Of Kindred Celtic Origins
Of Kindred Celtic Origins

Author: Jodie K. Scales

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2001-06

Total Pages: 702

ISBN-13: 0595185738

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A compelling and evocative history of an ordinary 21st century American family detailing its varied and diverse historical and cultural elements through out history. An enthralling journey through time and culture giving a strong narrative account of the similar Celtic roots of many American families. Using records and tools as varied as archeology, anthropology, ethnology, etymology, geology, mythology, legends and historical documentation, Scales embarks on a fascinating quest to link together the pieces of a vast jigsaw of the forgotten Celtic heritage of many American families while developing a chronological framework to historical events and family bloodlines. With an astonishing insight into the cultural effects of the travels and historical events of our founding fathers, more than a dozen separate family lines are identified with their earliest American ancestors and which part of the ancient Celtic world those families came from. Reaching as far back into the origin of the Celtic people as the Sumerian Culture of 4000bc to their arrival in Ireland, Germany and Scotland sets a framework for the detailed history of the Picts and Scots who's blood still runs in many American veins.

The Raiders Encyclopedia
The Raiders Encyclopedia

Author: Richard J. Shmelter

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2014-01-10

Total Pages: 334

ISBN-13: 0786484675

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This is the definitive reference work on the NFL's Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders. Part I is a season-by-season review, covering each game and player from every campaign. Part II includes a complete all-time roster of players and coaches, with biographical information, along with information on all draft picks, schedules, and individual awards and honors. Part III covers the characters, from executives to cheerleaders, who made the Raiders one of the most colorful organizations in professional sports, and details the franchise's historic stadiums and uniforms.

Early Jazz Trumpet Legends
Early Jazz Trumpet Legends

Author: Larry Kemp

Publisher: Dorrance Publishing

Published: 2018-10-16

Total Pages: 287

ISBN-13: 1480976377

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Early Jazz Trumpet Legends By: Larry Kemp Early Jazz Trumpet Legends is an examination of the lives and contributions of jazz trumpeters born before 1925. Included are Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, Harry James, Bix Beiderbecke, Bunny Berigan, and Roy Eldridge along with scores of other men and women who created jazz with a trumpet. This is an essential guide for the student of jazz, those interested in history, and those who just like to read entertaining true stories about the most colorful people. Early Jazz Trumpet Legends is the most comprehensive book on the subject. More than 320 trumpeters are discussed. There is a glossary of jazz terminology and a Forward explaining the nature of a trumpet, the nature of jazz, and what a legend is along with background information about New Orleans during the first 30 years of jazz. The scholarship involved is impeccable, while the text reads as easily as a novel. Those who travel to New Orleans will find the information in this book extremely useful to understand the soul of this exotic city and its role as the incubator of jazz. An ideal gift for any musician or lover of jazz. Early Jazz Trumpet Legends is the first of three volumes organized chronologically by date of birth. The second volume, Modern Jazz Trumpet Legends covers those born between 1925 and 1940 and the third volume, Current Jazz Trumpet Legends, covers those born after 1940.

Myths and Legends of Greece and Rome
Myths and Legends of Greece and Rome

Author: William Byron Forbush

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2014-04-15

Total Pages: 285

ISBN-13: 1473392314

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From the epic adventures of gods and heroes to tales of the world’s beginning, this illustrated collection of myths and legends from Greece and Rome is a captivating exploration of the tales that shaped the ancient world. This classic collection brings to life the rich history of stories that have inspired generations. Including the timeless tales of heroes like Hercules, Perseus, and the Argonauts, to the tragic stories of Orpheus and Eurydice and the mighty Trojan War. First told by the Greeks and later adapted and passed on by the Romans, these ancient myths have stood the test of time. Richly illustrated and thoughtfully curated, this work provides a fascinating glimpse into the stories that have captivated us for thousands of years. First published in 1928, Myths and Legends of Greece and Rome is an essential addition to the library of anyone interested in classical literature and the enduring power of storytelling.

W.S. Gilbert and the Context of Comedy
W.S. Gilbert and the Context of Comedy

Author: Richard Moore

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-06-03

Total Pages: 307

ISBN-13: 0429859619

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To what extent is a great comic writer the product of his time? How far is he (or she) influenced by factors of personal psychology upbringing and environment? To what is the writing actually part of a long continuum in which there is continuity within change and change within continuity? The Progress of Fun considers principally the last of these areas, focussing on the case of W.S. Gilbert and challenging the frequently held view that he is pre-eminently a typical Victorian. This it does by tracing his roots back to Ancient Greek comedy and to the various comedic developments that have dominated Western Europe thereafter. Also included is a careful examination of the constraints and limitations that in various forms have long affected comedy-writing, and an evaluation of Gilbert’s particular skills and legacy within the on-going process. The whole is a suitable prelude to a second volume (Pipes and Tabors) which will consider Genre in W.S. Gilbert, again relating it to comedic precedents and the universally timeless within the particular.

Palm Springs Legends
Palm Springs Legends

Author: Greg Niemann

Publisher: Sunbelt Publications, Inc.

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 093265374X

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Palm Springs, long a desert hideaway for celebrities, has a history as unique and varied as its residents. From the original Cahuilla inhabitants of the area, to the settlers who were drawn to the therapeutic waters of the original hot springs, you will get to know the people and stories that made Palm Springs famous.