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Free Grass to Fences: The Montana Cattle Range Story
By Robert Henry Fletcher. 2020
The full story of the Montana cattle industry, from the earliest days of the fur traders down to the latest…
Miles City Roundup, written by a man who knows the northwestern range land and its history without a map.One of the essential works on Montana Range Books by one whose family and personal work was intimately involved with the association. Robert Athearn notes it is a fine book dealing with the entire history of the West from the fur trade to the great ranches after 1885. He further observes that though it shows a conservative complaint against the New Deal and having to deal with Federal and State Bureaucrats, he nevertheless shows that the rancher on his own has genuine environmental concerns that do not coincide with mining and allied interests. The author also was famous for the song: “Don’t Fence Me In” sung by Bing Crosby.The S.S. Officer's Armchair: Uncovering the Hidden Life of a Nazi
By Daniel Lee. 2020
Based on documents discovered concealed within a simple chair for seventy years, this gripping investigation into the life of a…
single S.S. officer during World War Two encapsulates the tragic experience of a generation of EuropeansOne night at a dinner party in Florence, historian Daniel Lee was told about a remarkable discovery. An upholsterer in Amsterdam had found a bundle of swastika-covered documents inside the cushion of an armchair he was repairing. They belonged to Dr. Robert Griesinger, a lawyer from Stuttgart, who joined the S.S. and worked at the Reich's Ministry of Economics and Labor in Nazi-occupied Prague during the war. An expert in the history of the Holocaust, Lee was fascinated to know more about this man--and how his most precious documents ended up hidden inside a chair, hundreds of miles from Prague and Stuttgart.In The S.S. Officer's Armchair, Lee weaves detection with biography to tell an astonishing narrative of ambition and intimacy in the Third Reich. He uncovers Griesinger's American back-story--his father was born in New Orleans and the family had ties to the plantations and music halls of nineteenth century Louisiana. As Lee follows the footsteps of a rank and file Nazi official seventy years later, and chronicles what became of him and his family at the war's end, Griesinger's role in Nazi crimes comes into focus. When Lee stumbles on an unforeseen connection between Griesinger and the murder of his own relatives in the Holocaust, he must grapple with potent questions about blame, manipulation, and responsibility.The S.S. Officer's Armchair is an enthralling detective story and a reconsideration of daily life in the Third Reich. It provides a window into the lives of Hitler's millions of nameless followers and into the mechanisms through which ordinary people enacted history's most extraordinary atrocity.The Outlaw of Navaho Mountain
By Albert R. Lyman. 2020
Tells the story of Paiute Indian Sowagerie (Posey) from birth to death. Based on historic people and events in San…
Juan County, Utah, abt. 1860 - 1923. Novel focuses primarily on Sowagerie's earlier life and upbringing around Bluff and concludes with the "Posey War" near Blanding.Additional significant characters include Poke, Toorah, Big-Mouth Mike, Pahneab, and other Paiute Indians and the Navajo Indians Tsabekiss and Bitseel.The Peyote Religion: A Study in Indian-White Relations
By James Sydney Slotkin. 2020
The Night Chant: A Navaho Ceremony
By Washington Matthews. 1978
The Navaho War Dance: A Brief Narrative of its Meaning and Practice
By Berard Haile. 2020
Explains the meanings and customary forms of the Navajo war dance, including information on the drums and rattle sticks, the…
progression of the dance through each of its three days, and the different roles of the various participants.The Wolf Ritual of the Northwest Coast
By Alice Henson Ernst. 2020
This volume includes materials assembled from 1932-1942 along the Northwest Coast. The wolf ritual was isolated for study by the…
author as a major mask ritual deeply expressive of the region.Moon Bali & Lombok: Outdoor Adventures, Local Culture, Secluded Beaches (Travel Guide)
By Chantae Reden. 2020
Whether you're seeking serenity on a sandy beach, learning to freedive, or trekking to the top of a volcano, a…
spiritual adventure awaits with Moon Bali & Lombok. Inside you'll find:Flexible itineraries including a week in Bali or Lombok and a two-week island-hopping itinerary covering Bali, Lombok, and the Gili IslandsStrategic advice for surfers, spiritual and wellness travelers, culture mavens, and moreMust-see highlights and unique experiences: Rent a scooter and cruise past stunning rice terraces, breathe in the smell of incense and witness the Balinese Hindu rituals at Lempuyang Temple, or marvel at the cliff-top temple of Uluwatu. Crack open a fresh coconut, order authentic mie goreng from a food stand, and swap stories with local Sasak people over a thick cup of coffee. Dance until dawn at a beachfront bar or escape the crowds and find solitude on a black sand beachOutdoor adventures: Trek through rainforests to the summit of Mount Rinjani and watch the sunrise peek over the caldera rim. Swim with manta rays and sea turtles, scuba dive among shipwrecks and coral reefs, or surf the legendary wavesHow to experience Bali and Lombok like an insider, support local and sustainable businesses, avoid over-tourism, and respectfully engage with the cultureExpert insight from Chantae Reden, a writer with deep ties to both islands, on where to eat, how to get around, and where to stay, from guest cottages and beach bungalows to luxurious resortsFull-color photos and detailed maps throughoutReliable background information on the landscape, climate, wildlife, and history, as well as common customs and etiquetteHandy tools including Balinese, Sasak, and Indonesian phrasebooks, packing suggestions, and travel tips for families with kids, seniors, travelers with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ travelersWith Moon Bali & Lombok's practical tips and local know-how, you can plan your trip your way.Exploring more of Asia? Check out Moon Vietnam or Moon Japan.Escape
By Paul Dowswell. 2007
History Smashers: The Mayflower (History Smashers)
By Kate Messner. 2020
Myths! Lies! Secrets! Smash the stories behind famous moments in history and expose the hidden truth. Perfect for fans of…
I Survived and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales.In 1620, the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock and made friends with Wampanoag people who gave them corn. RIGHT? WRONG! It was months before the Pilgrims met any Wampanoag people, and nobody gave anybody corn that day.Did you know that the pilgrims didn't go straight from England to Plymouth? No, they made a stop along the way--and almost stayed forever! Did you know there was a second ship, called the Speedwell, that was too leaky to make the trip? No joke. And just wait until you learn the truth about Plymouth Rock.Through illustrations, graphic panels, photographs, sidebars, and more, acclaimed author Kate Messner smashes history by exploring the little-known details behind the legends of the Mayflower and the first Thanksgiving. "Kate Messner serves up fun, fast history for kids who want the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Absolutely smashing!" --Candace Fleming, award-winning authorDon't miss History Smashers: Women's Right to Vote!Giant in the Shadows: The Life of Robert T. Lincoln
By Jason Emerson. 2011
Although he was Abraham and Mary Lincoln’s oldest and last surviving son, the details of Robert T. Lincoln’s life are…
misunderstood by some and unknown to many others. Nearly half a century after the last biography about Abraham Lincoln’s son was published, historian and author Jason Emerson illuminates the life of this remarkable man and his achievements in Giant in the Shadows: The Life of Robert T. Lincoln. Emerson, after nearly ten years of research, draws upon previously unavailable materials to offer the first truly definitive biography of the famous lawyer, businessman, and statesman who, much more than merely the son of America’s most famous president, made his own indelible mark on one of the most progressive and dynamic eras in United States history. Born in a boardinghouse but passing his last days at ease on a lavish country estate, Robert Lincoln played many roles during his lifetime. As a president’s son, a Union soldier, an ambassador to Great Britain, and a U.S. secretary of war, Lincoln was indisputably a titan of his age. Much like his father, he became one of the nation’s most respected and influential men, building a successful law practice in the city of Chicago, serving shrewdly as president of the Pullman Car Company, and at one time even being considered as a candidate for the U.S. presidency. Along the way he bore witness to some of the most dramatic moments in America’s history, including Robert E. Lee’s surrender at Appomattox Courthouse; the advent of the railroad, telephone, electrical, and automobile industries; the circumstances surrounding the assassinations of three presidents of the United States; and the momentous presidential election of 1912. Giant in the Shadows also reveals Robert T. Lincoln’s complex relationships with his famous parents and includes previously unpublished insights into their personalities. Emerson reveals new details about Robert’s role as his father’s confidant during the brutal years of the Civil War and his reaction to his father’s murder; his prosecution of the thieves who attempted to steal his father’s body in 1876 and the extraordinary measures he took to ensure it would never happen again; as well as details about the painful decision to have his mother committed to a mental facility. In addition Emerson explores the relationship between Robert and his children, and exposes the actual story of his stewardship of the Lincoln legacy—including what he and his wife really destroyed and what was preserved. Emerson also delves into the true reason Robert is not buried in the Lincoln tomb in Springfield but instead was interred at Arlington National Cemetery. Meticulously researched, full of never-before-seen photographs and new insight into historical events, Giant in the Shadows is the missing chapter of the Lincoln family story. Emerson’s riveting work is more than simply a biography; it is a tale of American achievement in the Gilded Age and the endurance of the Lincoln legacy.Dude Ranching in Wyoming (Images of America)
By Christine Holden, Russell True. 2020
Dude ranches were the West's first destination vacation. In the early 20th century, they lured East Coast elites and their…
families out to the unspoiled wilderness and ranching country of the Rocky Mountains. In order to get to the dude ranches, tourists, who were often looking for an escape from their city lives, had to travel long journeys via trains, stages, wagons, and horseback. Wyoming was home to two dude ranch firsts. Howard, Willis, and Alden Eaton were pioneers in the business, and their Eatons' Ranch continues today. Larry Larom, another dude ranch trailblazer, became the first president of the Dude Ranchers' Association. His tireless work, vision, and leadership secured the future of dude ranching in the West. Working successfully with the railroad and the government, Larom set the stage for important cooperation between ranchers and diverse agencies, ensuring the preservation of the natural environment. Echoes of his wisdom are still felt today.Finding Freedom: How Death Row Broke and Opened My Heart
By Jarvis Masters. 2020
A remarkable story of personal transformation and spiritual awakening from a Buddhist man on death row.There are many forms of…
liberation--some that exist at the mercy of circumstance and others that can never be taken away. In this collection of stories, essays, poems, and letters from death-row inmate Jarvis Jay Masters, he explores the meaning of true freedom on his road to inner peace through Buddhist practice. He reveals the life of a young man surrounded by violence, his entanglement in the criminal justice system, and--following an encounter with Tibetan Buddhist teacher Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche--an unfolding commitment to nonviolence and peacemaking. At turns joyful, heartbreaking, frightening, and soaring with profound insight, Masters's story offers a vision of hope and the possibility of freedom in even the darkest of times.The "unputdownable" (Dave Eggers, National Book award finalist) story of the most infamous American con man you've never heard of:…
James Strang, self-proclaimed divine king of earth, heaven, and an island in Lake Michigan, "perfect for fans of The Devil in the White City" (Kirkus)"A masterpiece." -- Nathaniel PhilbrickIn the summer of 1843, James Strang, a charismatic young lawyer and avowed atheist, vanished from a rural town in New York. Months later he reappeared on the Midwestern frontier and converted to a burgeoning religious movement known as Mormonism. In the wake of the murder of the sect's leader, Joseph Smith, Strang unveiled a letter purportedly from the prophet naming him successor, and persuaded hundreds of fellow converts to follow him to an island in Lake Michigan, where he declared himself a divine king. From this stronghold he controlled a fourth of the state of Michigan, establishing a pirate colony where he practiced plural marriage and perpetrated thefts, corruption, and frauds of all kinds. Eventually, having run afoul of powerful enemies, including the American president, Strang was assassinated, an event that was frontpage news across the country.The King of Confidence tells this fascinating but largely forgotten story. Centering his narrative on this charlatan's turbulent twelve years in power, Miles Harvey gets to the root of a timeless American original: the Confidence Man. Full of adventure, bad behavior, and insight into a crucial period of antebellum history, The King of Confidence brings us a compulsively readable account of one of the country's boldest con men and the boisterous era that allowed him to thrive.Moon Chile: With Rapa Nui (Easter Island) (Travel Guide)
By Steph Dyson. 2020
Snow-covered mountains, bustling cities, temperate rainforests, and coastal wineries: get to know this country of contrasts with Moon Chile. Inside…
you'll find:Flexible itineraries, from two days in Santiago to the two-week best of Chile, including a road trip along the Carretera AustralStrategic advice for outdoor adventurers, backpackers, culture and history buffs, foodies, and more Outdoor adventures: Race down the ski slopes of the Andes, summit active volcanoes, or catch a thrill whitewater rafting down Río Futaleufú. Spend the night star-gazing in the Atacama Desert or wander the enigmatic Rapa Nui (Easter Island). Hike through Patagonia's wild national parks and spot wild foxes and Humboldt penguinsDetailed hike descriptions with individual trail maps marked with duration, elevation change, and difficulty levelLocal flavors and culture: Explore the trendy restaurants and vibrant nightlife of Santiago or savor the catch of the day at a tiny seaside restaurant. Sip your way through the vineyards of the Casablanca Valley, sample locally-made pisco, or let loose with a terremoto cocktail. Get to know Chile's rich culture and history while strolling through charming historic quarters and visiting UNESCO World Heritage sites Insider recommendations from seasoned explorer and Chile expert Steph Dyson on when to go, where to eat, how to get around, and where to stayFull-color photos and detailed maps throughoutReliable background information on the landscape, climate, wildlife, and historyHandy tips for families, seniors, students, and travelers with disabilitiesWith Moon Chile's practical tips and insider expertise, you can plan your trip your way.Exploring more of South America? Try Moon Patagonia or Moon Machu Picchu.Hell in the Heartland: Murder, Meth, and the Case of Two Missing Girls
By Jax Miller. 2020
&“There is, in the best of us, a search for the truth, to serve the living and dead alike...Jax Miller…
is one of those people and Hell in the Heartland is one of those books.&”—Robert Graysmith, New York Times bestselling author of ZodiacAs seen in HuffPost • OK! Magazine • CrimeReads • LitHub's "Best New Summer Books"S-Town meets I'll Be Gone in the Dark in this stranger-than-fiction cold case from rural Oklahoma that has stumped authorities for two decades, concerning the disappearance of two teenage girls and the much larger mystery of murder, possible police cover-up, and an unimaginable truth...On December 30, 1999, in rural Oklahoma, sixteen-year-old Ashley Freeman and her best friend, Lauria Bible, were having a sleepover. The next morning, the Freeman family trailer was in flames and both girls were missing.While rumors of drug debts, revenge, and police corruption abounded in the years that followed, the case remained unsolved and the girls were never found.In 2015, crime writer Jax Miller--who had been haunted by the case--decided to travel to Oklahoma to find out what really happened on that winter night in 1999, and why the story was still simmering more than fifteen years later. What she found was more than she could have ever bargained for: evidence of jaw-dropping levels of police negligence, entire communities ravaged by methamphetamine addiction, and a series of interconnected murders with an ominously familiar pattern.These forgotten towns were wild, lawless, and home to some very dark secrets.The Voyage of the Rose City: An Adventure at Sea
By John Moynihan. 2011
A gripping, beautifully told story of a young man's coming-of-age at sea When John Moynihan decided to ship out in…
the Merchant Marine during the summer of his junior year at Wesleyan University, his father, Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, was not enthusiastic: As a young man, before joining the U.S. Navy, Pat Moynihan had worked the New York City docks and knew what his son would encounter. However, John's mother, Elizabeth, an avid sailor, found the idea of an adventure at sea exciting and set out to help him get his Seaman's Papers. When John was sworn in, he was given one piece of advice: to not tell the crew that his father was a United States senator.The job ticket read "forty-five days from Camden, New Jersey, to the Mediterranean on the Rose City," a supertanker. As the ship sailed the orders changed, and forty-five days became four months across the equator, around Africa, across the Indian Ocean, and up to Japan--a far more perilous voyage than John or his mother had imagined. The physical labor was grueling, and outdated machinery aboard the ship, including broken radar, jeopardized the lives of the crew. They passed through the Straits of Malacca three times, with hazardous sailing conditions and threats of pirates. But it was also the trip of a lifetime: John reveled in the natural world around him, listened avidly to the tales of the old timers, and even came to value the drunken camaraderie among men whose only real family was one another. A talented artist, John drew what he saw and kept a journal on the ship that he turned into his senior thesis when he returned to Wesleyan the following year.A few years after John died in his early forties, the result of a reaction to acetaminophen, his mother printed a limited edition of his journal illustrated with drawings from his notebooks. Encouraged by the interest in his account of the voyage, she agreed to publish the book more widely. An honestly written story of a boy's coming into manhood at sea, The Voyage of the Rose City is a taut, thrilling tale of the adventure of a lifetime.From the Hardcover edition.I You We Them: Walking into the World of the Desk Killer
By Dan Gretton. 2019
"I You We Them is a uniquely gripping journey around the landscapes of mass murder." --Philippe Sands, author of East…
West Street: On the Origins of Genocide and Crimes against HumanityA Spectator (UK) Best Book of 2019A landmark historical investigation into crimes against humanity and the nature of evilVast and revelatory, Dan Gretton’s I You We Them is an unprecedented study of the perpetrators of crimes against humanity: the “desk killers” who ordered and directed some of the worst atrocities of the modern era. From AlbertSpeer’s complicity in Nazi barbarism to Royal Dutch Shell’s role in the murders of the Nigerian activist Ken Saro-Wiwa and the rest of the Ogoni Nine, Gretton probes the depths of the figure “who, by giving orders, uses paper or a phone or a computer to kill, instead of a gun.”Over the past twenty years, Gretton has interviewed survivors and perpetrators, and pored over archives and thousands of pages of testimony. His insight into the psychology of the desk killer is contextualized by the journey he took to penetrate it. Woven into the narrative are his contemplative interludes—perspectives gleaned during walks in the woods, reminiscences about a lost love, and considerations of timeless moral conundrums. The result is a genre-bending work steeped as much in personal reflection as it is in literature and historical and psychological illumination.A synthesis of history, reportage, and memoir, I You We Them is the first volume of a groundbreaking journal of discovery that bears witness to and reckons with the largest and most pressing questions before humanity.Ángeles de la muerte: Los enfermeros que iban a ser asesinos seriales
By Emiliano Zecca. 2020
. Hace algunos años, los medios de comunicación presentaban una historia que llenó de espanto a la opinión pública: dos…
enfermeros habían confesado asesinar a varios de sus pacientes. La historia recorrió el mundo. Se los llamó los ángeles de la muerte, y el móvil fluctuaba entre la eutanasia, la voluntad de poder y los motivos religiosos. El asunto se convirtió en el tema central de las conversaciones durante semanas y generó todo tipo de elucubraciones. ¿Cuál fue la verdadera trama de esta historia? ¿Cuánto quedó debajo de la superficie? ¿Qué pasó finalmente con los acusados? ¿Habían confesado? ¿A alguien le importó realmente acercarse a la verdad? Hagamos un pacto de olvido. Desviemos la mirada y sospechemos de nosotros mismos, de nuestros prejuicios, de lo que pensábamos. Esta es una historia de acusados, inocentes, víctimas y muertos que un día nos reventó en la cara y después se esfumó para todos. Menos para sus protagonistas. El periodista Emiliano Zecca nos invita a un recorrido a través de estas páginas que intentan aproximarse a la única verdad posible: intersubjetiva, negociada y parcial, hija de las tendencias, de la sensibilidad de su tiempo y de eso que llamamos información. Con rigor profesional y talento narrativo, nos conduce a través de los caminos de esta historia atrapante, que incluye a los medios de comunicación, el mundo médico y eso que acostumbramos a denominar justicia. Este libro es, en todo caso, una duda con argumentos y no una duda como un lugar cómodo o como hoja en blanco para que otros la llenen con sus certezas. Por eso es necesario. Porque nos interpela como ciudadanos y nos convoca a la reflexión.In an attempt to cover her tracks, Stella did the unconscionable. She saw to it that a stranger would also…
become a "random casualty" of cyanide-tainted painkillers. But Stella's cunning plan came undone when her daughter Cynthia notified federal agents. And troubling questions lingered like the secret of bitter almonds...