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Author: Paul Schneider Publisher: Macmillan + ORM ISBN: 1466843292 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 400
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A gripping account of four explorers adrift in an unknown land and the harrowing journey that took them across North America 270 years before Lewis and Clark One part Heart of Darkness, one part Lewis and Clark, Brutal Journey tells the story of a group of explorers who came to the new world on the heels of Cortés; bound for glory, only four of four hundred would survive. Eight years and some five thousand miles later, three Spaniards and a black Moroccan wandered out of the wilderness to the north of the Rio Grande and into Cortes' gold-drenched Mexico. The four survivors of the Narváez expedition brought nothing back from their sojourn other than their story, but what a tale it was. They had become killers and cannibals, torturers and torture victims, slavers and enslaved. They became faith healers, arms dealers, canoe thieves, spider eaters, and finally, when there were only the four of them left in the high Texas desert, they became itinerate messiahs. They became, in other words, whatever it took to stay alive long enough to inch their way toward Mexico, the only place where they were certain they would find an outpost of the Spanish empire. The journey of the Cabeza De Vaca expedition is one of the greatest survival epics in the history of American exploration. By drawing on the accounts of the first explorers and the most recent findings of archaeologists and academic historians, Paul Schneider offers a thrilling and authentic narrative to replace a legend of North American exploration.
Author: Paul Schneider Publisher: Macmillan + ORM ISBN: 1466843292 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 400
Book Description
A gripping account of four explorers adrift in an unknown land and the harrowing journey that took them across North America 270 years before Lewis and Clark One part Heart of Darkness, one part Lewis and Clark, Brutal Journey tells the story of a group of explorers who came to the new world on the heels of Cortés; bound for glory, only four of four hundred would survive. Eight years and some five thousand miles later, three Spaniards and a black Moroccan wandered out of the wilderness to the north of the Rio Grande and into Cortes' gold-drenched Mexico. The four survivors of the Narváez expedition brought nothing back from their sojourn other than their story, but what a tale it was. They had become killers and cannibals, torturers and torture victims, slavers and enslaved. They became faith healers, arms dealers, canoe thieves, spider eaters, and finally, when there were only the four of them left in the high Texas desert, they became itinerate messiahs. They became, in other words, whatever it took to stay alive long enough to inch their way toward Mexico, the only place where they were certain they would find an outpost of the Spanish empire. The journey of the Cabeza De Vaca expedition is one of the greatest survival epics in the history of American exploration. By drawing on the accounts of the first explorers and the most recent findings of archaeologists and academic historians, Paul Schneider offers a thrilling and authentic narrative to replace a legend of North American exploration.
Author: Paul Schneider Publisher: Macmillan ISBN: 9780805068351 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 396
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The journey of the Narvaez expedition is one of the greatest survival epics in the history of American exploration. By combining the accounts of the explorers with the most recent findings of archaeologists and academic historians, this work offers an authentic narrative to replace a legend of North American exploration.
Author: Jess Corban Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. ISBN: 1496448413 Category : Young Adult Fiction Languages : en Pages : 400
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Protect the weak. Safety for all. Power without virtue is tyranny. Ned has a new Apprentice, and now Reina Pierce must come to grips with what she sacrificed to secure Matriarch Teeras favor. As secrets unfold and danger mounts, Reina will test the bounds of trust and be forced to answer the question that has haunted her since her first night in the jungle: Which is betterGentle or Brute? And how far will she go to ensure tyranny is eradicated from Ned? In this fast-paced conclusion to the Ned Rising series, A Brutal Justice weaves action, romance, and provocative questions into a finale that readers wont be able to put down.
Author: Allard K. Lowenstein Publisher: Legare Street Press ISBN: 9781017044720 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 0
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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author: Stephen J. Sacchi Publisher: ISBN: 9781735296487 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 352
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SAVAGE, A Journey through the Opioid Epidemic is a wild, wild ride of how one gifted young person, from a good home, got caught up in the drinking and drugging of our time, only to lose friends, to come near death himself, lose his education and shot at careers, a girl he loved, his family's hopes and respect, and then to lose faith that he could ever recover. At times funny, this book is a harrowing ordeal of how drugs and their allure will not let you go until it causes major havoc. Sacchi finally gets straight "sick and tired," as the expression goes, of the pain of not being who he really is, he stays straight. Full of compassion for those who stand by him, for friends who die from it, SAVAGE tells us more of what this addiction does than any statistic. Read it and weep and learn and bless all those who make it. Also enjoy Saachi's wit and eagle eye for all the antics he had to go through just to survive.
Author: Larry Jacobs Publisher: AuthorHouse ISBN: 1463496435 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 312
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What The Frozen Journey is all about is men and women traveling to the nearest star which is Proxima Centaur 4. 2 light years or 25 trillion miles. The story takes place in the year 2050; Spaceships in that year could travel a maximum speed of a thousand miles a second of 3,6000,000 miles an hour. Going that speed it would take 792 years to get there. In order to make it in there lifetimes they had to freeze the bodies. At a temperature of -273 Centigrade it would put the human body into suspended animation. This temperature would completely arrest any deterioration on the human and make it last forever. At Journeys end the machines that froze them would automatically reverse the process and thaw them out. They would come back to life ready to start a new life at another solar system. But why go on such a brutal trip? These people had a good reason for it because our sun was dying.
Author: Sveinn Benónýsson Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 1365264866 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 204
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After crossing Bending Pass with his army, King Anton of Antonia attacks Borg Castle, not knowing his lands are being raided by the Ortaks. General Akhtar, with reinforcements from Orknia, crosses Great River, and attacks Rutan City and Crystal City with his brutal armies. Izzy tries to escape death from a pack of outlaws, while Gils fights the forces of evil on Lake Etu. At the same time, Queen Egny makes her way from Serpenia with her army, into Montania and Eniktronia, after the battle at Crown City. She is to reclaim her throne at Eniktronia Castle. The scattered army of Antonia make their stand against the Ortaks. While in Alfheim, they face the biggest threat ever to be seen from the Underworld. Tania crosses the River Of Wisdom, to meet up with the Barbarians trying to get them involved. This is the fourth book in the series: Invasion of the Ortaks!
Author: Neil R. McMillen Publisher: University of Illinois Press ISBN: 9780252061561 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 468
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"Remarkable for its relentless truth-telling, and the depth and thoroughness of its investigation, for the freshness of its sources, and for the shock power of its findings. Even a reader who is not unfamiliar with the sources and literature of the subject can be jolted by its impact."--C. Vann Woodward, New York Review of Books "Dark Journey is a superb piece of scholarship, a book that all students of southern and African-American history will find valuable and informative."--David J. Garrow, Georgia Historical Quarterly
Author: Cassie Zimmerman Publisher: Nicholas Horne ISBN: Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 38
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Experience a gripping narrative that delves into the extraordinary true story of Captain George Washington De Long and his crew during their ill-fated Arctic expedition aboard the USS Jeannette in 1879. Driven by a bold ambition to reach the North Pole and map uncharted territories, this account highlights the extensive preparations and optimism that filled the hearts of the crew as they departed from San Francisco. However, the harsh reality sets in as their ship becomes trapped in pack ice, transforming their journey into a harrowing struggle for survival against extreme weather and dwindling resources. As the crew faces unimaginable challenges, the remarkable leadership of Captain De Long emerges as a beacon of hope. His ability to inspire loyalty and resilience in his crew becomes evident as they confront the freezing wilderness. The story unfolds with their desperate journey on foot after the Jeannette sinks, capturing the tragic outcomes for many crew members while showcasing the heroic efforts of those who endure against all odds. Leadership Courage: Captain De Long's Arctic Bravery is not just an account of survival; it is a reflection on the essence of leadership in the face of adversity. This captivating historical narrative highlights the expedition’s lasting legacy in the realm of polar exploration, providing insights into the courage and determination that defined the journey. Readers will find inspiration in the bravery of Captain De Long and his crew, making this book a must-read for those fascinated by history, exploration, and the human spirit's unyielding quest for adventure.
Author: Celia Rabinovitch Publisher: North Atlantic Books ISBN: 1623173566 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 338
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Shortlisted for the 2021 Vine Awards Art, chess, and an $87,000 pipe frame an inside look at the relationship between Dadaist artist Marcel Duchamp and chess Grandmaster George Koltanowski Spanning three decades, two continents, two world wars, and the international art and chess scenes of the mid twentieth century, Duchamp's Pipe explores the remarkable friendship between art world enfant terrible Marcel Duchamp and blindfold chess champion George Koltanowski. Artist and cultural historian Celia Rabinovitch describes each man's rise to prominence, the chess matches that sparked their relationship, and the recently discovered pipe that Duchamp gave to Koltanowski. This tale of genius and resilience offers fresh insights into the essence of the gift in the bohemian underground. Rabinovitch invites us to discover the chess wizard and a Duchamp slightly off pedestal--and ultimately more human.
Author: Paul Schneider
Author: Paul Schneider
Author: Paul Schneider
Author: Jess Corban
Author: Allard K. Lowenstein
Author: Stephen J. Sacchi
Author: Larry Jacobs
Author: Sveinn Benónýsson
Author: Neil R. McMillen
Author: Cassie Zimmerman
Author: Celia Rabinovitch