Old Faithful
Author | : Raymond Z. Gallun |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 302 |
Release | : 2011 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781605436272 |
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Author | : Raymond Z. Gallun |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 302 |
Release | : 2011 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781605436272 |
Author | : Raymond Kieft |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 296 |
Release | : 2008-03 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 9781434354310 |
From three documented mysteries of the Spanish Civil War of 1936 the author has woven fictional accounts that may explain the mysteries. First is the account of the Joy Riders' at the Siege of the Alcazar. A car drove deliberately to the street between the opposing forces. A young woman slowly emerged and sat on the fender lighting a cigarette and calmly awaited the flood of bullets from both sides that destroyed her. Who she was no one knows. Only the car remained as proof of the incident. The famous offer by Franco of seven thousand Republican prisoners for the return of the Statue of Our Lady of Victory, turned down by the Government, good atheists all, for fear of her effect on the fighting and reported as lost'. Where was she? No one knows. The "Massacre" of Badajos was a savage battle true, but only elevated to a Massacre" by a propagandizing reporter of the Paris Tribune, the Havas Special Correspondent' who used as an eye witness an American correspondent who was at the time 400 miles away. It scored the biggest propaganda scoop of the war setting permanently a false character on the Franco forces in the minds of the world.
Author | : Lee H. Whittlesey |
Publisher | : Roberts Rinehart |
Total Pages | : 441 |
Release | : 2014-01-07 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1570984514 |
The chilling tome that launched an entire genre of books about the often gruesome but always tragic ways people have died in our national parks, this updated edition of the classic includes calamities in Yellowstone from the past sixteen years, including the infamous grizzly bear attacks in the summer of 2011 as well as a fatal hot springs accident in 2000. In these accounts, written with sensitivity as cautionary tales about what to do and what not to do in one of our wildest national parks, Whittlesey recounts deaths ranging from tragedy to folly—from being caught in a freak avalanche to the goring of a photographer who just got a little too close to a bison. Armchair travelers and park visitors alike will be fascinated by this important book detailing the dangers awaiting in our first national park.
Author | : Linda Huang |
Publisher | : Juniper Prize for Fiction |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2018 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 9781625343369 |
Showing both the drama of familial intimacy and the ups and downs of the everyday, My Old Faithful introduces readers to a close-knit Chinese family. These ten interconnected short stories, which take place in China and the United States over a thirty-year period, merge to paint a nuanced portrait of family life, full of pain, surprises, and subtle acts of courage. Richly textured narratives from the mother, the father, the son, and the daughters play out against the backdrop of China's social and economic change. With quiet humor and sharp insight into the ordinary, Yang Huang writes of a father who spanks his son out of love, a brother who betrays his sister, and a woman who returns to China after many years to find her country changed in ways both expected and startling.
Author | : Rocky Barker |
Publisher | : Island Press |
Total Pages | : 289 |
Release | : 2013-09-24 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1597266256 |
In 1988, forest fires raged in Yellowstone National Park, destroying more than a million acres. As the nation watched the land around Old Faithful burn, a longstanding conflict over fire management reached a fever pitch. Should the U.S. Park and Forest Services suppress fires immediately or allow some to run their natural course? When should firefighters be sent to battle the flames and at what cost? In Scorched Earth, Barker, an environmental reporter who was on the ground and in the smoke during the 1988 fires, shows us that many of today's arguments over fire and the nature of public land began to take shape soon after the Civil War. As Barker explains, how the government responded to early fires in Yellowstone and to private investors in the region led ultimately to the protection of 600 million acres of public lands in the United States. Barker uses his considerable narrative talents to bring to life a fascinating, but often neglected, piece of American history. Scorched Earth lays a new foundation for examining current fire and environmental policies in America and the world. Our story begins when the West was yet to be won, with a colorful cast of characters: a civil war general and his soldiers, America's first investment banker, railroad men, naturalists, and fire-fighters-all of whom left their mark on Yellowstone. As the truth behind the creation of America's first national park is revealed, we discover the remarkable role the U.S. Army played in protecting Yellowstone and shaping public lands in the West. And we see the developing efforts of conservation's great figures as they struggled to preserve our heritage. With vivid descriptions of the famous fires that have raged in Yellowstone, the heroes who have tried to protect it, and the strategies that evolved as a result, Barker draws us into the very heart of a debate over our attempts to control nature and people. This entertaining and timely book challenges the traditional views both of those who arrogantly seek full control of nature and those who naively believe we can leave it unaltered. And it demonstrates how much of our broader environmental history was shaped in the lands of Yellowstone.
Author | : Becky Lomax |
Publisher | : Moon Travel |
Total Pages | : 599 |
Release | : 2020-05-19 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 1640498184 |
Forge your way through forests, across mountain peaks, past geysers, and more with Moon Yellowstone & Grand Teton. Inside you'll find: Expertise and Know-How: Explore both national parks with outdoors expert and former park guide Becky Lomax Flexible Itineraries: Adventure-packed ideas ranging from one day in each national park to a week-long road trip covering both The Best Hikes in Yellowstone & Grand Teton: Detailed descriptions, individual trail maps, mileage and elevation gains, and backpacking options Experience the Outdoors: Marvel at the steam-spewing Old Faithful geyser or take a horseback ride to panoramic lakeside views. Hike through alpine forests to rushing waterfalls and catch a glimpse of wild bison, elk, wolves, or bears. Bask in the colorful radiance of Grand Prismatic Spring or stroll the boardwalks along Mammoth Hot Springs. Climb to Inspiration Point for breathtaking views of Jackson Hole and Jenny Lake, explore the quirky nearby towns, or discover the best spots to hit the slopes during the winter season How to Get There: Up-to-date information on gateway towns, park entrances, park fees, and tours Where to Stay: Campgrounds, resorts, and more both inside and outside the park Planning Tips: When to go, what to pack, safety information, and how to avoid the crowds, with full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Helpful background on the indigenous culture, landscape, plants and animals, and history of the region Find your adventure in Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks with Moon. Visiting more of North America's national parks? Try Moon Glacier National Park or Moon USA National Parks. Note: The customer-reported index error has been fixed in current printings.
Author | : Raymond Z. Gallun |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 310 |
Release | : 2012-05-01 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 9781605436289 |
The sixth entry in John Pelan's Classics of SF and Fantasy series comes from Raymond Z. Gallun, a writer whose career spanned the 30s through the 50s. In his introduction, John Pelan places Gallun in the pantheon of authors who entertained the readers of the Depression with tales of otherworldly creatures and societies. In this volume you'll find: Old Faithful, Astounding Science Fiction, December 1934 Brother Worlds, Thrilling Wonder, February 1951 Iszt-Earthman, Astounding Science Fiction, April 1938 The Achilles Heel, Amazing Stories, 1940 Hotel Cosmos, Astounding Science Fiction, July 1938 Prodigal's Aura, Astounding Science Fiction, April 1951 Bluff Play, Thrilling Wonder Stories, December 1950 Asteroid of Fear, 1951 Planet Stories March 1951 The Eternal Wall, 1942 Amazing Stories November 1942 Davey Jones' Ambassador, Astounding Science Fiction, Dec. 1935
Author | : Bob Reese |
Publisher | : Aro Books Incorporated |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1986-12 |
Genre | : Old Faithful Geyser (Wyo.) |
ISBN | : 9780898681680 |
Old Faithful is the most famous geyser in Yellowstone Park.
Author | : David Sedaris |
Publisher | : Hachette UK |
Total Pages | : 754 |
Release | : 2021-10-05 |
Genre | : Literary Collections |
ISBN | : 0316256463 |
A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice There’s no right way to keep a diary, but if there’s an entertaining way, David Sedaris seems to have mastered it. If it’s navel-gazing you’re after, you’ve come to the wrong place; ditto treacly self-examination. Rather, his observations turn outward: a fight between two men on a bus, a fight between two men on the street, pedestrians being whacked over the head or gathering to watch as a man considers leaping to his death. There’s a dirty joke shared at a book signing, then a dirtier one told at a dinner party—lots of jokes here. Plenty of laughs. These diaries remind you that you once really hated George W. Bush, and that not too long ago, Donald Trump was just a harmless laughingstock, at least on French TV. Time marches on, and Sedaris, at his desk or on planes, in hotel dining rooms and odd Japanese inns, records it. The entries here reflect an ever-changing background—new administrations, new restrictions on speech and conduct. What you can say at the start of the book, you can’t by the end. At its best, A Carnival of Snackery is a sort of sampler: the bitter and the sweet. Some entries are just what you wanted. Others you might want to spit discreetly into a napkin.
Author | : William Saroyan |
Publisher | : New Directions Publishing |
Total Pages | : 276 |
Release | : 1997 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 9780811213653 |
**** Reprint of the 1934 original (which is cited in BCL3). Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR