On a wintry day in December 1890, near a creek named Wounded Knee on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, the Seventh Cavalry of the U. S. Army opened fire on an encampment of Sioux Indians led by Big Foot. Coming two weeks after the killing of Sitting Bull, in a tense atmosphere of suspicion and misunderstanding, the careless discharge of ...
Florida's water resources are among its most significant assets, and exploring the rivers and streams is one of the best ways to experience the state's diverse natural resources. A Canoeing and Kayaking Guide to Florida is the premier guide to paddling the waterways of the Sunshine State. The comprehensive guide features: detailed river maps, ...
In his autobiography, American realist painter Andrew Wyeth presents 138 of his tempera, drybrush, and water color paintings. Each reproduction is accompanied by his personal thoughts about it.
'Butcher's work reveals the stark and self-contained life of these people, and his sense of order and clarity transforms these pictures from mere records into icons of the American spirit. A splendid book' - "Choice". 'A wonderfully revealing history of the process of homesteading, and a collective portrait of the hardy women and men who broke the ...
These letters, collected and transcribed by Captain Robert Goldthwaite Carter in the 1870s, are among the finest primary sources on the daily life of the Union soldier in the Civil War. Robert and his three brothers all saw action with the Army of the Potomac under its various commanders, Generals McClellan, Burnside, Hooker, Meade, and Grant. At ...
Dunsany's use of rich language, his cosmic point of view, his remote dream-worlds, and his exquisite sense of the fantastic make him a standout in modern literature.
The 161 drawings, sketches, and watercolors in the volume cover a wide variety of subjects: rivers, roads, bridges, canals, towns, flora and fauna, people in their homes and at work and play.
Lord Dunsany's first novel conveys its young disinherited protagonist through a fantasized Spain, gifting him with a Sancho Panza companion, good luck with magicians, and a castle. It is a landmark tale for Dunsany, beginning his move from the otherworldly short stories for which his reputation is justly famous to novels.
In compiling the third and entirely revised edition of Construction Disputes: Representing the Contractor, the editors have sought out specialists in their field: contributing authors who are not only experienced in resolving construction disputes but also known and respected for their expertise in specific critical areas commonly encountered in ...
Completely updated, "Canoeing & Kayaking Florida, 2nd Edition," is the most comprehensive guide to the best of Florida's unique streams, springs, creeks, and rivers. Engaging and concise, this all-encompassing guide spares readers encyclopedic fluff in favor of practical information, and includes expanded regional maps and revised river maps.
The most useful, definitive resource available on every aspect of construction claims, including how to present the claims, how to calculate and prove the amount of damages sustained, and how to prove liability. It even covers the clauses that should be in every construction contract. You'll get comprehensive coverage of all the important issues - ...
Worcester County on Marylandas Eastern Shore boasts a landscape of inviting diversity, from the bustling beaches of the Atlantic to the beautiful Pocomoke River, from farmland and swampland to the Sinepuxent Bay. The countyas unique heritage of quaint towns, gracious homes, summer resorts, and businesses past and present is cherished by those who ...
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