Legendary Locals Of Kearny

Author : Barbara Krasner
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2015-12-07
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781439654118

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Legendary Locals of Kearny by Barbara Krasner Pdf

Heroes lead, inspire, and perform memorable acts that shape the lives of others. In the pages of this book, readers will learn the stories behind Kearny's heroes--the people whose contributions made Kearny into the thriving, diverse community it is today. Ed Karolasz gave his life for his country during the war in Iraq. Councilman Norman Doyle helped a young girl get the medical attention she needed. College student Gabriela Salvador restores historic costumes for the town museum. Real estate developers Louis Lindblom and Edward Strong built the town's financial institutions and the Arlington section. Educators Peg Bixler and Barbara Toczko devoted themselves to their students. From the town known as Soccertown, USA, came John Harkes, Tony Meola, and Tab Ramos, who played on the United States team in the FIFA World Cup. But there was also Louis Eilshemius, the somewhat mad and reclusive artist, and Albert Gonzalez, a government informant and computer criminal. This "City of Opportunity" has produced more than its share of personalities that have created admirable and notorious international, national, and local legends.

Author : Ana Pacheco
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467100472

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Legendary Locals of Santa Fe by Ana Pacheco Pdf

Founded in 1610, Santa Fe has been a beacon for those yearning for adventure, a different way of life, a place of expression, and the opportunity to meld the old with the new. Designated America's first United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Creative City in 2005, Santa Fe is home to people from around the world. Legendary Locals of Santa Fe pays tribute to a diverse group of individuals, who through different eras have contributed to the city's vitality: Native American Po'pay, leader of the Pueblo Revolt; world-renowned sculptor Allan Houser; priest Padre Antonio Martinez, who brought the city's first printing press; Pulitzer Prize authors Willa Cather and Oliver La Farge; Fray Angelico Chavez, Santa Fe's preeminent historian; Santa Fe Opera founder John Crosby; Stewart L. Udall, former Secretary of the Interior under the Kennedy and Johnson administrations; and Sgt. Leroy A. Petry, the 2011 Medal of Honor recipient. All share an enduring spirit and belief in the community that the Spanish explorers had the foresight to name "the City of Holy Faith."

Author : Roberta H. Van Anda
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2015-05-11
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781439651216

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Legendary Locals of Rumson by Roberta H. Van Anda Pdf

In Rumson’s formative years, people journeyed to the Jersey Shore to escape the heat and pestilence in the cities. In what is now Rumson, river-to-river land parcels were developed into farms and country estates for the elite of New York City. Along with “the Baking Powder King” and “the Calico King,” another of Rumson’s notable residents was a US Secretary of the Interior who was asked to run for vice president, refused the honor, and left the position open for the second choice, Teddy Roosevelt. Today, one of the world’s most famous and enduring singing stars and one of America’s most famous chefs have ties to the town. Rumson has been the home of entertainers, sports stars, financiers, entrepreneurs, scientists, brewers, legislators, philanthropists, and jurists. It is a community that brings together people of varied interests, ages, and walks of life yet still remains a warm and comfortable small town.

Author : John Gomez
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467100922

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Legendary Locals of Jersey City by John Gomez Pdf

From its primordial inception as a Dutch trading post on the left bank of the Hudson River to its late-19th-century reign as one of the world's great industrial centers and transportation termini, Jersey City has always been a city about people--the bold pioneers who reshaped its forested hills and elevated landscapes into a major municipality brimming with immigrant-filled neighborhoods, from which emerged even more distinct personalities. Legendary Locals of Jersey City highlights these timeless citizens, including Peter Stuyvesant, the director-general of New Netherland who rescued fledgeling settlements besieged by wars with the Lenni Lenape; Erminnie Smith, who launched an immensely popular intellectual society and salon in 1876; Hugh Roberts, the falsely accused over-spending architect of the majestic Hudson County Court House; Dr. Lena Edwards, winner of the 1964 Presidential Medal of Freedom; Helene Stapinski, national bestselling author; and Anthony Carrino and John Colaneri, stars of the hit HGTV series Kitchen Cousins and dedicated Jersey City developers.

Author : Leroy Radanovich
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2015-03-09
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781439650233

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Legendary Locals of Yosemite National Park and Mariposa County by Leroy Radanovich Pdf

In 1846, Thomas Larkin, American council general to the Mexican government in California, purchased a Mexican land grant, Las Mariposas, for Col. John C. Fremont. The grant consisted of 10 square leagues of grazing land located near the Merced River and west of the Sierra. In 1848, when California became the possession of the United States, the treaty called for the recognition of preexisting grants. Gold was discovered in the foothills of the Sierra that same year. Fremont floated his questionable Mexican grant into the gold discovery region. With the formation of the State of California in 1850, one of the original counties was named Mariposa, Spanish for “butterflies.” Located within the county was the Fremont grant and much of the yet undiscovered Yosemite region of the Sierra. Encounters with Native Americans near the mining camps lead to the formation of the Mariposa Battalion, and a search for the natives led to the American discovery of Yosemite Valley. Thus, it was custodians and photographers such as Charles Leander Weed, Carlton E Watkins, J.J. Riley, George Fiske, Ansel Adams, and many others that interpreted and introduced Yosemite to the world.

Author : Christopher P. Obert,Nancy S. Obert
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0738589012

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Legendary Locals of Haverhill by Christopher P. Obert,Nancy S. Obert Pdf

Author : Mary Elise Antoine
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 1 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467101936

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Legendary Locals of Prairie du Chien by Mary Elise Antoine Pdf

As people came to Prairie du Chien, generations worked to form a small, cohesive community. This book delves into the history of some of the unique individuals and groups, past and present, who have made a memorable impact on the their community throughout its history.

Author : Laura Fantone
Publisher : Springer
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2018-03-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781137506702

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Local Invisibility, Postcolonial Feminisms by Laura Fantone Pdf

This book offers gendered, postcolonial insights into the poetic and artistic work of four generations of female Asian American artists in the San Francisco Bay Area. Nancy Hom, Betty Kano, Flo Oy Wong, Trinh T. Minh-ha, Theresa H.K. Cha, and Hung Liu are discussed in relation to the cultural politics of their time, and their art is examined in light of the question of what it means to be an Asian American artist. Laura Fantone’s exploration of this dynamic, understudied artistic community begets a sensitive and timely reflection on the state of Asian American women in the USA and in Californian cultural institutions.

Author : Paul Kearney
Publisher : Spectra
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2005-11-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780553902167

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The Mark of Ran by Paul Kearney Pdf

A stunning blend of visionary storytelling and majestic prose, The Mark of Ran is a new masterpiece of imaginative fiction. In this epic adventure, Paul Kearney records the voyages of a reluctant hero, a band of outcasts, and a quest into the unknown no one has ever dared before . . . In a world abandoned by its Creator, an ancient race once existed—one with powers mankind cannot imagine. Some believe they were the last of the angels. Others think they were demons. Rol Cortishane was raised in a remote fishing village with no idea of his true place in the world. But in his veins runs the blood of this long-forgotten race and he shares their dangerous destiny. Driven from home, accused of witchcraft and black magic, Rol takes refuge in the brooding tower sanctuary of the enigmatic Michal Psellos. There Rol is trained in the assassin’s craft and tutored by the beautiful but troubled Rowen. It’s no accident that Rol and Rowen have been brought together, but the truth about their past is a secret they will have to fight to discover. Now they’ve set their sights across the sea in search of the Hidden City and an adventure that will make them legends . . . if it doesn’ t kill them first. Praise for The Mark of Ran “[A] gritty fantasy swashbuckler . . . Kearney’s crisp, often lyrical writing shines brightest when his characters take to the sea.”—Publishers Weekly “One of the very best fantasy writers around.”—Steven Erikson

Author : Swafford Johnson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : History
ISBN : 0517460831

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History of the U.S. Cavalry by Swafford Johnson Pdf

Details the history of the Cavalry units of dragoons of the American Revolution into the 20th century of mechanized units.

Author : James Sullivan
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2022-04-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9781982147846

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Unsinkable by James Sullivan Pdf

Documents the true story of a U.S. Navy destroyer that inspired the writings of John Ford and Herman Wouk, drawing on the journals and other writings of five shipmates who witnessed the Anzio attacks and D-Day invasion.

Author : Carissa Bluestone,Paul Eisenberg,Michael Nalepa,Jacinta O'Halloran
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-14
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781400017478

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Fodor's 2007 Northern California by Carissa Bluestone,Paul Eisenberg,Michael Nalepa,Jacinta O'Halloran Pdf

Detailed and timely information on accommodations, restaurants, and local attractions highlight these updated travel guides, which feature all-new covers, a two-color interior design, symbols to indicate budget options, must-see ratings, multi-day itineraries, Smart Travel Tips, helpful bulleted maps, tips on transportation, guidelines for shopping excursions, and other valuable features. Original.

Author : Stephan Talty
Publisher : Random House Digital, Inc.
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780345538062

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Black Irish by Stephan Talty Pdf

Returning to the working-class Irish-Catholic community of her childhood in South Buffalo to care for her ailing policeman father, Absalom Kearney joins the police department and begins receiving cryptic messages from a twisted serial killer only to find her investigation stymied by her own colleagues. A first novel by the best-selling author of Empire of Blue Water. 12,000 first printing.

Author : Hampton Sides
Publisher : Anchor
Page : 626 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2007-10-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9780307387677

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Blood and Thunder by Hampton Sides Pdf

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the author of Ghost Soldiers comes an eye-opening history of the American conquest of the West—"a story full of authority and color, truth and prophecy" (The New York Times Book Review). In the summer of 1846, the Army of the West marched through Santa Fe, en route to invade and occupy the Western territories claimed by Mexico. Fueled by the new ideology of “Manifest Destiny,” this land grab would lead to a decades-long battle between the United States and the Navajos, the fiercely resistant rulers of a huge swath of mountainous desert wilderness. At the center of this sweeping tale is Kit Carson, the trapper, scout, and soldier whose adventures made him a legend. Sides shows us how this illiterate mountain man understood and respected the Western tribes better than any other American, yet willingly followed orders that would ultimately devastate the Navajo nation. Rich in detail and spanning more than three decades, this is an essential addition to our understanding of how the West was really won.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 636 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : New Mexico
ISBN : UCSB:31205015548959

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New Mexico Magazine by Anonim Pdf