Hang Them Slowly
Hang Them Slowly

Author: William W. Johnstone

Publisher: Pinnacle Books

Published: 2019-05-28

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 0786038160

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JOHNSTONE COUNTRY. WHERE THE WILL DEFIES FEAR. Stovepipe Stewart and Wilbur Coleman look like drifters, but don’t be fooled. In this blazing Western saga, these two undercover cowboys get paid to find trouble—and to risk their lives to stomp it out. By any means necessary. Strangers. Killers. Spies. Vance Brewster is a hardworking young cowboy. Stovepipe and Wilbur are two new ranch hands working at his side. And all three are caught up in a brewing, trigger-happy Montana range war between the Rafter M and Three Rivers. Then the fury suddenly explodes—in a hail of gunfire the three men must show their hands: they’re all hiding their true identities. With Vance falling in love with the daughter of the Three Rivers manager, and Stovepipe and Wilbur paid by a tycoon who needs the violence to stop, all three are in mortal danger. Their real enemies are hiding true identities of their own—and they’re not nice men. The body count is about to go sky high . . . and Stovepipe and Wilbur would prefer not be be on top of the pile. Live Free. Read Hard.

The Range Detectives
The Range Detectives

Author: William W. Johnstone

Publisher:

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 383

ISBN-13: 0786038136

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A killer is on the loose in the Arizona Territory. One by one, Tonto Basin ranchers are being murdered for their livestock. And the Cattle Raisers Association has hired two range detectives to catch the culprit. From the looks of them, Stovepipe Stewart and Wilbur Coleman are just another pair of high plains drifters. But with their razor-sharp detective skills and rare talent for trouble, they're the last remaining hope for one young cowboy who's been arrested for the murders.

We Should Hang Out Sometime
We Should Hang Out Sometime

Author: Josh Sundquist

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Published: 2014-12-23

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 0316251011

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From Paralympic ski racer and YouTube star Josh Sundquist, comes an always-funny (and sometimes-awkward) memoir about teenage misadventures. When I was twenty-five years old, it came to my attention that I had never had a girlfriend. At the time, I was actually under the impression that I was in a relationship, so this bit of news came as something of a shock. Why was Josh still single? To find out, he tracked down each of the girls he had tried to date since middle school and asked them straight up: What went wrong? The results of Josh's semi-scientific investigation are in this book. From a disastrous Putt-Putt date involving a backward prosthetic foot, to his introduction to CFD (Close Fast Dancing), and a misguided "grand gesture" at a Miss America pageant, this story is about looking for love—or at least a girlfriend—in all the wrong places. Poignant, relatable, and totally hilarious, this memoir is for anyone who has ever wondered, "Is there something wrong with me?" (Spoiler Alert: the answer is no.)

"Hang Them All"

Author: Donald L. Cutler

Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press

Published: 2016-07-15

Total Pages: 425

ISBN-13: 0806156260

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Col. George Wright’s campaign against the Yakima, Spokane, Coeur d’Alene, Palouse, and other Indian peoples of eastern Washington Territory was intended to punish them for a recent attack on another U.S. Army force. Wright had once appeared to respect the Indians of the Upper Columbia Plateau, but in 1858 he led a brief war noted for its violence, bloodshed, and summary trials and executions. Today, many critics view his actions as war crimes, but among white settlers and politicians of the time, Wright was a patriotic hero who helped open the Inland Northwest to settlement. “Hang Them All” offers a comprehensive account of Wright’s campaigns and explores the controversy surrounding his legacy. Over thirty days, Wright’s forces defeated a confederation of Plateau warriors in two battles, destroyed their food supplies, slaughtered animals, burned villages, took hostages, and ordered the hanging of sixteen prisoners. Seeking the reasons for Wright’s turn toward mercilessness, Cutler asks hard questions: If Wright believed he was limiting further bloodshed, why were his executions so gruesomely theatrical and cruel? How did he justify destroying food supplies and villages and killing hundreds of horses? Was Wright more violent than his contemporaries, or did his actions reflect a broader policy of taking Indian lands and destroying Native cultures? Stripped of most of their territory, the Plateau tribes nonetheless survived and preserved their cultures. With Wright’s reputation called into doubt, some northwesterners question whether an army fort and other places in the region should be named for him. Do historically based names honor an undeserving murderer, or prompt a valuable history lesson? In examining contemporary and present-day treatments of Wright and the incident, “Hang Them All” adds an important, informed voice to this continuing debate.

Be More Sloth
Be More Sloth

Author: Alison Davies

Publisher: Quadrille Publishing

Published: 2018-08-21

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781787132276

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Embrace your inner sloth with this light-hearted self-help book. From being still and enjoying the moment, to digging your claws in when life gets tough, this book will show you how to go after your goals and get the most out of living life in the slow lane. Sloths' ability to seize the day makes them excellent examples of how to make the most of every moment; whether it's climbing higher to get a fresh perspective, or a graceful swim in a nearby lagoon, sloths have it sorted. Relaxed, resilient and powerful, sloths are happy to go at their own pace, unflustered by the world around them. This book reveals the six marvellous traits that you can embody to Be More Sloth and live a happier, healthier and all-round more chilled existence. Packed with practical tips and exercises, interspersed with folklore and fun facts about these furry gurus, there's something for everyone. So hang in there, relax, and learn the art of being more sloth.

New American Cookery, or Female Companion
New American Cookery, or Female Companion

Author: An American Lady

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Published: 2013-10-15

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 1449434924

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The first half of the text of New American Cookery, or Female Companion is a word-for-word reprint of the first American cookbook, Amelia Simmons’s American Cookery, although it eliminates her prefaces. This type of plagiarism was common practice in early cookbook publishing, and Simmons was a popular target. The book eliminates the confusing substitution of “f” for “s” that makes so many colonial-era documents such as American Cookery difficult to read. But even in the short decade since publication of Amelia Simmons's work, local cooks were expanding their culinary practice and developing more sophistication in the kitchen. The little volume is twice the size of Simmons’s book because it contains quite a few new recipes—for making cheese, many different kinds of wine, soups, hashes, fricassees, stews, and broiled meats and fish. The anonymous author’s new preface bemoans the abstruse style of European cookbooks, their complicated, sometimes contradictory directions, and the difficulty of procuring many of the ingredients that make them impossible to use in America. Thus, she notes that she has taken great care to render the recipes easy to understand and practical to make. This edition of New American Cookery, or Female Companion was reproduced by permission from the volume in the collection of the American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts. Founded in 1812 by Isaiah Thomas, a Revolutionary War patriot and successful printer and publisher, the society is a research library documenting the lives of Americans from the colonial era through 1876. The society collects, preserves, and makes available as complete a record as possible of the printed materials from the early American experience. The cookbook collection comprises approximately 1,100 volumes.

The King's Ring
The King's Ring

Author: Zacharias Topelius

Publisher: Namaskar Book

Published: 2023-08-21

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13:

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Embark on a journey of mystery and enchantment in the captivating world of Zacharias Topelius with "The King's Ring." Join Topelius as he unravels mysteries and weaves tales that transport readers to magical realms filled with intrigue, adventure, and wonder. As Topelius delves into the mysteries of his enchanting world, he invites readers to join him on a quest for the elusive King's Ring-a symbol of power and destiny. Through his vivid storytelling and imaginative prose, Topelius captures the imagination and leads readers on an unforgettable journey. But amidst the adventure and excitement lies a question that resonates with readers of all ages: What secrets lie hidden in the depths of Topelius' world, waiting to be discovered? Through his tales of heroism, betrayal, and redemption, Topelius challenges readers to unlock the mysteries of the past and forge their own destiny. Follow Topelius as he ventures into the unknown, unraveling ancient riddles and uncovering long-lost treasures. Through his keen wit and sharp intellect, he navigates the twists and turns of his magical world, inspiring readers to embark on their own quest for truth and enlightenment. Are you ready to unlock the secrets of "The King's Ring"? Immerse yourself in the pages of Topelius' enchanting tales, where magic and mystery await at every turn. Join Topelius on a journey of discovery and adventure, and experience the thrill of unraveling the mysteries of the past. Experience the wonder of Topelius' world. Order your copy of "The King's Ring" today and embark on an unforgettable adventure into the realms of mystery and enchantment. Don't miss your chance to be captivated by Zacharias Topelius' spellbinding tales. Purchase "The King's Ring" now and unlock the secrets of a world where magic and mystery reign supreme.

Hang 'Em High
Hang 'Em High

Author: Bob Herzberg

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2013-08-29

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13: 1476601240

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For more than a century the Western film has proven to be an enduring genre. At the dawn of the 20th century, in the same years that The Great Train Robbery begat a film genre, Owen Wister wrote The Virginian, which began a new literary genre. From the beginning, both literature and film would usually perpetuate the myth of the Old West as a place where justice always triumphed and all concerned (except the villains) pursued the Law. The facts, however, reflect abuses of due process: lynch mobs and hired gunslingers rather than lawmen regularly pursued lawbreakers; vengeance rather than justice was often employed; and even in courts of law justice didn't always prevail. Some films and novels bucked this trend, however. This book discusses the many Western films as well as the novels they are based on, that illustrate distortions of the law in the Old West and the many ways, most of them marked by vengeance, in which its characters pursued justice.