Author: G. H. Teed
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1988304962
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 90
Book Description
A down and out, Dr. Huxton Rymer is captured during a burglary; fortunately his captor is looking for an accomplice in another venture he has going on. Rymer welcomes an opportunity and they partner up, with a swindle sale of an island Banana Plantation in Costa Rica. Britisher, David Greig, visiting New York, buys the plantation only to be told that his title is void as he arrives at the island. Greig narrowly escapes death when he goes to claim the island. He travels to London to contract Sexton Blake to resolve the issue and the problem of duplicate ownership.
The Mystery of the Banana Plantation
Author: G. H. Teed
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1988304962
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 90
Book Description
A down and out, Dr. Huxton Rymer is captured during a burglary; fortunately his captor is looking for an accomplice in another venture he has going on. Rymer welcomes an opportunity and they partner up, with a swindle sale of an island Banana Plantation in Costa Rica. Britisher, David Greig, visiting New York, buys the plantation only to be told that his title is void as he arrives at the island. Greig narrowly escapes death when he goes to claim the island. He travels to London to contract Sexton Blake to resolve the issue and the problem of duplicate ownership.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1988304962
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 90
Book Description
A down and out, Dr. Huxton Rymer is captured during a burglary; fortunately his captor is looking for an accomplice in another venture he has going on. Rymer welcomes an opportunity and they partner up, with a swindle sale of an island Banana Plantation in Costa Rica. Britisher, David Greig, visiting New York, buys the plantation only to be told that his title is void as he arrives at the island. Greig narrowly escapes death when he goes to claim the island. He travels to London to contract Sexton Blake to resolve the issue and the problem of duplicate ownership.
Bumoni's Banana Trees
Author: Mita Bordoloi
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789390834259
Category : Banana growers
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Children's story based on a cluster of villages in central Assam's Nagaon district where farmers found a way of keeping crop-raiding elephants off their crops, by setting aside land to create a meal zone for them
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789390834259
Category : Banana growers
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Children's story based on a cluster of villages in central Assam's Nagaon district where farmers found a way of keeping crop-raiding elephants off their crops, by setting aside land to create a meal zone for them
Banana
Author: Dan Koeppel
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781594630385
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
"Award-winning journalist Dan Koeppel navigates across the planet and throughout history, telling the cultural and scientific story of the world's most ubiquitous fruit"--Page 4 of cover.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781594630385
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
"Award-winning journalist Dan Koeppel navigates across the planet and throughout history, telling the cultural and scientific story of the world's most ubiquitous fruit"--Page 4 of cover.
The Mystery of Abel Forefinger
Author: William Drysdale
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Adventure stories
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Adventure stories
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
The Roy J. Snell Mystery MEGAPACK ®
Author: Roy J. Snell
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
ISBN: 1479405213
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 2479
Book Description
Roy Judson Snell was a prolific writer for the young adult market, penning more than 75 adventure and mystery stories aimed at boys and girls. He also wrote under the names of David O'Hara, James Craig, and one book under Joseph Marino. While most of his works have entered the public domain, a handful (such as "The Hidden Trail" in this volume) remain in copyright. Wildside Press tracked down his family and arranged to bring all of his works back into print in definitive editions, both in paperback and ebook formats. This volume collects 20 of Roy J. Snell's "Mystery Stories for Boys" series. Enjoy! Included are: TRIPLE SPIES LOST IN THE AIR PANTHER EYE THE CRIMSON FLASH WHITE FIRE THE BLACK SCHOONER THE HIDDEN TRAIL THE FIREBUG RED LURE FORBIDDEN CARGOES JOHNNY LONGBOW THE ROPE OF GOLD THE ARROW OF FIRE RIDDLE OF THE STORM THE GALLOPING GHOST WHISPERS AT DAWN MYSTERY WINGS RED DYNAMITE THE SHADOW PASSES SIGN OF THE GREEN ARROW If you enjoy this book, search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see the more 190+ other entries in the series, covering science fiction, modern authors, mysteries, westerns, classics, adventure stories, and much, much more!
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
ISBN: 1479405213
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 2479
Book Description
Roy Judson Snell was a prolific writer for the young adult market, penning more than 75 adventure and mystery stories aimed at boys and girls. He also wrote under the names of David O'Hara, James Craig, and one book under Joseph Marino. While most of his works have entered the public domain, a handful (such as "The Hidden Trail" in this volume) remain in copyright. Wildside Press tracked down his family and arranged to bring all of his works back into print in definitive editions, both in paperback and ebook formats. This volume collects 20 of Roy J. Snell's "Mystery Stories for Boys" series. Enjoy! Included are: TRIPLE SPIES LOST IN THE AIR PANTHER EYE THE CRIMSON FLASH WHITE FIRE THE BLACK SCHOONER THE HIDDEN TRAIL THE FIREBUG RED LURE FORBIDDEN CARGOES JOHNNY LONGBOW THE ROPE OF GOLD THE ARROW OF FIRE RIDDLE OF THE STORM THE GALLOPING GHOST WHISPERS AT DAWN MYSTERY WINGS RED DYNAMITE THE SHADOW PASSES SIGN OF THE GREEN ARROW If you enjoy this book, search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see the more 190+ other entries in the series, covering science fiction, modern authors, mysteries, westerns, classics, adventure stories, and much, much more!
The Mystery of the Black Pyramids... Solved!
Author: Cornel M. A. van Strijp
Publisher: Solved Mysteries Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 427
Book Description
Are there pyramids in the Canary Islands? World-famous explorer Thor Heyerdahl thought so, and created a tourist park around them. Other investigators have found identical structures in Sicily, Mauritius, and the Azores. Step pyramids, made of lava stones, on islands thousands of miles apart... Who built these monuments? When did they build them, and why? To answer these questions, investigative reporter Cornel M.A. van Strijp takes you on a trip along the volcanic islands where the so-called 'black pyramids' can be found. During this voyage of discovery, you will encounter many controversial ideas and passionate beliefs about mysterious structures. You will also find completely disregarded scientific research that holds the key to understanding the phenomenon. By the end of the book, you will be able to decide for yourself if the media claims about these step pyramids are true... If you are a 'believer', this book will challenge your convictions. If you are a 'doubter', it can help you decide. But whatever your thoughts on the matter, "The Mystery of the Black Pyramids... Solved!" is a must-read if you enjoy historical enigmas. NOTE: This edition in ebook format has over 100 color illustrations.
Publisher: Solved Mysteries Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 427
Book Description
Are there pyramids in the Canary Islands? World-famous explorer Thor Heyerdahl thought so, and created a tourist park around them. Other investigators have found identical structures in Sicily, Mauritius, and the Azores. Step pyramids, made of lava stones, on islands thousands of miles apart... Who built these monuments? When did they build them, and why? To answer these questions, investigative reporter Cornel M.A. van Strijp takes you on a trip along the volcanic islands where the so-called 'black pyramids' can be found. During this voyage of discovery, you will encounter many controversial ideas and passionate beliefs about mysterious structures. You will also find completely disregarded scientific research that holds the key to understanding the phenomenon. By the end of the book, you will be able to decide for yourself if the media claims about these step pyramids are true... If you are a 'believer', this book will challenge your convictions. If you are a 'doubter', it can help you decide. But whatever your thoughts on the matter, "The Mystery of the Black Pyramids... Solved!" is a must-read if you enjoy historical enigmas. NOTE: This edition in ebook format has over 100 color illustrations.
The Mystery of Rupkund
Author: Man Mohan Sharma
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Anthropometry
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Anthropometry
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
A History of Food
Author: Maguelonne Toussaint-Samat
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 144430514X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 776
Book Description
The story of cuisine and the social history of eating is afascinating one, and Maguelonne Toussaint-Samat covers all itsaspects in this classic history. New expanded edition of a classic book, originally published togreat critical acclaim from Raymond Blanc, The New YorkTimes, The Sunday Telegraph, The Independent andmore Tells the story of man’s relationship with food fromearliest times to the present day Includes a new foreword by acclaimed food writer Betty Fussell,a preface by the author, updated bibliography, and a new chapterbringing the story up to date New edition in jacketed hardback, with c.70 illustrations and anew glossy color plate section "Indispensable, and an endlessly fascinating book. The view isstaggering. Not a book to digest at one or several sittings. Savorit instead, one small slice at a time, accompanied by a very finewine." –New York Times "This book is not only impressive for the knowledge it provides,it is unique in its integration of historical anecdotes and factualdata. It is a marvellous reference to a great many topics." –Raymond Blanc "Quirky, encyclopaedic, and hugely entertaining. Adelight." –Sunday Telegraph "It's the best book when you are looking for very clear butinteresting stories. Everything is cross-referenced to anextraordinary degree, which is great because the information givenis so complex and interweaving." –The Independent "A History of Food is a monumental work, a prodigiousfeat of careful scholarship, patient research and attention todetail. Full of astonishing but insufficiently known facts." –Times Higher Education Supplement
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 144430514X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 776
Book Description
The story of cuisine and the social history of eating is afascinating one, and Maguelonne Toussaint-Samat covers all itsaspects in this classic history. New expanded edition of a classic book, originally published togreat critical acclaim from Raymond Blanc, The New YorkTimes, The Sunday Telegraph, The Independent andmore Tells the story of man’s relationship with food fromearliest times to the present day Includes a new foreword by acclaimed food writer Betty Fussell,a preface by the author, updated bibliography, and a new chapterbringing the story up to date New edition in jacketed hardback, with c.70 illustrations and anew glossy color plate section "Indispensable, and an endlessly fascinating book. The view isstaggering. Not a book to digest at one or several sittings. Savorit instead, one small slice at a time, accompanied by a very finewine." –New York Times "This book is not only impressive for the knowledge it provides,it is unique in its integration of historical anecdotes and factualdata. It is a marvellous reference to a great many topics." –Raymond Blanc "Quirky, encyclopaedic, and hugely entertaining. Adelight." –Sunday Telegraph "It's the best book when you are looking for very clear butinteresting stories. Everything is cross-referenced to anextraordinary degree, which is great because the information givenis so complex and interweaving." –The Independent "A History of Food is a monumental work, a prodigiousfeat of careful scholarship, patient research and attention todetail. Full of astonishing but insufficiently known facts." –Times Higher Education Supplement
Silence on the Mountain
Author: Daniel Wilkinson
Publisher: Duke University Press
ISBN: 9780822333685
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
Written by a young human rights worker, "Silence on the Mountain" is a virtuoso work of reporting and a masterfully plotted narrative tracing the history of Guatemala's 36-year internal war, a conflict that claimed the lives of more than 200,000 people.
Publisher: Duke University Press
ISBN: 9780822333685
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
Written by a young human rights worker, "Silence on the Mountain" is a virtuoso work of reporting and a masterfully plotted narrative tracing the history of Guatemala's 36-year internal war, a conflict that claimed the lives of more than 200,000 people.
Black Spaniard Creek
Author: G. H. Teed
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1988304970
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1988304970
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description