A Catskill Eagle

A Catskill Eagle
Author: Robert B. Parker
Publisher: Dell
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2010-07-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0307754480

Susan's letter came from California: Hand was in jail, and she was on the run. Twenty-four hours later, Hawk is free, because Spenser has sprung him loose—for a brutal cross-country journey back to the East Coast. Now the two men are on a violent ride to find the woman Spenser loves, the man who took her, and the shocking reason so many people had to die. . . . Praise for A Catskill Eagle “Entertaining.”—The San Diego Union-Tribune “His best mystery novel.”—Time

Catskill Eagle

Catskill Eagle
Author: Herman Melville
Publisher: Philomel
Total Pages: 30
Release: 1991
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780399218576

In this excerpt from "Moby Dick," Melville portrays the majestic mountain eagle, who at his lowest, still flies above all other birds.

My Side of the Mountain

My Side of the Mountain
Author: Jean Craighead George
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 213
Release: 2001-05-21
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0593115007

"Should appeal to all rugged individualists who dream of escape to the forest."—The New York Times Book Review Sam Gribley is terribly unhappy living in New York City with his family, so he runs away to the Catskill Mountains to live in the woods—all by himself. With only a penknife, a ball of cord, forty dollars, and some flint and steel, he intends to survive on his own. Sam learns about courage, danger, and independence during his year in the wilderness, a year that changes his life forever. “An extraordinary book . . . It will be read year after year.” —The Horn Book

A catskill eagle

A catskill eagle
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 252
Release: 1985
Genre:
ISBN: 9780140883657

Spenser is about the best new private investigator in town...Parker tells a fresh, funny, direct, and different story. It is as tough as they come and spiked with a touch of class.

The Eagle Guide to the Catskill Mountains (Classic Reprint)

The Eagle Guide to the Catskill Mountains (Classic Reprint)
Author: Richard S. Barrett
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Total Pages: 106
Release: 2017-11-15
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780331122190

Excerpt from The Eagle Guide to the Catskill Mountains The Catskills occupy that portion of the location great Appalachian Highland embraced. In Greene, Ulster and Delaware Counties, with spurs extending into Albany and Schoharie Counties. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Old Eagle-Nester

The Old Eagle-Nester
Author: Doris West Brooks
Publisher: Black Dome Press
Total Pages: 128
Release: 1992
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780962852350

United Tweets of America

United Tweets of America
Author: Hudson Talbott
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 65
Release: 2015-05-05
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0147515572

Part geography lesson, part introduction ornithology, United Tweets is all fun . . . a feathered pageant matching the 50 state birds--USA Today *INCLUDES* Fun facts, a full map of the United States, all the state capitals, and hilarious illustrations of each state bird! Welcome to the United Tweets Pageant! This colorful parade of state birds competing to be Top Tweet will have readers of all ages laughing aloud. From Alabama's Yellowhammer to Wyoming's Western Meadowlark, each bird is a winner, and each bird loves to show off the state it calls home. Hudson Talbott has created an inspired introduction to states and their birds. His vibrant, detailed illustrations infuse the birds' interactions with energy and humor, making this a great way to spark kids' interest in United States history, geography, and, of course, wildlife!