Historic Adventures

Historic Adventures

Author: Rupert Sargent Holland

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2022-06-02

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13:

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"Historic Adventures" by Rupert Sargent Holland is a treasure trove of true-life stories about the places, people, and events that helped the creation of America. This charming collection of pirates, revolutionaries, pigs, and conspirators is sure to delight history buffs. Excerpt: "The valleys of Pennsylvania were dotted with log cabins in the days of the French and Indian wars. Sometimes a number of the little houses stood close together for protection, but often they were built far apart. Wherever the pioneer saw good farm land he settled. It was a new sensation for men to be able to go into the country and take whatever land attracted them. Gentle rolling fields, with wide views of the distant country through the notches of the hills, shining rivers, splendid uncut forests, and rich pasturage were to be found not far from the growing village of Philadelphia, and were free to any who wished to take them. Such a land would have been a paradise, but for one shadow that hung over it. In the background always lurked the Indians, who might at any time, without rhyme or reason, steal down upon the lonely hamlet or cabin, and lay it waste."


John Deane of Nottingham: Historic Adventures by Land and Sea

John Deane of Nottingham: Historic Adventures by Land and Sea

Author: William Henry Giles Kingston

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2019-12-19

Total Pages: 287

ISBN-13:

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"John Deane of Nottingham: Historic Adventures by Land and Sea" is a book of adventures of John Deane, a person who, according to the author, really existed. John lived a life full of events, achievements, and travels – he went a path from a poor drover around London to the position of the British Consul, which he obtained after serving Peter the Great on a Russian warship. Although John Deane of Nottingham is perceived more like a fictional personage, there is proof his story is real. In the quiet churchyard in the village of Wilford near Nottingham, there is his tomb with an inscription: "After life's fitful fever, he sleeps well."


OG SON OF FIRE - the Pre-historic adventures of Og

OG SON OF FIRE - the Pre-historic adventures of Og

Author: Irving Crump

Publisher: Abela Publishing Ltd

Published: 2020-03-05

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 8835368871

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This is a classic story of early mankind. Og is a boy living in prehistory at a time when fire is just starting to be used. This is a time when the battle with carnivorous beasts occurred on a daily basis and rival tribes fought each other for supremacy. Survival is a key element in this story which can be used to show young people just how fortunate they are that they don’t have to face such dangers on a daily basis. Some of the 19 stories in this volume are: The Call of Cooked Meat, The Fire Demon, The Crack in the Earth, The First Camp Fire, In Which the Wolf Becomes Dog, At Bay With the Wolf Pack, Captive of the Tree People, The Python’s Coils. The first stories of Og, a cave boy who lived half a million years ago, appeared on the pages of Boys' Life, the Boy Scout magazine (USA), in December, 1921. They were written by Irving Crump [1887-1979], a writer and editor of Boys' Life, and in 1922 they were published as a book, "Og - Son of Fire." A US nation-wide radio show, "Og - Son of Fire" aired in 1934-35, hosted by Libby. It was originally aired by WBBM, Chicago and later by WABC, New York and then over the CBS radio network. It was accompanied by premiums and the publication of a Whitman "Big Little Book" in 1936 which was converted into a Dell comic in 1937. ================ KEYWORDS/TAGS: Og Son of Fire, story, stories, young adult, folklore, young adult fiction, action, adventure, prehistory, carnivorous, animals, rival, tribe, survival, fight, outwit, danger, apes, blackness, boy, burn, canyon, cavern, caves, cliff, courage, crouch, Demon, fire, flames, forest, giant, Gog, hairy, huge, hunter, hunting, leader, man, meat, mountain, odor, odour, Og, pack, people, realization, Scar, stones, tiger, valley, Wab, warmth, wolf, wolves, woods, show of strength, unity, togetherness, baby, radio show, action comic, beasts, tree house, tree living, flee, scarper,


Master and Commander

Master and Commander

Author: Patrick O'Brian

Publisher: HarperCollins UK

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 433

ISBN-13: 0007255837

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Set sail for the read of your life! Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey-Maturin tales are widely acknowledged to be the greatest series of historical novels ever written. Now these evocative stories are being re-issued in paperback by Harper Perennial with stunning new jackets.


DreamWorks Dragons: Adventures with Dragons

DreamWorks Dragons: Adventures with Dragons

Author: Joshua Pruett

Publisher: Insight Kids

Published: 2019-06-04

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781608878475

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Soar alongside the Viking heroes and their majestic dragons from all three of the DreamWorks Dragons films in this ingeniously crafted pop-up book. Relive the enduring story of Hiccup and Toothless as they get to know each other on the Island of Berk, learn to trust and live harmoniously, and grow into fearless leaders. Pushing artistic boundaries to deliver a new type of immersive and engaging experience, DreamWorks Dragons: The Pop-Up Book invites you to explore dragon lore and peek inside the Hidden World from the upcoming film. Engage with six large pops, seven smaller pops, and a removable map woven into beautifully illustrated artwork just waiting to be explored. This absorbing new dimension in pop-up books is sure to captivate both the collector and DreamWorks Dragons fans of all ages.


Matthews

Matthews

Author: Edward Calvin Matthews

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13:

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Winner of the 2005 Fred Kniffen Book Award for best-authored book in the field of North American material culture. Awarded the 2006 Governor's Book Award from the Missouri Humanities' Council.


Adventures in History

Adventures in History

Author: Richard Unglik

Publisher: Walter Foster Jr

Published: 2016-11-21

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781633221857

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Discover with Playmobil the most iconic people, places, and time periods throughout history. Discover with Playmobil the most iconic people, places, and time periods throughout history, from Ancient Greece, the Renaissance, and the modern ages to Kublai Khan, Shakespeare, and Albert Einstein. Richard Unglik, a professional photographer and child at heart, uses Playmobil figurines and scenery to create a humorous look at world history. Each double page showcases a famous historical figure, civilization, or historical event. Readers of all ages will enjoy this tongue-in-cheek, unique guide to world history, and all things Playmobil!