Jack Fortune

Author : Robert Dodge
Publisher : WildBlue Press
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2023-03-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781957288680

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Fields of Fortune by Robert Dodge Pdf

A gripping history of one Norwegian immigrant family’s experience in the United States from the mid-nineteenth century to World War II. In the spring of 1853, a family of eight drove their wagon to the wharf in Bergen, Norway. They unloaded their belongings alongside the other stacks labeled, AMERICA, MINNESOTA, ILLINOIS, MICHIGAN, NEW YORK CITY, CHICAGO and boarded the crowded ship. Hopeful, nervous Norwegians—giving up everything for a place they knew of only through second-hand tales of freedom and opportunity—watched as the shoreline retreated, knowing they would never see their homeland again. Their trip ahead would be spent in cramped conditions for two or three months until they reached Ellis Island. The United States, where they were immigrating to, was facing many problems including tensions over slavery and the subsequent beginning of the Civil War. The family moved west to farm the free land that was offered to them but were met with resistance, as it was land that had been cultivated by Native Americans for thousands of years before. The family was nearly eliminated during these times, often referred to as the American Indian Wars. Future generations carried on to the Dakotas and Alberta with difficulties. These Norwegians persisted. Through ardent research and narrative biography, Robert Dodge reflects on the immigrant experience of one Norwegian family from the mid-nineteenth century through World War II in Fields of Fortune: ‘Viking’ Farmers in America. Praise for Fields of Fortune “A thriller, a family adventure, a Viking heritage story that kept me turning the pages and asking for more.” —Alice C. Schelling, author of Hiding Alinka “A riveting tale . . . featuring strong women who carried their families forward even when their men failed them.” —Carolyn Bradley Bursack, author of Minding Our Elders “Award–winning author Robert Doge doesn’t just write history, he paints it in true story-telling style.” —Jodi Bowersox, president of the Colorado Authors League

Author : Sue Purkiss
Publisher : Alma Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2017-12-12
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1846884284

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Jack Fortune by Sue Purkiss Pdf

An orphan child full of mischief, Jack lives with his crotchety widow aunt in eighteenth-century England. His naughtiness knows no limits, and when one day he goes a step too far, Aunt Constance decides that she's had enough: from now on, his bachelor uncle can take care of him. Uncle Edmund is in no way prepared for a boy with boundless energy and an impish streak – and anyway, he's off to the Himalayas to search for rare plants! But Aunt Constance is absolutely determined, and Jack's uncle has no choice – he will have to take the boy with him. What follows is a terrific adventure that will see Jack and his uncle – the most unlikely of all expedition teams – sail to India, cross the jungle and reach their mountainous destination, before returning to London to present their findings to the Royal Society. Along the way, Jack will finally come to terms with the great loss that has blighted his childhood years and discover, quite unexpectedly, that he and his late father have much in common.

Author : Philip Pullman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 83 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2012-06-27
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9781849435345

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The Scarecrow and His Servant by Philip Pullman Pdf

Outrageously zany and filed with non-stop surprises, Simon Reade's theatrical adaptation of The Scarecrow and His Servant, renowned author Philip Pullman's fictional children's tale, is an enchanting play for young readers and performers. Delve into the magical world of Scarecrow as you accompany him as Jack, his trusty help-mate, and together you can embark on adventures that will make your head spin.From dodging dangerous bandits and surviving terrifying shipwrecks, to soaring through the skies with wild birds, this play is a roller-coaster ride of never-ending escapades.But when the river-polluting Buffaloni tyrants catch up with you for a final showdown, who will come to your rescue and save the day? A production of The Scarecrow and His Servant ran at the Southwark Playhouse in December 2008-January 2009.

Author : Barbara Boswell
Publisher : Silhouette
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2010-08-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781426873270

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A Fortune's Children's Wedding by Barbara Boswell Pdf

Was beautiful, headstrong Angelica Carroll another supposed longlost heiress claiming her right to the Fortune family riches? Not this time. Because twenty-five years ago, someone saw to it that the new baby Fortune remained a secret. And now someone—maybe the heiress, maybe one of their own—was blackmailing the powerful, wealthy Fortunes big-time. Yet when the family hired private investigator Flynt Corrigan to insinuate himself into Angelica's life, the handsome, jaded man mysteriously married the heiress. And now everyone—including the love-struck new bride—had a private stake in keeping the mystery under wraps….

Author : Edwin M. Stern
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1891
Category : American drama (Comedy)
ISBN : HARVARD:HXDI9R

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Hick'ry Farm by Edwin M. Stern Pdf

Author : Chrissie Walsh
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 505 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2018-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781788541473

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The Orphan Girl by Chrissie Walsh Pdf

Beloved author Lindsey Hutchinson is back with another novel of triumph over adversity set in the heart of a Black Country community. Perfect for fans of Josephine Cox and Lyn Andrews. Taken into service, orphan Lily Rae has heard all the stories about what entitled masters think their pretty maid's duties include. But when the very worst happens to her, she knows scrubbing the scullery floors of Ryder House no longer provide refuge from the sadistic Sebastian Ryder... Cold and alone, Lily makes for the town of Wednesbury, knowing she has only herself to rely on... Tilley Green has nothing to her name except a fine figure her worn, patched-up clothes can't disguise, and the voice of an angel. Destined to be a chorus-hall star Tilley must first escape the clutches of her opportunistic and violent manager, a certain Seb Ryder... Life has been a long tough struggle for both Lily and for Tilley, but the town of Wednesbury just could be where they can find their own glimmer of happiness...

Author : Amrita Tezla
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2016-02-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781326460334

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The Folk of the Twill by Amrita Tezla Pdf

The Vale of Twill is a beautiful land and its dwellers enjoy lives of merriment and plenty. But ever and anon this peaceful idyll is disturbed - a warning of encroaching danger is heard. A company of three departs to seek an audience with a wise hermit. As well as advice, he gives them a magical object, crafted by the Elves in the days of old. And, as magical objects always lead to strange and unexpected things, so it happens this time. In this, the first book of the trilogy, we meet with the Folk of the Twill, and learn about their ways and unusual friendships they form sometimes.

Author : William Howitt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1871
Category : Electronic
ISBN : RUTGERS:39030038389146

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Jack of the Mill by William Howitt Pdf

Author : William Howitt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 566 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1845
Category : Electronic
ISBN : IND:30000118140049

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The Life and Adventures of Jack of the Mill by William Howitt Pdf

Author : William Howitt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1871
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0026785803

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The Life and Adventures of Jack of the Mill, Commonly Called Lord Othmill ... A Fire-side Story by William Howitt Pdf

Author : Mary Andrews Denison
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1893
Category : Boarding schools
ISBN : WISC:89098020142

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The Romance of a Schoolboy by Mary Andrews Denison Pdf

Author : Dennis McDougal
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780471722465

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Five Easy Decades by Dennis McDougal Pdf

Praise for Five Easy Decades: How Jack Nicholson Became the Biggest Movie Star in Modern Times "Dennis McDougal is a rare Hollywood reporter: honest, fearless, nobody's fool. This is unvarnished Jack for Jack-lovers and Jack-skeptics but, also, for anyone interested in the state of American culture and celebrity. I always read Mr. McDougal for pointers but worry that he will end up in a tin drum off the coast of New Jersey." — Patrick McGilligan, author of Jack's Life and Alfred Hitchcock: A Life in Darkness and Light Praise for Privileged Son: Otis Chandler and the Rise and Fall of the L.A. Times Dynasty "A great freeway pileup—part biography, part dysfunctional family chronicle, and part institutional and urban history, with generous dollops of scandal and gossip." — Hendrick Hertzberg, The New Yorker "McDougal has managed to scale the high walls that have long protected the Chandler clan and returned with wicked tales told by angry ex-wives and jealous siblings." —The Washington Post Praise for The Last Mogul: Lew Wasserman, MCA and the Hidden History of Hollywood "Real glamour needs a dark side. That is part of the fascination of Dennis McDougal's wonderful book." —The Economist "Thoroughly reported and engrossing . . . the most noteworthy trait of MCA was how it hid its power." —The New York Times Book Review "Over the years, I've read hundreds of books on Hollywood and the movie business, and this one is right at the top." — Michael Blowen, The Boston Globe

Author : James De Mille
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1874
Category : Canadian fiction
ISBN : UIUC:30112002619416

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The Lady of the Ice by James De Mille Pdf

Author : Leanne Banks
Publisher : Harlequin
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2011-07-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781459258082

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The Secretary and the Millionaire by Leanne Banks Pdf

Fortune's Children: The Brides: Meet the Fortune brides—six special women who perpetuate a family legacy greater than mere riches! THE CINDERELLA ASSIGNMENT When Jack Fortune's motherless daughter moved in with him, this ever-so-competent CEO needed Amanda Corbain, his faithful assistant, to become Lilly's temporary live-in nanny. Suddenly this natural-born nurturer was living out her ultimate fantasy, but no amount of dreaming had prepared Amanda for the feelings he aroused. And now Amanda had one final wish before this Cinderella assignment ended….

Author : Bill Hullfish Verbridge
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2021-04-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781439676974

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The Brockport Murder Dog Trial by Bill Hullfish Verbridge Pdf

In the summer of 1936, fourteen-year-old Maxwell Breeze was playing in the waters of the Erie Canal in Brockport when a dog jumped into the canal and climbed his back, and the boy drowned. The owner of the dog was served notice to appear at a hearing, at which time a trial was set to determine if the dog should be put down. The unusual case captivated the nation as newspapers from coast to coast covered the story, Paramount Pictures dispatched "The Eyes and Ears of the World" to film the events and a media circus descended on the quiet village. During the trial, more than thirty witnesses were called, including a national expert brought in to evaluate the canine defendant, which journalists referred to as "the most talked-of dog on earth." Authors Bill Hullfish and Laurie Fortune Verbridge reveal the bizarre incident, trial and spectacle that came to Brockport.