Wasco County Jail: A Killing Site For A Local Informant A Private Detective’s Obscure Slaying of A Prosecuting Attorney in Old Astoria Portland’s Historic Court of Death Merchants Hotel: A Storied History Reconstructed Primarily Underground The Legendary Exaggerations Behind Joseph Bunko Kelly Portland Fasting Cult Frontier Death On The Columbia Gorge A Dark Strangler Alonzo Tucker’s Mob Lynching A Contract Killing With A Questionable Resolution Going Straight: Portland 1930s Style 1946 Willamette River Floating Torso Murders The Bowden Bomb: A Domestic Fusillade Under St. Johns Bridge: A Tainted Patch of Forest Brush The Johnson Family: Over A Cliff Into Deeper Speculation Diane Hank: A Babysitter ‘s Unexplained and Fatal Disappearance Richard Marquette: A Still Living Relic From A Costly Early Release Blunder Women’s Shoe Fetish Killer Roma Ollison: One of Portland’s Last Gangsters Ted Bundy and Kathleen Parks Murder A Murder Within Law Enforcement Ranks Michele Dee Gate’s Doomed Saga That Defies Explanation Randall Woodfield: From Gridiron Glory To Despised Serial Killer Diane Downs: A Sordid Mother’s Shooting of Her Children Joan Leigh Hall’s Fatal Stroll Into Oblivion The Savage Legacy of Serial Killer Bobby Jack Fowler Dayton Leroy Rogers: The Screwdriver Serial Killer Robert Paul Langley: A Cactus Garden Amidst A Mental Hospital Prison Director Michael Francke’s Stabbing Keith Jesperson: Smiley Faced Twisted Wreckage Tyrom Theis: A Callous Robbery and Execution With A Vanishing Perpetrator Harry Charles Moore: The Control Freak Who Relinquished His Grip Jesse McAllister and Bradley Price’s Seaside Thrill Killing Kip Kinkel: A Boy and His Guns Martin Allen Johnson: The Wolf Preying On Innocent Lambs Eric Tamiyasu: A Silent Killing Eluding A Conclusive Motive The Masquerading Façade of Christian Longo Ward Weaver III: A Predatory Neighbor With A Predictable Outcome Brooke Wilberger: An Abduction Following A Twisted Trail Confessional Controversy Over a Potential Prostitute Serial Killer An Impulsive Oceanside Murder and Botched Arson Cover-Up David Gubbs: A Senseless and Violent Stabbing As Dusk Descends A Seemingly Regular Guy Bloodies Portland’s Night Scene Rhonda Castro: The Travesty Behind A Trailhead Shove A Questionable Medical Determination Potentially Clouds A Murder Investigation Jonathan Peters: A Son Vanishes With An Absence of Accompanying Clues Kyron Horman: A Child Abduction Scheduled Between a Science Fair and First Period A Hate Crime Masquerading As A Robbery Gone Bad A Double Life Terminated Violently on a Hotel Stairwell Chris Harper-Mercer: A Disgruntled Failure Hellbound For His Inferno Portland Protest Murder A Targeted Home Invasion Contract Killing of a Prominent Doctor And More….

60 WESTERNS: Cowboy Adventures, Yukon & Oregon Trail Tales, Famous Outlaws, Gold Rush Adventures

60 WESTERNS: Cowboy Adventures, Yukon & Oregon Trail Tales, Famous Outlaws, Gold Rush Adventures
Author: Mark Twain
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 12306
Release: 2024-01-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

The anthology "60 WESTERNS: Cowboy Adventures, Yukon & Oregon Trail Tales, Famous Outlaws, Gold Rush Adventures" encapsulates the essence and ethos of the American frontiers, offering an exploratory journey through the diverse terrains of Western literature. This collection is remarkable not only for the breadth of its geographic and thematic scope but also for the variety of its literary styles, including adventure tales, reflective narratives, and depictions of historical events. The selected works engage deeply with the complexities of frontier life, reflecting on the themes of bravery, exploration, conflict, and the relentless pursuit of freedom and prosperity. Standout pieces within the collection vividly reanimate the rugged landscapes of the American West, making tangible the untamed spirit of its inhabitants and the period's cultural ethos. The contributing authors and editors to this comprehensive collection bring a wealth of perspectives to the evocation of the Western experience. Comprising icons such as Mark Twain, Jack London, and Willa Cather, among others, the anthology intersects with critical historical, cultural, and literary movements spanning the tumultuous Gold Rush era to the mythic storytelling of the Yukon. The magnitude of contributing talents provides a panoramic view of the West, delving into its legends, its hardships, and its enduring allure. Collectively, their works offer profound insights into the transformation of the American landscape and identity. "60 WESTERNS" invites readers to traverse the rich and varied landscapes of Western American literature. Each story, drawn from a unique voice and perspective, weaves together a broader narrative of struggle, survival, and triumph against the backdrop of some of history's most defining moments and locales. This anthology stands as an indispensable resource for students, historians, and literature aficionados alike, fostering a deeper appreciation for the multifaceted tapestry of Western American culture and the narrative potential it holds. Through engaging with this extensive collection, readers are given the unique opportunity to explore the frontiers of human experience, guided by some of the most influential voices of American literature.