A History of San Juan County

A History of San Juan County

Author: Robert S. McPherson

Publisher:

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 440

ISBN-13:

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In the palm of time: Understanding the saga of San Juan -- Land of contrast, land of change: The geography and place names of San Juan County -- Academics, amateurs, and the Anasazi: An overview of the prehistory of San Juan County -- Utes, Paiutes, and Navajos come to San Juan: Setting the foundation, A.D. 100 to 1880 -- Entradas and campaigns, entrepreneurs and surveys: Early entrants into the San Juan Country -- Civilization comes to San Juan: Homesteading and city-building, 1880-1940 -- Pushing the line: Navajo Conflict and boundary expansion, 1880-1933 -- Shrinking lands in a crucible of change: The Ute and Paiute experience, 1880-1933 -- Beef, wheat, and biology: Livestock and farming industries in San Juan, 1880-1990 -- From beads and blankets to dollars: Ute and Navajo economic development, 1900-1990 -- Tall timbers, mountain streams, and desert rivers: The development of forest and water resources in San Juan County -- Mines and roads: A hundred years of boom and bust -- Taking care of its own: Health and education in San Juan County -- Faiths of the land: Religious expression in San Juan County -- Taming San Juan: The establishment of law, order, and government -- From "Blank Spot" to "Sagebrush Rebellion": The rise of federal hegemony in San Juan County -- San Juan in the imagination: A writer's paradise, a philosopher's dream -- Through a glass darkly: One historian's view of the future.


Abroad at Home: American Ramblings, Observations, and Adventures of Julian Street

Abroad at Home: American Ramblings, Observations, and Adventures of Julian Street

Author: Julian Street

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2022-09-16

Total Pages: 373

ISBN-13:

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DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Abroad at Home: American Ramblings, Observations, and Adventures of Julian Street" by Julian Street. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.


Hiking from Portland to the Coast

Hiking from Portland to the Coast

Author: James D. Thayer

Publisher:

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780870718779

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A guidebook for hikers, bikers, and equestrians, Hiking from Portland to the Coast explores the many trails and logging roads that crisscross the northern portion of Oregon's Coast Range. Designed to showcase convenient "looped" routes, it also describes complete throughways connecting Portland to the coastal communities of Seaside and Tillamook. Each of the 30 trails described includes a backstory to help users appreciate the history and significance of the places through which they are traveling.


Gorgeously Green

Gorgeously Green

Author: Sophie Uliano

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2008-07-08

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 006173442X

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Are you confused by all the advice you hear and see daily on how to "go green"? Do you want to incorporate earth-friendly practices into your life, but you don't know where to start? Don't stress! Green guru Sophie Uliano has sorted through all the eco-info out there and put everything you need to know about living a green lifestyle right at your fingertips. In Gorgeously Green, Sophie offers a simple eight-step program that is an easy and fun way to begin living an earth-friendly life. Each chapter covers topics from beauty to fitness, shopping to your kitchen—even your transportation. Whether it's finding the right lipstick, making dinner, buying gifts, or picking out a hot new outfit, finally, there is a book that tackles your daily eco-challenges with a take-charge plan. Just consider Sophie your go-to girl with all the eco-solutions. Find out how to: Green your entire beauty regime Detoxify your home Indulge in guilt-free shopping Adopt a home fitness routine Prepare eco-licious treats Give your kitchen a green makeover Become more aware of your impact on the earth The book's dozens and dozens of eco-friendly tips, products, and practices combine to form a treasure trove of practical advice for every possible way to become stylishly green. Your questions about dressing, makeup, eating, shopping, cleaning, travel, and more are all answered right here. Adopting a green lifestyle is among the most positive, forward-thinking, and personally fulfilling choices that anyone can make—and Gorgeously Green shows that it doesn't have to be tedious, time-consuming, or glamourless!


Banner of Liberty

Banner of Liberty

Author: Joseph Smith, Jr.

Publisher: Seven Suns Dist

Published: 2008-05-01

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 9780979259128

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A splendid description of the freedoms we are entitled to under the Constitution of the United States. With remarkable clarity, Joseph Smith, as leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and U.S. Presidential candidate in 1844, details his vision of the proper implementation of government. The result provides a stunning view of how very far we are from the true Republic government envisioned by our Founding Fathers.