Author: R. Craig Sautter Publisher: Loyola Press ISBN: Category : History Languages : en Pages : 344
Book Description
No American city has been the site of more national presidential nominating conventions than Chicago. Since Abraham Lincoln was nominated at the Wigwam in 1860, Chicago has hosted 25 national conventions. Authors R. Craig Sautter and Edward M. Burke describe the historical significance of each major convention and portray the often larger-than-life personalities who became - or wanted to become - president.
Author: Lance W. Burton Publisher: Arcadia Publishing ISBN: 9780738548258 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 132
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The evolution of an arid desert area into the verdant oasis that is the Wigwam Resort was ultimately brought about by an unlikely crop needed by an important American corporation in the early 20th century. The crop was long-staple cotton and the corporation was the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. When the U.S. Department of Agriculture discovered that Arizona's Salt River Valley was an ideal location to domestically grow long-staple cotton, Goodyear purchased 16,000 acres in the desert west of Phoenix to cultivate the crop for their newly developed pneumatic tire. The company built a three-room lodge, originally called the "Organization House," for the executives that came to oversee the farming operations. The location became a popular winter retreat within the company, and in 1929, Goodyear expanded the facilities and opened "The Wigwam" as a hotel. As the years progressed, amenities such as golf and fine dining were added, and the Wigwam Resort became one of the premier luxury destinations in the Southwest.
Author: Charlotte Yue Publisher: University of Hawaii Press ISBN: 9780395841693 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 136
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Describes the history, customs, religion, government, homes, and present-day status of the various native peoples that inhabited the eastern woodlands since before the coming of the Europeans.
Author: Bruce LaFontaine Publisher: Courier Corporation ISBN: 9780486433271 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 36
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From adobe pueblos in the Southwest to a Chippewa birch bark wigwam in the Northeast — this carefully researched coloring book spotlights a wide array of Native American dwellings. Fact-filled captions accompany each detailed drawing. 30 black-and-white illustrations.
Author: Stefanie Payne Publisher: ISBN: 9780692926789 Category : Languages : en Pages : 240
Book Description
On January 1 of 2016, Stefanie Payne, a creative professional working at NASA Headquarters, and Jonathan Irish, a photographer with National Geographic, left their lives in Washington, D.C. and hit the open road on an expedition to explore and document all 59 of America's national parks during the centennial celebration of the U.S. National Park Service - 59 parks in 52 weeks - the Greatest American Road Trip. Captured in more than 300,000 digital photographs, written stories, and videos shared by the national and international media, their project resulted in an incredible view of America's National Park System seen in its 100th year. 'A Year in the National Parks, The Greatest American Road Trip' is a gorgeous visual journey through our cherished public lands, detailing a rich tapestry of what makes each park special, as seen along an epic journey to visit them all within one special celebratory year.
Author: Nina Kunze Publisher: ISBN: 9781070836454 Category : Languages : en Pages : 122
Book Description
Over a hundred years ago, a gutsy woman opened a tea room in a cabin she'd built in the mountain wilderness on land she had homesteaded and singlehandedly earned the patent to. Her name was Anna Wolfrom, and she called her business the Wigwam Tea Room. In the Wigwam's heyday, up to 200 visitors a day enjoyed fancy cakes, candies and beverages while relaxing on Anna's porch and enjoying the magnificent mountain views. Anna eventually moved her business into downtown Estes Park and became one of the town's earliest and most successful single female entrepreneurs. The cabins that housed the Wigwam and adjacent homes for Anna and her staff are still standing in what is now Rocky Mountain National Park. A well-kept secret except among locals, they have withstood vandalism and neglect over the years, but because there were people who worked hard to preserve them and Anna's memory, they still stand. This book will tell you where you can find this historic treasure, its history, and about the fascinating woman who had the courage to make a successful life in this spectacular and secluded setting.
Author: John Thompson Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation ISBN: 1495011321 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 44
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(Willis). A piano series for the early beginner combining rote and note approach. The melodies are written with careful thought and are kept as simple as possible, yet they are refreshingly delightful. All the music lies within the grasp of the child's small hands.
Author: Rafe Martin Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1524740780 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 19
Book Description
From Algonquin Indian folklore comes one of the most haunting, powerful versions of the Cinderella tale ever told. In a village by the shores of Lake Ontario lived an invisible being. All the young women wanted to marry him because he was rich, powerful, and supposedly very handsome. But to marry the invisible being the women had to prove to his sister that they had seen him. And none had been able to get past the sister's stern, all-knowing gaze. Then came the Rough-Face girl, scarred from working by the fire. Could she succeed where her beautiful, cruel sisters had failed?
Author: Charles A Eastman Publisher: Courier Corporation ISBN: 0486161838 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 100
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Chosen by a renowned folklorist who was raised among the Sioux, these 27 entertaining and instructive tales include creation myths, animal fables, and other adventures that will charm young readers.
Author: R. Craig Sautter
Author: Lance W. Burton
Author: Charlotte Yue
Author: Bruce LaFontaine
Author: Stefanie Payne
Author: Nina Kunze
Author: Edward S. Ellis
Author: John Thompson
Author: Rafe Martin
Author: Charles A Eastman