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| Author | : Robert Lynn Fuller |
| Publisher | : McFarland |
| Total Pages | : 289 |
| Release | : 2014-01-10 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0786486856 |
In March 1933, in one of his first acts as president, Franklin Delano Roosevelt declared a bank holiday throughout the United States. Considered by many to be a bold step to curb the mounting bank crisis, the decree closed banks in all 48 states and overseas territories, putting money out of reach of citizens, businesses and all levels of government. This narrative history recounts and explains the economic, financial and political backgrounds of the banking panic, arguing that the holiday was not only unnecessary but actually damaging to the economy. The holiday did, however, provide Roosevelt with the momentum to push through a series of historic reforms that remade the federal government. This revisionist work not only reveals the circumstances around the panic but debunks numerous myths that have clung to it ever since.
| Author | : Andrew Todhunter |
| Publisher | : Anchor |
| Total Pages | : 225 |
| Release | : 2013-02-13 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 0307831981 |
In 1989, while attempting a new route on a difficult overhanging rock face, climber Dan Osman fell. Again and again, protected by the rope, he fell. He decided then that it would not be in climbing but in falling that he would embrace his fear--bathe in it, as he says, and move beyond it. A captivating exploration of the daredevil world of rock climbing, as well as a thoughtful meditation on the role of risk and fear in the author's own life. In the tradition of the wildly popular man-versus-nature genre that has launched several bestsellers, Andrew Todhunter follows the lives of world-class climber Dan Osman and his coterie of friends as he explores the extremes of risk on the unyielding surface of the rock. Climbing sheer rock faces of hundreds or thousands of feet is more a religion than a sport, demanding dedication, patience, mental and physical strength, grace, and a kind of obsession with detail that is crucial just to survive. Its artists are modern-day ascetics who often sacrifice nine-to-five jobs, material goods, and the safety of everyday life to pit themselves and their moral resoluteness against an utterly unforgiving opponent. In the course of the two years chronicled in Fall of the Phantom Lord, the author also undertakes a journey of his own as he begins to weigh the relative value of extreme sports and the risk of sudden death. By the end of the book, as he ponders joining Osman on a dangerous fall from a high bridge to feel what Osman experiences, Todhunter comes to a new understanding of risk taking and the role it has in his life, and in the lives of these climbers. Beautifully written, Fall of the Phantom Lord offers a fascinating look at a world few people know. It will surely take its place alongside Into Thin Air and The Perfect Storm as a classic of adventure literature.
| Author | : Edward Marston |
| Publisher | : Allison & Busby Ltd |
| Total Pages | : 311 |
| Release | : 2019-10-24 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0749024186 |
Halloween 1861. A special train with two carriages steams across the Lake District at night on its way to a place notorious for its record of supernatural incidents. Most of those on board have been fortified by alcohol so the mood is boisterous. Lighting inside the carriages is poor and without warning, the lamp goes out in the last compartment of the second carriage, plunging it into darkness. When the special reaches the end of its journey, the passengers pour out on to the station platform. There are almost sixty of them in all, laughing and jostling. The prevailing excitement is shattered by a cry - a dead body has been discovered in the seats. This will prove to be a very puzzling new case for the Railway Detective.
| Author | : Marie Wagner Krenz |
| Publisher | : Xlibris Corporation |
| Total Pages | : 156 |
| Release | : 2010-05-05 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1450079598 |
Murder at Phantom Ship Lake tells the story of tragic events at a mountain retreat near Mt. Lassen. Professor Jim Talbot has assembled a small group of writers for a conference and includes Shannon, his young bride, as well as Viv, his former wife and a conference director. Carolyn Walker arrives and soon learns that each of those present has a good reason to detest Jim. The body of one of the attendees is found in Phantom Ship Lake, and suspicion falls on other participants. Missing on the trail for two days, a badly hurt Jim Talbot is found by a search party and taken to a hospital where another trial awaits him.
| Author | : Robin Waterfield |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 276 |
| Release | : 1987 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 9780140324112 |
| Author | : John Gotch Ridley |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 8 |
| Release | : 1948 |
| Genre | : Faith |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : Howard Mackie |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 52 |
| Release | : 1992 |
| Genre | : Fear |
| ISBN | : 9780871359476 |
| Author | : Steve Englehart |
| Publisher | : Comicmix LLC |
| Total Pages | : 310 |
| Release | : 2018-10-02 |
| Genre | : Comics & Graphic Novels |
| ISBN | : 9781939888686 |
A Dutch sea captain from 1664, cursed to drown over and over again unless he can find the one woman who will give him true and faithful love, has washed ashore in Mystic Grove... and the curse has followed him! Read the entire saga, printed in one volume for the first time!
| Author | : Francis Stevens |
| Publisher | : Good Press |
| Total Pages | : 275 |
| Release | : 2023-12-02 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : |
The Citadel of Fear, an anthology showcasing the work of Gertrude Barrows Bennett, who wrote under the pseudonym Francis Stevens, is a cornerstone in the foundation of science fiction literature. Within its pages, readers will discover an array of speculative narratives that transcend time and space, weaving together elements of fantasy, horror, and early science fiction. The collection encapsulates the diverse and groundbreaking storytelling techniques of its era, offering a splendid display of Stevens' pioneering imagination and mastery over the speculative. Its standout pieces not only explore the unknown but also delve into the complexities of human emotion and the interplay between fear and curiosity, making it a significant contribution to the genre's evolution. The authors behind these narratives, particularly Stevens, are considered trailblazers in science fiction. Bennett, an unsung heroine of her time, effectively laid the groundwork for future generations of writers within these genres. Through her unique lens, readers are offered a glimpse into the early 20th century's burgeoning fascination with the speculative and the fantastic. The anthology aligns with pivotal moments in literary history, where the boundaries of reality are pushed, and new worlds are conceived, cementing its place within the pantheon of science fiction classics. This collection is recommended for those intrigued by the roots of science fiction and the remarkable breadth of themes it encompasses. It offers a unique opportunity to experience the visionary work of Gertrude Barrows Bennett, whose contributions have significantly shaped the landscape of speculative fiction. The Citadel of Fear serves not only as a portal to imaginative realms but also as a critical resource for understanding the evolution of science fiction. Readers, scholars, and enthusiasts alike will find value in this anthology, for it fosters a greater appreciation of the genre's complexities and the diverse perspectives that have contributed to its enduring legacy.
| Author | : Edward Marston |
| Publisher | : Railway Detective |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2005 |
| Genre | : Detective and mystery stories |
| ISBN | : 9780749083526 |
"London, 1851. The London to Birmingham mail train is robbed and derailed, injuring the driver and others aboard. With the opening of the Great Expedition at hand, interest is mounting in the engineering triumphs of the railways, but not everyone feels like celebrating. Planned with military precision, this crime challenges the new Police Force to its limits and leads Detective Inspector Robert Colbeck to discover a tangled web of murder, blackmail and destruction." "As the momentum gains pace, Colbeck closes in on the criminal masterminds. But just as the police begin to think the villains are within their grasp, events take an unexpected turn - Madeleine Andrews, the beautiful daughter of the injured train driver, becomes an unwilling pawn in the criminals' game. In a final race against time, good and evil, new and old, are pitted against each other. But will the long arm of the law be quick enough?"--BOOK JACKET.
