The Heroes of the Last Frontier
The Heroes of the Last Frontier

Author: Charles Haven Ladd Johnston

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-12-15

Total Pages: 227

ISBN-13:

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In 'The Heroes of the Last Frontier' by Charles Haven Ladd Johnston, readers are immersed in a tale of frontier life and the struggle to establish civilization in the American West. Written in a descriptive and vivid literary style, the novel captures the rugged beauty of the landscape and the harsh realities faced by the characters. Set in the late 19th century, the book explores themes of bravery, perseverance, and the clash between progress and tradition. Johnston's attention to detail and character development adds depth to the story, making it a compelling read for those interested in historical fiction.Charles Haven Ladd Johnston, a renowned author known for his works on the American frontier, brings his expertise and passion for history to 'The Heroes of the Last Frontier'. His intricate knowledge of the time period and dedication to authenticity shine through in the narrative, providing readers with a realistic portrayal of life on the frontier. Johnston's background in historical research and storytelling undoubtedly influenced his creation of this captivating novel.I highly recommend 'The Heroes of the Last Frontier' to readers who enjoy well-researched historical fiction and compelling narratives of the American frontier. Johnston's masterful storytelling and attention to historical detail make this book a must-read for anyone interested in the untamed landscapes and courageous individuals who shaped the West.

Heroes of the Frontier
Heroes of the Frontier

Author: Dave Eggers

Publisher: Knopf Canada

Published: 2016-07-26

Total Pages: 357

ISBN-13: 0735272468

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A captivating, often hilarious novel of family, loss, wilderness, and the curse of a violent America, Dave Eggers’s Heroes of the Frontier is a powerful examination of our contemporary life and a rousing story of adventure. Josie and her children’s father have split up, she’s been sued by a former patient and lost her dental practice, and she’s grieving the death of a young man senselessly killed. When her ex asks to take the children to meet his new fiancée’s family, Josie makes a run for it, figuring Alaska is about as far as she can get without a passport. Josie and her kids, Paul and Ana, rent a rattling old RV named the Chateau, and at first their trip feels like a vacation: They see bears and bison, they eat hot dogs cooked on a bonfire, and they spend nights parked along icy cold rivers in dark forests. But as they drive, pushed north by the ubiquitous wildfires, Josie is chased by enemies both real and imagined, past mistakes pursuing her tiny family, even to the very edge of civilization. A tremendous new novel from the bestselling author of The Circle, Heroes of the Frontier is the darkly comic story of a mother and her two young children on a journey through an Alaskan wilderness plagued by wildfires and a uniquely American madness.

The Last Frontier
The Last Frontier

Author: Alistair MacLean

Publisher: HarperCollins UK

Published: 2010-07-29

Total Pages: 10

ISBN-13: 0007289456

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An undercover mission beyond the Iron Curtain to recover a defected scientist goes disastrously wrong – a classic early Cold War thriller from the acclaimed master of action and suspense.

The Floor of Heaven
The Floor of Heaven

Author: Howard Blum

Publisher: Crown

Published: 2012-03-27

Total Pages: 442

ISBN-13: 0307461734

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New York Times bestselling author Howard Blum expertly weaves together three narratives to tell the true story of the 1897 Klondike Gold Rush. It is the last decade of the 19th century. The Wild West has been tamed and its fierce, independent and often violent larger-than-life figures--gun-toting wanderers, trappers, prospectors, Indian fighters, cowboys, and lawmen--are now victims of their own success. But then gold is discovered in Alaska and the adjacent Canadian Klondike and a new frontier suddenly looms: an immense unexplored territory filled with frozen waterways, dark spruce forests, and towering mountains capped by glistening layers of snow and ice. In a true-life tale that rivets from the first page, we meet Charlie Siringo, a top-hand sharp-shooting cowboy who becomes one of the Pinkerton Detective Agency’s shrewdest; George Carmack, a California-born American Marine who’s adopted by an Indian tribe, raises a family with a Taglish squaw, and makes the discovery that starts off the Yukon Gold Rush; and Jefferson "Soapy" Smith, a sly and inventive conman who rules a vast criminal empire. As we follow this trio’s lives, we’re led inexorably into a perplexing mystery: a fortune in gold bars has somehow been stolen from the fortress-like Treadwell Mine in Juneau, Alaska. Charlie Siringo discovers that to run the thieves to ground, he must embark on a rugged cross-territory odyssey that will lead him across frigid waters and through a frozen wilderness to face down "Soapy" Smith and his gang of 300 cutthroats. Hanging in the balance: George Carmack’s fortune in gold. At once a compelling true-life mystery and an unforgettable portrait of a time in America’s history, The Floor of Heaven is also an exhilarating tribute to the courage and undaunted spirit of the men and women who helped shape America.

Heroes of the Age
Heroes of the Age

Author: David B. Edwards

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 1996-11

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13: 9780520200647

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Edwards contends that Afghanistan's troubles derive less from foreign forces and the ideological divisions between groups than they do from the moral incoherence of Afghanistan itself.

King of the Wild Frontier
King of the Wild Frontier

Author: Davy Crockett

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2010-06-17

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 048647691X

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This easy-reading autobiography of bear hunting and Indian fighting — written in 1834, two years before Crockett met his fate at the Alamo — popularized tall tales of the frontier.

Alaska's Dog Heroes
Alaska's Dog Heroes

Author: Shelley Gill

Publisher: Blue Star Press

Published: 2024-01-23

Total Pages: 21

ISBN-13: 1632173808

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In Alaska, dogs really are a person’s best friend. These true canine stories from the last frontier describe remarkable acts of intelligence, stamina, loyalty, and heroism by Balto, Togo, Tekla, Stickeen, and more of Alaska’s famous dogs. Follow these dogs as they traverse the mountains in winter with deliveries of life-saving medicine to remote villages, fight off attacking bears, and find lost children. Alaskan canines perform amazing deeds that exhibit intelligence, stamina, loyalty, and heroism—plus they offer friendly and furry companionship to their owners.

Anthony Mann
Anthony Mann

Author: Jeanine Basinger

Publisher: Wesleyan University Press

Published: 2007-11-11

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 9780819568458

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Classic study of a filmmaker's career, now including every Mann film. Back in print—new and expanded edition. Director of such often-revived films as Winchester '73, The Glenn Miller Story, and El Cid, Anthony Mann enjoyed a lasting and important career as one of Hollywood's premier filmmakers. Mann's Westerns, noir pictures, and epics are admired and studied by fans and scholars alike, and he was an expert in the fundamental elements of cinema (movement and placement of the camera, composition in the frame, and careful editing). Jeanine Basinger's Anthony Mann, which places the director's visual style at the center of its analysis, was among the first formal studies of any filmmaker, and it set a standard in the field over twenty-five years ago. Long out of print and much in demand, this pioneering book is now available again, featuring complete coverage of those Mann films not discussed in the original work, as well as over fifty rare film stills. Wesleyan is proud to issue this expanded edition of an essential text, making it available to new generations of filmgoers and readers.

Star Trek V
Star Trek V

Author: J.M. Dillard

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2002-10-07

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 0743454235

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On the planet Nimbus III, a harsh world deep in the neutral zone, the three major powers -- Federation, Klingon, and Romulan -- attempt a revolutionary cooperative program, jointly developing the planet as an experiment in peace. But that makes Nimbus III an irresistible target for terrorists, who seize control of the planet, and the Enterprise is sent on a daring mission of rescue. And soon Kirk and his crew find themselves on a much more dangerous and disturbing journey, to the center of the galaxy and the forbidden secrets it holds.