Charles Goodnight

Author : William T. Hagan
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2012-10-19
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780806183954

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Charles Goodnight by William T. Hagan Pdf

Charles Goodnight was a pioneer of the early range cattle industry—an opinionated and profane but energetic and well-liked rancher. Goodnight’s story is now re-examined by William T. Hagan in this brief, authoritative account that considers the role of ranching in general—and Goodnight in particular—in the development of the Texas Panhandle. The first major reassessment of his life in seventy years, Charles Goodnight: Father of the Texas Panhandle traces its subject’s life from hardscrabble farmer to cattle baron, giving close attention to lesser-known aspects of his last thirty years. Goodnight came up in the days when much of Texas was free range and open to occupancy by any cattleman brave enough to stake a claim. Hagan shows how Goodnight learned the cattle business and became one of the most famous ranchers of the Southwest. Hagan also presents a clearer picture than ever before of Goodnight’s business arrangements and investments, including the financial setbacks of his later life. As entertaining as it is informative, Hagan’s account takes readers back to the Palo Duro Canyon and the Staked Plains to share insights into the cattleman’s life—riding the range, fighting grass fires, driving cattle to the nearest railhead—the very stuff of cowboy legend and lore. This fascinating biography enriches our understanding of a Texas icon.

Author : J. Evetts Haley
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2012-09-06
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780806185170

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Charles Goodnight by J. Evetts Haley Pdf

An exciting story of a Texas Ranger, adventurer, and immigration officer who became a symbol of his age while gambling with death in the wild frontier regions of Texas, Arizona, and Old and New Mexico. Charles Goodnight knew the West of Jim Bridger, Kit Carson, Dick Wooton, St. Vrain, and Lucien Maxwell. He ranged a country as vast as Bridger ranged. He rode with the boldness of Fremont, guided by the craft of Carson. His vigorous zest for life enabled him to live intensely and amply, and in this book by J. Evetts Haley, himself no stranger to the West, provides a fully readable and important western biography, vividly told, thrilling, witty, and completely authentic.

Author : William T. Hagan
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2012-10-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780806182612

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Charles Goodnight by William T. Hagan Pdf

Charles Goodnight was a pioneer of the early range cattle industry—an opinionated and profane but energetic and well-liked rancher. Goodnight’s story is now re-examined by William T. Hagan in this brief, authoritative account that considers the role of ranching in general—and Goodnight in particular—in the development of the Texas Panhandle. The first major reassessment of his life in seventy years, Charles Goodnight: Father of the Texas Panhandle traces its subject’s life from hardscrabble farmer to cattle baron, giving close attention to lesser-known aspects of his last thirty years. Goodnight came up in the days when much of Texas was free range and open to occupancy by any cattleman brave enough to stake a claim. Hagan shows how Goodnight learned the cattle business and became one of the most famous ranchers of the Southwest. Hagan also presents a clearer picture than ever before of Goodnight’s business arrangements and investments, including the financial setbacks of his later life. As entertaining as it is informative, Hagan’s account takes readers back to the Palo Duro Canyon and the Staked Plains to share insights into the cattleman’s life—riding the range, fighting grass fires, driving cattle to the nearest railhead—the very stuff of cowboy legend and lore. This fascinating biography enriches our understanding of a Texas icon.

Author : William Thomas Hagan
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0806138270

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Charles Goodnight by William Thomas Hagan Pdf

Biography of one of the most important cattlemen of the American West

Author : Ralph Compton
Publisher : St. Martin's Paperbacks
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1992-08-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781429933438

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The Goodnight Trail by Ralph Compton Pdf

Former Texas Rangers Benton McCaleb, Will Elliot, and Brazos Gifford ride with Charles Goodnight as he rounds up thousands of ornery, unbranded cattle for the long drive to Colorado. From the Trinity River brakes to Denver, they'll battle endless miles of flooded rivers, parched desert, and whiskey-crazed Comanches. And come face-to-face with Judge Roy Bean and legendary gunslingers like Clay Allison. For McCaleb and his hard-riding crew, the drive is a fierce struggle against the perils of an untamed land. A fight to the finish where the brave reach glory—or die hard.

Author : Colin L. Powell,Joseph E. Persico
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 701 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2010-12-29
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780307763686

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My American Journey by Colin L. Powell,Joseph E. Persico Pdf

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “A great American success story . . . an endearing and well-written book.”—The New York Times Book Review Colin Powell is the embodiment of the American dream. He was born in Harlem to immigrant parents from Jamaica. He knew the rough life of the streets. He overcame a barely average start at school. Then he joined the Army. The rest is history—Vietnam, the Pentagon, Panama, Desert Storm—but a history that until now has been known only on the surface. Here, for the first time, Colin Powell himself tells us how it happened, in a memoir distinguished by a heartfelt love of country and family, warm good humor, and a soldier’s directness. My American Journey is the powerful story of a life well lived and well told. It is also a view from the mountaintop of the political landscape of America. At a time when Americans feel disenchanted with their leaders, General Powell’s passionate views on family, personal responsibility, and, in his own words, “the greatness of America and the opportunities it offers” inspire hope and present a blueprint for the future. An utterly absorbing account, it is history with a vision.

Author : Clayton Rand
Publisher : Pelican Publishing
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Civic leaders
ISBN : 1455612081

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Sons of the South by Clayton Rand Pdf

Author : Sara R. Massey
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1585445436

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Texas Women on the Cattle Trails by Sara R. Massey Pdf

Tells the stories of sixteen women who drove cattle up the trail from Texas during the last half of the nineteenth century.

Author : Samuel Nugent Townshend
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2016-09-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9780806157078

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Our Indian Summer in the Far West by Samuel Nugent Townshend Pdf

In 1879 two Englishmen, writer Samuel Nugent Townshend and photographer John George Hyde, set out for a pleasant Indian summer on a tour of the American West. The duo documented their travels by steamship and train, through Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Chicago, across the Missouri to the “new state of Kansas” and the beginning of the western lands and business opportunities that were to become the focus of their narrative. Reprinted here with critical notes and introduction, Our Indian Summer in the Far West offers an enlightening—and often entertaining—perspective on an early moment in the growth of capitalism and industry in the American West. Originally published as a photographic travelogue and guide to British investment in the American West, Townshend and Hyde’s account is both idiosyncratic and emblematic of its time. Interested in the West’s economic and environmental potential, the two men focused on farming in Kansas, railroads and mining in Colorado, a bear hunt in New Mexico, and ranching in Texas. The sojourners’ own foibles also enter the narrative: alerted to the difficulty of finding a hotel with a bath, the two Victorians took along a portable bathtub made of India rubber. Their words and pictures speak volumes about contemporary attitudes toward race, empire, and the future of civilization. An introduction by coeditor Alex Hunt provides background on the creators and the travelogue genre. The recovery and republication of this extremely rare volume, an artifact of the Victorian American West, make available an important primary document of a brief but pivotal historical moment connecting the American West and the British Empire.

Author : Shizue Arakawa Arakawa
Publisher : Gakken
Page : 10 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2019-10-08
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9784056210439

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Charlie's Good Night Hug by Shizue Arakawa Arakawa Pdf

The Buttercup Babies series of board books presents an original cast of charming characters including Mimi the mouse, Bunny the rabbit, and Lulu the kitty, who are sure to capture the hearts of little ones everywhere! This series gives a fresh take on the board book, featuring Shizue Arakawa’s iconic characters, peek-a-boo die-cuts, touch-and-feels, and early learning concepts. Babies will sharpen their gross motor skills with interactive elements, feel soothed by the touch-and-feel spots, and relate to the child-like characters. It's almost time for bed, and Charlie peeks through the clever die-cuts in this book to see each of his friends. When the page is turned, he sees each friend cuddling in for a good night hug from mommy or daddy. Charlie wants a hug too. When will it be his turn? Finally, Charlie’s mommy appears, and Charlie gets the cozy good night hug he’s been waiting for. Babies will love to see their reflection in the mirror-effect cover!

Author : Teresa Medeiros
Publisher : Amber House Books
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2013-12-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781939541000

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Goodnight Tweetheart by Teresa Medeiros Pdf

SPECIAL ENHANCED EDITION From New York Times bestselling author Teresa Medeiros comes a heartwarming and unforgettable novel sure to be enjoyed by readers who love Nicholas Sparks, Emily Giffin, and Jennifer Weiner. Bestselling author Abigail Donovan almost won the Pulitzer Prize and did win Oprah's stamp of approval. So why is she spending her days—and nights—hiding in her expensive New York City condo with only her two cats for company? When her publicist drags her into the world of social media, Abby figures she'll meet some 14-year-old living in his mom's basement. But instead she finds Mark Baynard, a quick-witted English professor traveling the world in search of adventure. Although she tries to resist his charms, Mark begins to shatter Abby's writer's block one funny and tender encounter at a time. But just when she begins to write—and live—again, Abby discovers Mark is hiding a secret that could change both of their lives forever. In the tradition of SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE and YOU'VE GOT MAIL, two lonely people discover it doesn't take a status update or 140 characters to find true love—it just takes three little words... This SPECIAL ENHANCED EDITION contains Bonus Epilogue and Photos ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDITION "Cleverly crafted...timeless."—BookPage "Delightfully inventive."—Chicago Tribune “Tender, funny, and poignant…will make you laugh out loud one minute and reach for the tissues the next.”—Kristin Hannah, New York Times bestselling author "Measures out equal amounts of lightning-fast wit, wry intelligence, and haunting tenderness. Medeiros shows that in any era, by any means of communication, love will find a way.”—Lisa Kleypas, New York Times bestselling author Women's fiction, Contemporary romance

Author : Charles Henderson
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2008-09-02
Category : History
ISBN : 0425224023

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Goodnight Saigon by Charles Henderson Pdf

The true story of the final days of the Vietnam War from the author of Marine Sniper. Culled from extensive interviews and research, Goodnight Saigon is the achingly dramatic story of the end of the Vietnam War as told from both sides of the conflict. Included are never-before-revealed accounts from people of every level involved in the war: NVA and Viet Cong soldiers, U.S. embassy personnel, guerilla commanders, civilians, generals, double agents? and leaders from both sides including former president Gerald Ford and North Vietnamese military commander General Tran Van Tra. From the first hints of the final offensive from the north, to the gut-wrenching hours before the fall of Saigon when a brave pilot defied his orders to return to base and rescued the last five Marines from the rooftop of the U.S. embassy, Goodnight Saigon is an unforgettable narrative of war, and those who live with its aftermath. Winner: American Society of Journalists and Authors Outstanding Book Award, General Nonfiction, 2006

Author : Richard M. Sherman
Publisher : Disney Electronic Content
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2020-04-03
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781368070683

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A Kiss Goodnight by Richard M. Sherman Pdf

A beautifully illustrated storybook showcasing the lyrics to A Kiss Goodnight, written by Richard Sherman and heard every night at Walt Disney World and Disneyland during the fireworks shows.

Author : Colleen E. Carney,Rachel Manber
Publisher : New Harbinger Publications
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2013-06-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781608826209

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Goodnight Mind by Colleen E. Carney,Rachel Manber Pdf

Do you find yourself lying awake at night, ruminating about the events of the day? Do you toss and turn, worrying about what you have to do in the morning or what you did earlier in the day? If so, you are not alone. In fact, insomnia is the most common sleep disorder faced by the general population today. The most common complaint in those who have trouble sleeping is having a “noisy mind.” Sometimes, no matter how hard you try, it seems like you cannot silence all the internal dialogue. So what do you do when your mind is spinning and your thoughts just won’t stop? Accessible, enjoyable, and grounded in evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Goodnight Mind directly addresses the effects of rumination—or having an overactive brain—on your ability to sleep well. Written by two psychologists who specialize in sleep disorders, the book contains helpful exercises and insights into how you can better manage your thoughts at bedtime, and finally get some sleep. Traditional treatment for insomnia is usually focused on medications that promote sedation rather than on the behavioral causes of insomnia. Unfortunately, medication can often lead to addiction, and a host of other side effects. This is a great book for anyone who is looking for effective therapy to treat insomnia without the use of medication. This informative, small-format book is easy-to-read and lightweight, making it perfect for late-night reading.

Author : June Sobel
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2006-09-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780547769332

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The Goodnight Train by June Sobel Pdf

All aboard for Dreamland! Hold on to your pillow because the Goodnight Train is taking off. Roll that corner, rock that curve, and soar past mermaids, leaping sheep, and even ice-cream clouds. You won't want to miss a thing, so whatever you do, don't . . . close . . . your . . . eyes! With soothing, lyrical words and magical illustrations, June Sobel and Laura Huliska-Beith have created a nighttime fantasy that's guaranteed to make even the most resistant sleeper snuggle up tight. Ready to keep rolling?The companion books Goodnight Train Rolls On and Santa and the Goodnight Train are now available!