Enchanted Rock

Author : Lance Allred
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2010-02-17
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780292784307

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Enchanted Rock by Lance Allred Pdf

With intriguing domes of pinkish granite surrounded by a sea of Hill Country limestone, Enchanted Rock State Natural Area attracts over 300,000 visitors every year who come to the park to hike, rock climb, spelunk, camp, picnic, and observe birds and wildflowers. Geologists from around the world come to Enchanted Rock to examine landforms that were shaped by forces on ancient continents of Earth more than one billion years ago! All of these visitors, however, are only the latest comers in a line of human history that stretches back 13,000 years to early Native Americans and includes Spanish explorers, Mexican and German settlers, and thirteen private and public owners up to the current owner, the state of Texas. Surprisingly, given the area's wealth of unusual geology, native plants and animals, and human history, no comprehensive guide to Enchanted Rock has been published before now. In Enchanted Rock, you'll find everything you need to fully appreciate this unique place. Lance Allred draws on the work of specialists in many fields to offer a popular account of the park's history, geology, weather, flora, and fauna. Whether you want to know more about how Enchanted Rock was formed, identify a wildflower or butterfly, or learn more about plant communities along the hiking trails, you'll find accurate information here, presented in an inviting style. Over a thousand color photographs illustrate the enjoyable text.

Author : Percy Bayle St. John
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1846
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NLS:V000373333

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The Enchanted Rock by Percy Bayle St. John Pdf

Author : Percy Bolingbroke St. John
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1846
Category : Comanche Indians
ISBN : CHI:20246237

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The Enchanted Rock by Percy Bolingbroke St. John Pdf

Author : Karen Horak
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2008-09-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781438904160

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Excitement at Enchanted Rock by Karen Horak Pdf

Thomas and Jacob used to be friends before a tragic accident changed their lives forever. Sean, the new boy in town, is trying to fit in while also working through a dramatic change in his life. In the process, the three boys learn what it means to be friends as they face the difficulties and hardships of growing up.

Author : Wesley Treat,Heather Shades,Rob Riggs
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2009-05
Category : History
ISBN : 1402766874

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Weird Texas by Wesley Treat,Heather Shades,Rob Riggs Pdf

"If your taste extends to the odd side of traveling, [this is your ticket]."--"Booklist."

Author : Laurence Parent
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2024
Category : History
ISBN : 9781477328644

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Official Guide to Texas State Parks and Historic Sites by Laurence Parent Pdf

"Updated with a new park, Palo Pinto Mountains State Park west of Forth Worth; new historic sites; and scores of beautiful new photographs, the Official Guide to Texas State Parks and Historic Sites has all the essential information organized by geographical regions to help you plan your great Texas adventure. The only complete resource of its kind on Texas, Laurence Parent's Official Guide to Texas State Parks and Historic Sites is the trusted source, with more than sixty-five thousand copies sold over the past thirty years"--

Author : Laurence Parent
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780762763139

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Scenic Driving Texas, 2nd by Laurence Parent Pdf

Author : Clay Coppedge
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2010-08-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9781614232186

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Hill Country Chronicles by Clay Coppedge Pdf

Texas Hill Country is a rugged and hilly area of central Texas known for its food, architecture and unique melting pot of Spanish and European settlers. The area's rich history is filled with quirky and fascinating tales about this landscape and the animals and people who have called it home. Clay Coppedge has been gathering Texas stories for over thirty years. This collection of his favorite columns includes his best Texas-sized stories on Hill Country history. From the legend of Llano's Enchanted Rock and the true story of Jim Bowie's famous knife to one rancher's attempt at bringing reindeer to the hottest area of the country and an oilman's search for Bigfoot, Hill Country Chronicles has them all and more.

Author : Donna Ingham
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2010-08-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9780762766680

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Mysteries and Legends of Texas by Donna Ingham Pdf

Part of our growing Mysteries and Legends series, Mysteries and Legends of Texas explores unusual phenomena, strange events, and mysteries in Texas's history. Each episode included in the book is a story unto itself, and the tone and style of the book is lively and easy to read for a general audience interested in Texas history.

Author : Adrian G R Scott
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2018-06-08
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9781546291442

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A Night Sea Journey by Adrian G R Scott Pdf

A Night Sea Journey In this latest collection Adrian G R Scott has drawn on his experience of the physical and mental breakdown which he suffered three and half years ago to explore what CG Jung called the night sea journey. In the title poem Adrian writes of a visit to the Accident & Emergency Department of Sheffields Northern General Hospital, suffering from palpitations, as being part of his own night sea journey. In this book he sets up a creative dialogue between his experiences and the stories of mythology and also with other figures who have navigated their own dark ocean passages. He begins with poems that come from before his breakdown celebrating the everyday routines of holidays, marriages and anniversaries, and his sense of coming of age as a poet. These finally culminate in a funeral poem for a friends wife written at the point when his own night sea journey really began. From there he launches into a series of poems charting his entry into darkness and the jaws of physical and mental breakdown. These are poems that come from the belly of the beast and there is also a short fairy tale telling the story of an encounter with a darker part of himself. These lead into poems of recuperation and recovery, poems that draw on such themes as how to befriend and walk with anxiety and depression. Two cycles of poems follow, one reflecting on Francis of Assisi and the other on the artist Vincent Van Gogh. Both had profound night sea journeys and the writer enters into a dialogue with these challenging phases of their lives. The final section is an accommodation with life after breakdown; the poetry of continuation, as life reshapes itself. This last section is imbued with a sense of cautious hope.

Author : Mickey Little,Mildred J. Little
Publisher : Taylor Trade Publications
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Medical
ISBN : 158979205X

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Hiking and Backpacking Trails of Texas by Mickey Little,Mildred J. Little Pdf

The most comprehensive, map-packed guide available for Texas walkers, hikers, and backpackers.

Author : Laurence Parent
Publisher : The Countryman Press
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2012-03-05
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781581578188

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Photographing Austin, San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country: Where to Find Perfect Shots and How to Take Them by Laurence Parent Pdf

New in the exciting series that combines wanderlust with the art of photography! Ask a Texan to name his favorite part of the state and he’ll probably say the Hill Country. This rolling open country, crisscrossed by creeks and rivers, wooded with ancient live oaks and junipers, holds many rewarding sites for photographers—like the huge granite dome of Enchanted Rock, and the cypress-lined Guadalupe River. Laurence Parent shows you the best photo spots in the most popular places as well as the best photo ops in the area’s little-known gems. He also covers scenic spots to photograph in the two large cities on the edge of the Hill Country—Austin and San Antonio. Not only does he help you identify great locations, he also offers solid advice on the best time of year to visit, the best time of day to shoot, and tips and techniques for getting the most out of your time.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Amherst Media
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2016-05-16
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781682030349

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Smartphone Microstock by Anonim Pdf

With an eye toward profiting from their camera-phone skills, photographers are submitting “microstock” images to stock photography companies; these Internet-based photo agencies accept royalty-free images from a far broader base of photographers than brick-and-mortar stock agencies. While the profits are quite low per sale those sales can really add up. In this book, Chen shows readers how to tailor their shooting approach and subject selection to meet the needs of the microstock industry. From camera settings to accessory and software selection, Chen shows readers how to choose and use the tools they need to create high-caliber image results. Next, he offers photographers tips for getting through the microstock submissions process and putting their images in front of a viewing audience. He introduces a host of tools for processing images for enhanced impact, as well. Tips and images from other professional photographers round out this one-of-a-kind, heavily illustrated book.

Author : Daniel J. Gelo,Christopher J. Wickham
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2018-01-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9781623495947

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Comanches and Germans on the Texas Frontier by Daniel J. Gelo,Christopher J. Wickham Pdf

Winner, 2018 Presidio La Bahia Award, sponsored by the Sons of the Republic of Texas In 1851, an article appeared in a German journal, Geographisches Jahrbuch (Geographic Yearbook), that sought to establish definitive connections, using language observations, among the Comanches, Shoshones, and Apaches. Heinrich Berghaus’s study was based on lexical data gathered by a young German settler in Texas, Emil Kriewitz, and included a groundbreaking list of Comanche words and their German translations. Berghaus also offered Kriewitz’s cultural notes on the Comanches, a discussion of the existing literature on the three tribes, and an original map of Comanche hunting grounds. Perhaps because it was published only in German, the existence of Berghaus’s study has been all but unknown to North American scholars, even though it offers valuable insights into Native American languages, toponyms, ethnonyms, hydronyms, and cultural anthropology. It was also a significant document revealing the history of German-Comanche relations in Texas. Daniel J. Gelo and Christopher J. Wickham now make available for the first time a reliable English translation of this important nineteenth-century document. In addition to making the article accessible to English speakers, they also place Berghaus’s work into historical context and provide detailed commentary on its value for anthropologists and historians who study German settlement in Texas. Comanches and Germans on the Texas Frontier will make significant contributions to multiple disciplines, opening a new lens onto Native American ethnography and ethnology.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1886
Category : United States
ISBN : UOM:39015080242129

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United Service by Anonim Pdf