A sailor's log, recollections of forty years of naval life

A sailor's log, recollections of forty years of naval life

Author: Robley Dunglison Evans

Publisher:

Published: 1901

Total Pages: 522

ISBN-13:

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My yarn of forty years of naval life is spun." So ends this well-told tale of life at sea by Robley D. Evans, whose naval career is legendary. Evans served in the Civil War and the Spanish-American War, and was renowned for both his seamanship and diplomatic skills. This thought-provoking memoir gives readers the insight into the life of a soldier.


Forty Years of Firsts

Forty Years of Firsts

Author: Earl L. Warrick

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 360

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Booknews: Warrick was one of the creators of commercial silicone. He provides an insider's look at the business and scientific history of Dow Corning, recounting the research, product and materials development, and the major participants.


Recollections of Forty Years

Recollections of Forty Years

Author: Ferdinand de Lesseps

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2011-03-10

Total Pages: 334

ISBN-13: 1108026400

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This autobiography, in an 1887 translation, describes the career in Europe and Africa of the man behind the Suez Canal.


Forty Years at El Paso, 1858-1898

Forty Years at El Paso, 1858-1898

Author: W. W. Mills

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2019-12-19

Total Pages: 243

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'Forty Years at El Paso' is a candid memoir by William Wallace Mills that documents his personal experiences in the city from 1858-1898. Mills writes about his encounters with notorious figures like Victorio, the Apache general, and his rivalry with A.J. Fountain, his worst enemy. He also details the violence and corruption that plagued El Paso during this time, including the Cardis-Howard feud and the bloody reign of Marshal Studemeier. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of El Paso or the American Southwest.


Tracker-Forty Years of Skateboard History

Tracker-Forty Years of Skateboard History

Author: Larry Balma

Publisher:

Published: 2015-01-25

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13: 9780692340738

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"The Tracker book is so important because future generations will be able to learn about skateboarding history--who was involved with it, and how it all happened. It will blow their minds."--Christian HosoiBack in 1975, the Tracker Fultrack was the first truck in history made specifically for skateboarding by skateboarders to incorporate high quality, performance and strength. Trackers truly were (and still are) the Trucks You Can Trust. Four decades later, those four words continue to be the driving force of the brand. TRACKER - Forty Years of Skateboard History is a collection of photos and stories about Tracker and its rich history from the perspective of the people who worked there, as well as the professional riders and photographers who made Tracker a major icon in the skateboard world. This coffee table size book features a skateboarding historic timeline from the early1900's to the present. There are over 1492 color and black and white photos, drawings and scans illustrating the skateboarding story of Tracker Trucks in this 388 page, hardcover book.


Mourt's Relation

Mourt's Relation

Author: Anonymous

Publisher: Applewood Books

Published: 1986-09

Total Pages: 129

ISBN-13: 0918222842

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Presents an account, first published in 1622, of the Pilgrim's journey to the new world.