Bodie Gone

Author : Bill Hyde
Publisher : Sunstone Press
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : California, Northern
ISBN : 0865343179

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Bodie Gone by Bill Hyde Pdf

Frances Tip DeQuill -- affluent housewife, mother, and sometimes newspaper writer -- was mortified when the iron door clanked shut. Yes, she was locked up in the Bridgeport jail. Imprisonment marked the beginning of the price she would pay for investigating a sequence of ominous, unlikely events that had occurred close to Bridgeport and the nearby ghost town of Bodie, California.Frances had been obsessed trying to unravel the mystery of the strange things that had happened, much like prospectors who had been driven to seek Bodie's Veda Madre. No warnings, no threats, and not even jail could divert her attention. Her quest for a story would take her back in time to the gold rush days and urge her to chronicle the stories of eight strangers who had struggled to reach Bodie seeking gold, love, lust, adventure or revenge. Her strangers would interact with some of the best known characters from the Old West and they would experience many historical happenings. But nothing they suffered would prepare them for their bizarre departure from Bodie.Would Frances find the truth? Could she escape her hunters? Would she have time to expose the cover-up and find the real meaning of Bodie Gone?

Author : Donald Bruce Beard
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2005-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780595364527

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Billie the Wind Discovers Bodie, Cal. by Donald Bruce Beard Pdf

Residents of a mining camp in California have named their community "Body" after William Body, a smithy who deserted his family in New York, moved to California, located a mine, and perished in a blizzard. But citizens are tired of jokey references to the spelling of the name, and elders in the camp decide to change the town's name to "Bodie." To mark the occasion, they recover Body's remains and schedule a funeral and town rechristening on the Fourth of July. News of the grand event makes its way to New York and sets off a battle in Daniel Owen's household, a battle which becomes intense when Billie Owen discovers she's the sole offspring of William Body. A plucky gal with Dime-novel credentials, Billie rebels and heads west to honor her true father. Upon arriving in camp, Billie learns her father died from a radial fracture to the head. Within days, Billie's friend Rusty winds up at the end of a rope. Suddenly, there are killers on the loose and vigilantes in the streets. Can Billie discover the truth behind the deaths of her father and her friend in time?

Author : Doug Brodie,James Watson
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2001-03-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781462833849

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Big Bad Bodie: High Sierra Ghost Town by Doug Brodie,James Watson Pdf

The mid-19th century mining town of Bodie, California located at 8,369 feet, atop the Sierra Nevada Mountains, just 3 1/2 miles from the Nevada border, was considered one of the richest gold and silver mining towns in the west. Geologists who know of its present rich ore deposits, say it could have been again, but since it became a California historic state park in 1962, that possibility was terminated. The old town, now the best preserved ghost town in the Nation, is maintained in a state of arrested decay by the State of California, meaning it will never be restored to its once rough and tough condition of the 1870s, but it is prevented from further deterioration through a system of constant repair. The public is encouraged to visit the old town, and this book is a compilation of stories, news items, historic information, and reports of its past, some true, some possibly true, and some probably outright lies by citizens of the past and news reporters who wrote for the many old newspapers that described life as it was lived in the years immediately following the Civil War. Authors Jim Watson, photographer, and Doug Brodie, former newspaper reporter, have obtained items heretofore never explained nor described in writings about the old town. Their research has made this book a one of a kind publication.

Author : KEV CARTER
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2015-04-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781326262730

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Depth of Darkness by KEV CARTER Pdf

Author : Diana Palmer
Publisher : Harlequin
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2012-10-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781459244443

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Wyoming Fierce by Diana Palmer Pdf

Ranch owner Cane Kirk lost more than his arm in the war. He lost his way, battling his inner demons by challenging any cowboy unfortunate enough to get in his way. No one seems to be able to cool him down, except beautiful Bodie Mays. Bodie doesn't mind saving Cane from himself, even if he is a little too tempting for her own peace of mind. But soon Bodie's the one who finds herself in need of rescuing—only, she's afraid to tell Cane what's really going on. How can she trust someone as unpredictable as this fierce cowboy? When her silence only ends up getting her into even deeper hot water, it's up to Cane to save the day. And if he does it right, he won't be riding off into the sunset alone.

Author : Meghan Kenny
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2018-02-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780393634600

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The Driest Season: A Novel by Meghan Kenny Pdf

"An elegant coming-of-age story that brings real heart to the American heartland. The book may be set during World War II, but the questions it asks—about love, loyalty, and the meaning of life—are timeless ones." —Elliott Holt, author of You Are One of Them As her Wisconsin community endures a long season of drought and feels the shockwaves of World War II, fifteen-year-old Cielle endures a more personal calamity: the unexpected death of her father. On a balmy summer afternoon, she finds him hanging in the barn—the start of a dark secret that threatens her family’s livelihood. A war rages elsewhere, while in the deceptive calm of the American heartland, Cielle’s family contends with a new reality and fights not to be undone. A stunning debut, The Driest Season creates a moving portrait of Cielle’s struggle to make sense of her father’s time on earth, and of her own. With wisdom and grit, Kenny has fashioned a deeply affecting story of a young woman discovering loss, heartache, and—finally—hope.

Author : United States. National Labor Relations Board
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1512 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1947
Category : Labor laws and legislation
ISBN : UOM:39015073776695

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Decisions and Orders of the National Labor Relations Board by United States. National Labor Relations Board Pdf

Author : Marguerite Sprague
Publisher : University of Nevada Press
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2005-08-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9780874178685

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Bodie’s Gold by Marguerite Sprague Pdf

The Bodie Mining District was established in 1860 after the discovery of gold deposits in the area. Bodie's largest boom ended just over twenty years later, but the town survived into the twentieth century supported by a few small but steady mines. Mining ended with World War II. What remained of the town became a state park in 1964. In Bodie's Gold, author Marguerite Sprague uncovers the original sources of information whenever possible, from the first mining claims to interviews with former Bodieites. Enhanced with numerous historic photographs and extracts from newspapers of that period, as well as by the reminiscences of former residents, the book offers a fascinating account of life in a Gold Rush boomtown. The book is now available in a new, easier-to-handle paperback edition that will make it more convenient for readers who want to carry if with them in a car or backpack.

Author : Diana Palmer
Publisher : HQN Books
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781460358795

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Diana Palmer Wyoming Men Series Books 1-3 by Diana Palmer Pdf

Return to Wyoming as New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer revisits three classic romances. Wyoming Tough Ranch owner Mallory Kirk knows what it means to put in a full day’s work. But does his new cowgirl? He has his doubts that Morie Brannt will be able to pull her own weight. As they spar over events at the ranch, sparks begin to fly, and Morie starts to see Mallory in a new light. But is this tough Wyoming man ready to love? Wyoming Fierce ane Kirk lost more than his arm in the war. He lost his way, challenging any cowboy who gets in his way. No one seems to be able to stop him, except beautiful Bodie Mays. Bodie doesn’t mind saving Cane from himself. But soon she’s the one who finds herself in need of rescuing. Can she trust this fierce, rugged cowboy to save the day? Wyoming Bold Former border agent Dalton Kirk thought his life was over when a gang of smugglers left him for dead. But he survives and returns to his Wyoming ranch ready for a peaceful life. Until lovely Merissa Baker knocks on his door. Merissa’s had visions that Dalton’s in danger again. Can Dalton set aside his cowboy logic and trust in the unknown with Merissa at his side? Previously published in 2011, 2012, 2013

Author : KEV CARTER
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781326979980

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DARKNESS WITHIN by KEV CARTER Pdf

Ray Sibson is a hunter of darkness, a killer of witches, and a destroyer of the evil, he and his trusted dog, Bodie, have travelled the land for years and done the work only he can. His latest adventure almost kills them both; an evil so close to home it tears their very heart to pieces. And when he thinks he may have defeated the dark force it raises again stronger than before. It almost killed them last time, and this time it was not going to fail again. Will this be Ray's last adventure or will he be able to muster the courage, the strength and skill needed to defeat an almost unstoppable adversary. Read this latest, exciting book in the darkness saga that has spanned years and delved deep into the darkness like no other before it.

Author : Stacy Smith
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781365242533

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Bunny Pirates by Stacy Smith Pdf

Author : Edward Joseph Beverly
Publisher : Sunstone Press
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Western stories
ISBN : 9780865346031

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Chasing the Sun by Edward Joseph Beverly Pdf

"Chasing the Sun" is a guide to Western fiction with more than 1,350 entries, including 59 reviews of the author's personal favorites, organized around theme.

Author : Linda Broday
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2020-11-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781492693734

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Once Upon a Mail Order Bride by Linda Broday Pdf

"Linda Broday's heroes step right out of her books and into your heart."—Jodi Thomas, New York Times bestselling author An outlaw falls for his mysterious mail order bride in this sweeping western epic by beloved author Linda Broday. Accused of crimes he didn't commit, ex-preacher Ridge Steele is forced to give up everything he knew and make his home with outlaws. Desperate for someone to confide in, he strikes up correspondence with mail-order bride Adeline Jancy, finding in her the open heart he's been searching for. Upon her arrival, Ridge discovers Addie only communicates through the written word, but he knows a little of what trauma can do to a person and vows to stand by her side. Addie is eager to start a new life with the kind ex-preacher and the little boy she's stolen away from her father—a zealot priest of a terrorized flock. As her small family settles into life at Hope's Crossing, she even begins to find the voice, and confidence, she'd lost so long ago. But danger is not far behind, and her father will not be denied. While Addie desperately fights the man who destroyed her childhood, a determined Ridge races to the rescue. The star-crossed lovers will need more than prayers to survive this final challenge...and find their way back to each other again.

Author : Peter Bowen
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2012-03-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781453246740

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Coyote Wind by Peter Bowen Pdf

First in the crime-fiction series set in the modern-day west, starring a half-French, half-Indian “character of legendary proportions” (Ridley Pearson). Officially, Gabriel Du Pré is the cattle inspector for Toussaint, Montana, responsible for making sure no one tries to sell livestock branded by another ranch. Unofficially, he is responsible for much more than cows’ backsides. The barren country around Toussaint is too vast for the town’s small police force, and so, when needed, this hard-nosed Métis Indian lends a hand. When the sheriff offers gas money to investigate newly discovered plane wreckage in the desert, Du Pré quickly finds himself embroiled in a mystery stretching back a generation. For three decades, the crashed plane sat in the sun as the bodies inside rotted away to their bones. Two skeletons are whole, but for one nothing remains but the hands, the skull, and the bullet that ended his life. The crime was hidden long ago, but in the Montana badlands, nothing stays buried forever . . . In Gabriel Du Pré, “Bowen has taken the antihero of Hemingway and Hammett and brought him up to date . . . a fresh, memorable character” (The New York Times Book Review). Coyote Wind is the 1st book in The Montana Mysteries Featuring Gabriel Du Pré series, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.

Author : Peter Bowen
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 816 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2018-04-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781504052412

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The Montana Mysteries Featuring Gabriel Du Pré Volume One by Peter Bowen Pdf

The first three novels in a contemporary western mystery series featuring a half-Indian cattle inspector and “character of legendary proportions” (Ridley Pearson). Officially, Gabriel Du Pré is the cattle inspector for Toussaint, Montana, responsible for making sure no one tries to sell cattle branded by another ranch. Unofficially, he is responsible for much more than cows’ backsides. The barren country around Toussaint is too vast for the town’s small police force, and so, when needed, this hard-nosed Métis Indian lends a hand. In Gabriel Du Pré “Bowen has taken the antihero of Hemingway and Hammett and brought him up to date . . . a fresh, memorable character” (The New York Times Book Review). Coyote Wind: Newly discovered plane wreckage in the desert leads Du Pré to a hidden crime stretching back a generation. “Gabe’s rhythmic, regional voice and his sly wit take the novel to another level.” —Booklist Specimen Song: In Washington, DC, to play his fiddle for a Smithsonian festival, Du Pré pursues a serial killer who’s targeting Native Americans. A “plain-spoken, deep-thinking Montana cattle inspector” takes on a serial killer in DC. —The New York Times Book Review “Bowen’s prose is often droll and his characters well-etched.” —Publishers Weekly Wolf, No Wolf: When two activists agitating for the reintroduction of wolves into Montana’s high plains are murdered, Du Pré finds himself caught in the cross fire between ranchers, environmentalists, and FBI agents. “Fiddler, father, widower, cowboy and lover, Du Pré has the soul of a poet, the eye of a wise man, and the heart of a comic.” —The New York Times Book Review