A Long Stretch Of Blue

Author : Denis Gray
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2015-01-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781491757307

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A Long Stretch of Blue by Denis Gray Pdf

" Arfel Booker is a great young blues musician in the 1940s South. One night, after playing a blues gig in a new town, a beautiful woman takes him back to her log cabin to make love. In the morning (after blacking out from too much liquor), he awakens to an unwelcome surprise. Instead of the woman, an unfamiliar white man is in the bed, and the man's throat has been slashed with Arfel's knife. Arfel knows he's been framed, so he makes a run for it and heads north by hopping trains. Once a safe distance from the southern town, Arfel makes the acquaintance of Lemontree Johnson, a fellow blues man who helps to reestablish Arfel's music and him. Despite this spot of good luck, Arfel's troubles are far from over. Lemontree is the only person who knows the truth about Arfel's run from the south and his current state as suspected murderer. All seems lost when a bounty hunter arrives looking for Arfel. Who was that strange murdered white man, and how will Arfel Booker escape the long arm of the law this time? "

Author : George Brydges Rodney
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1897
Category : United States
ISBN : PRNC:32101065710178

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In Buff and Blue by George Brydges Rodney Pdf

Author : H. W. Brands
Publisher : Anchor
Page : 754 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2013-05-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9780307475152

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The Man Who Saved the Union by H. W. Brands Pdf

From the two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist, bestselling historian, and author of Our First Civil War—a masterful biography of the Civil War general and two-term president who saved the Union twice, on the battlefield and in the White House. • “[A] splendidly written biography ... Brands does justice to one of America’s most underrated presidents.” —Dallas Morning News Ulysses Grant emerges in this masterful biography as a genius in battle and a driven president to a divided country, who remained fearlessly on the side of right. He was a beloved commander in the field who made the sacrifices necessary to win the war, even in the face of criticism. He worked valiantly to protect the rights of freed men in the South. He allowed the American Indians to shape their own fate even as the realities of Manifest Destiny meant the end of their way of life. In this sweeping and majestic narrative, bestselling author H.W. Brands now reconsiders Grant's legacy and provides an intimate portrait of a heroic man who saved the Union on the battlefield and consolidated that victory as a resolute and principled political leader. Look for H.W. Brands's other biographies: THE FIRST AMERICAN (Benjamin Franklin), ANDREW JACKSON, TRAITOR TO HIS CLASS (Franklin Roosevelt) and REAGAN.

Author : D. M. Kelsey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 620 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1884
Category : United States
ISBN : MINN:31951002463413T

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Deeds of Daring by Both Blue and Gray by D. M. Kelsey Pdf

Author : Walter Scott,Frederick Marryat,Herman Melville,R. L. Stevenson,Daniel Defoe,Tobias Smollett,Edgar Allan Poe,James Fenimore Cooper,Thomas Mayne Reid,Victor Hugo,R. M. Ballantyne,Jules Verne,Jack London,L. Frank Baum,Randall Parrish,Charles Boardman Hawes,Joseph Conrad,Rudyard Kipling,Ralph Henry Barbour,Rafael Sabatini,Jeffery Farnol,Henry De Vere Stacpoole
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 8909 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2019-07-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:4057664134356

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THE DEEP BLUE ABYSS Boxed Set by Walter Scott,Frederick Marryat,Herman Melville,R. L. Stevenson,Daniel Defoe,Tobias Smollett,Edgar Allan Poe,James Fenimore Cooper,Thomas Mayne Reid,Victor Hugo,R. M. Ballantyne,Jules Verne,Jack London,L. Frank Baum,Randall Parrish,Charles Boardman Hawes,Joseph Conrad,Rudyard Kipling,Ralph Henry Barbour,Rafael Sabatini,Jeffery Farnol,Henry De Vere Stacpoole Pdf

This meticulously edited sea adventure collection is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: Randall Parrish: Wolves of the Sea Charles Boardman Hawes: The Dark Frigate The Mutineers Rafael Sabatini: Captain Blood The Sea-Hawk Captain Charles Johnson: The History of Pirates R. L. Stevenson: Treasure Island Jack London: The Sea Wolf The Mutiny of the Elsinore A Son of the Sun Daniel Defoe: Robinson Crusoe Captain Singleton Tobias Smollett: The Adventures of Roderick Random Walter Scott: The Pirate Frederick Marryat: Mr. Midshipman Easy Masterman Ready; Or, The Wreck of the "Pacific" Edgar Allan Poe: The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket James Fenimore Cooper: The Pilot: A Tale of the Sea The Red Rover Afloat and Ashore: A Sea Tale Miles Wallingford Homeward Bound; Or, The Chase: A Tale of the Sea Thomas Mayne Reid: The Ocean Waifs: A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea Victor Hugo: Toilers of the Sea Herman Melville: Redburn White-Jacket Moby Dick Benito Cereno R. M. Ballantyne: The Coral Island: A Tale of the Pacific Ocean Fighting the Whales Jules Verne: The Voyages and Adventures of Captain Hatteras In Search of the Castaways; Or, The Children of Captain Grant 20 000 Leagues under the Sea Dick Sand: A Captain at Fifteen An Antarctic Mystery L. Frank Baum: Sam Steele's Adventures on Land and Sea Joseph Conrad: The Nigger of the 'Narcissus' Lord Jim Typhoon The Shadow Line The Arrow of Gold Rudyard Kipling: Captains Courageous Ralph Henry Barbour: The Adventure Club Afloat Jeffery Farnol: Black Bartlemy's Treasure Martin Conisby's Vengeance Henry De Vere Stacpoole The Blue Lagoon The Garden of God

Author : John Henry Walsh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1869
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:555074807

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The Coursing calendar, ed. by 'Stonehenge'. by John Henry Walsh Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1162 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1919
Category : Automobile travel
ISBN : PSU:000052908552

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Official--Automobile Blue Book by Anonim Pdf

Author : Gilad James, PhD
Publisher : Gilad James Mystery School
Page : 83 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-04
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9782506342051

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Introduction to Albania by Gilad James, PhD Pdf

Albania is a small country located in the western part of the Balkan Peninsula. The country is bounded by the Adriatic Sea to the west, Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo to the northeast, North Macedonia to the east, and Greece to the south. Albania's history is rich and complex, reflecting its position as a crossroads between East and West, and its interactions with numerous empires and nations throughout the centuries. The country has a population of approximately 2.9 million people and covers an area of 28,748 square kilometers. Albania is known for its stunning natural beauty, breathtaking mountains, and clear turquoise waters. The country boasts a mix of traditional and modern influences, reflecting a rich cultural heritage that includes music, art, cuisine, and traditional crafts. Traditionally, the Albanian economy relied on agriculture, which remains an important sector to this day. However, other industries such as tourism, manufacturing, and services have grown in recent years, contributing to the country's economic diversification and growth. Despite challenges, such as political instability and corruption, Albania is slowly emerging as a potential travel destination and investment opportunity in the Balkans.

Author : Kavin Cannon
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2014-05-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781496909725

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The Blue Guardian by Kavin Cannon Pdf

If you knew that today was your last day on Earth, would you do things differently? Life was good for Security Investigator Gabriel Moore. With a distinguished military career and two black belts in martial arts, he thought he was prepared for anything. But when he rescues a beautiful alien princess from an intergalactic bounty hunter, he is set on a path of unexpected adventure encountering new planets, new species, gaining new abilities, and falling in love. This same path also brings about a hidden danger that threatens his newfound friends and family. A secret plot jeopardizes the peace treaty between Na-tar and Varon, while a sinister presence lurks among those they thought could be trusted. Only Gabriel, with his enhanced strength and abilities, can prevent this impending doom. Can he find the courage to fight unbelievable odds and a species that thrives on war? Fight alongside Gabriel in this first volume of The Blue Guardian trilogy.

Author : William Winter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1895
Category : Biography
ISBN : UOM:39015000589997

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Brown Heath and Blue Bells by William Winter Pdf

Author : Sophie Mackintosh
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2020-06-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780735239173

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Blue Ticket by Sophie Mackintosh Pdf

THE GUARDIAN'S "BEST BOOKS OF 2020 - picked by our acclaimed guest authors" BELLETRIST'S AUGUST 2020 BOOK PICK "[Mackintosh's] writing is clear and sharp, with piercing moments of wisdom and insight that drive toward a pitch-perfect ending...Blue Ticket adds something new to the dystopian tradition set by Orwell's 1984 or Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale." --New York Times Book Review From the author of the Man Booker Prize longlisted novel The Water Cure comes another mesmerizing, refracted vision of our society: In a world where women can't have it all, don't underestimate the relief of a decision being taken away from you. Calla knows how the lottery works. Everyone does. On the day of your first bleed, you report to the station to learn what kind of woman you will be. A white ticket grants you marriage and children. A blue ticket grants you a career and freedom. You are relieved of the terrible burden of choice. And once you've taken your ticket, there is no going back. But what if the life you're given is the wrong one? When Calla, a blue ticket woman, begins to question her fate, she must go on the run. But her survival will be dependent on the very qualities the lottery has taught her to question in herself and on the other women the system has pitted against her. Pregnant and desperate, Calla must contend with whether or not the lottery knows her better than she knows herself and what that might mean for her child. An urgent inquiry into free will, social expectation, and the fraught space of motherhood, Blue Ticket is electrifying in its raw evocation and desire and riveting in its undeniable familiarity.

Author : Lucia Chase Bell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1878
Category : Children's stories
ISBN : HARVARD:HN1PNW

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True Blue by Lucia Chase Bell Pdf

Author : Tim Rowland
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2009-05-29
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781614236405

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Maryland's Appalachian Highlands by Tim Rowland Pdf

A young George Washington once roamed the peaks, Civil War soldiers battled along the ridges, and bloody Prohibition skirmishes echoed among the dark hemlocks of Maryland’s Appalachian Highlands. Local columnist and outdoorsman Tim Rowland introduces the remarkable history of the mountains of Western Maryland, from the rocky relations of Native Americans and early settlers and the Battle of South Mountain to the faded elegance of Gilded Age resorts and the coming of the B&O Railroad. With a keen eye and dry sense of humor, Rowland regales readers with tales of mischievous ghosts, presidential retreats, and intrepid hikers while celebrating the breathtaking beauty and unique culture of Maryland’s Appalachian Highlands.

Author : Linden MacIntyre
Publisher : HarperCollins Canada
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2010-08-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781443401319

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Long Stretch by Linden MacIntyre Pdf

From a gifted storyteller and one of Canada’s most respected journalists, The Long Stretch is a saga of love and war, the story of those who have "gone away" and those who are compelled to stay. In one apocalyptic night, John Gillis and his estranged cousin Sextus confront a half century of half-truths and suppositions that have shaped and scarred their lives, their families and their insular Cape Breton community. Telling stories that unravel a host of secrets, they begin to realize that they were damaged before they were born, their fathers and a close friend forming an unholy trilogy in a tragic moment of war. Among the roots of a complex and painful relationship, they uncover the truth of a fateful day John has spent 20 years trying to forget. Taut and brilliantly paced, etched with quiet humour and crafted with fiery dialogue, The Long Stretch is a mesmerizing novel in the tradition of Alistair MacLeod, David Adams Richards and Ann-Marie MacDonald.

Author : William Powers
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2006-05-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781582346441

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Blue Clay People by William Powers Pdf

Describes the experiences of an aid worker living and working in Liberia, a country torn apart by war, arms trafficking, diamond smuggling, ecological destruction, and the spread of AIDS.