Perilous Adventures
Author | : Richard Alfred Davenport |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 348 |
Release | : 1841 |
Genre | : Adventure and adventurers |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Richard Alfred Davenport |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 348 |
Release | : 1841 |
Genre | : Adventure and adventurers |
ISBN | : |
Author | : N. A. Sulway |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 346 |
Release | : 2019-11-07 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 9781905784660 |
Four hundred years ago, in a small town in rural France, a young woman creates the future in the shape of Rupetta. Part mechanical, part human, Rupetta's consciousness is tied to the women who wind her. In the years that follow she is bought and sold, borrowed, forgotten and revered. By the twentieth century, the Rupettan four-fold law rules everyone's lives, but Rupetta--the immortal being on whose existence and history those laws are based--is the keeper of a secret that will tear apart the world her followers have built in her name. The closeness between women is mirrored in the relationship between Henri and Miri, a woman at the college with whom she fall in love, and also between mothers and daughters and grandmothers and granddaughters - a heritage of affection that loops down over the centuries.
Author | : Jerome Charyn |
Publisher | : National Geographic Books |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2019-01-08 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 1631493876 |
"Charyn, like Nabokov, is that most fiendish sort of writer—so seductive as to beg imitation, so singular as to make imitation impossible." —Tom Bissell Raising the literary bar to a new level, Jerome Charyn re-creates the voice of Theodore Roosevelt, the New York City police commissioner, Rough Rider, and soon- to-be twenty-sixth president through his derring-do adventures, effortlessly combining superhero dialogue with haunting pathos. Beginning with his sickly childhood and concluding with McKinley’s assassination, the novel positions Roosevelt as a “perfect bull in a china shop,” a fearless crime fighter and pioneering environmentalist who would grow up to be our greatest peacetime president. With an operatic cast, including “Bamie,” his handicapped older sister; Eleanor, his gawky little niece; as well as the devoted Rough Riders, the novel memorably features the lovable mountain lion Josephine, who helped train Roosevelt for his “crowded hour,” the charge up San Juan Hill. Lauded by Jonathan Lethem for his “polymorphous imagination and crack comic timing,” Charyn has created a classic of historical fiction, confirming his place as “one of the most important writers in American literature” (Michael Chabon).
Author | : Olga Hall-Quest |
Publisher | : Sterling Publishing Company |
Total Pages | : 196 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9781402751226 |
Just in time for the 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown, Virginia comes an updated edition of Olga Hall-Quest’s classic. Hall-Quest provides an absorbing account of life in this first permanent colony of what is now the United States, and the struggles of those who settled there. Experts from the Jamestown National Historical Site have fact-checked every detail, and the curator has written a brand-new foreword--complete with recently discovered information about the colony.
Author | : Walter R. Brooks |
Publisher | : Harry N. Abrams |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2012-02-16 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 9781590207420 |
A ballooning mishap sends Freddy the pig and some animal friends on a cross-country chase, on the trail of a blackmailing scheme, and into the prizefight ring.
Author | : Mark Dion |
Publisher | : Yale University Press |
Total Pages | : 169 |
Release | : 2020-01-17 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : 0300246196 |
In this dazzling expeditionary volume, Mark Dion investigates the layered history of the Lone Star State.
Author | : John Frost |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 564 |
Release | : 1852 |
Genre | : Adventure and adventurers |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Charles Wilkins Webber |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 240 |
Release | : 1855 |
Genre | : Southwest, New |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Quincy Allen |
Publisher | : Good Press |
Total Pages | : 139 |
Release | : 2023-08-12 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : |
Quincy Allen's 'The Outdoor Chums After Big Game; Or, Perilous Adventures in the Wilderness' is a thrilling adventure novel set in the vast wilderness, following a group of young friends as they embark on a dangerous expedition to hunt big game. Allen's vivid descriptions and engaging narrative style immerse readers in the wild, untamed landscape, filled with suspense and excitement. The book is a perfect example of early 20th-century adventure literature, capturing the spirit of exploration and bravery that characterized the era. Readers will be captivated by the daring exploits and harrowing challenges faced by the Outdoor Chums. Quincy Allen, known for his adventurous spirit and love for the outdoors, drew inspiration from his own wilderness experiences to craft this gripping tale. His deep knowledge of nature and wildlife shines through in his detailed descriptions, creating a realistic and immersive reading experience. Allen's passion for storytelling and love for the great outdoors are evident in every page of this thrilling adventure novel. I highly recommend 'The Outdoor Chums After Big Game' to readers who enjoy classic adventure literature and tales of exploration. Quincy Allen's masterful storytelling and authentic portrayal of wilderness adventures make this book a must-read for anyone who loves a thrilling and captivating story.