Monster Fire At Minong

Author : Bill Matthias
Publisher : Wisconsin Historical Society
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2010-09-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9780870204722

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Monster Fire at Minong by Bill Matthias Pdf

Ignited by a single match on April 30, 1977, the Five Mile Tower Fire raged out of control for 17 hours. It would be one of the largest wildland fires in Wisconsin history, ultimately destroying more than 13,000 acres of land and 63 buildings. As a column of black pine smoke reached high in the sky, citizens from Minong, Chicog, Webster, Gordon, Wascott, Hayward, Spooner, Solon Springs, and other communities began showing up to help. The grassy field designated as fire headquarters quickly became a hub of activity, jammed with trucks, school buses, dozers on trailers, dump trucks, tanker trucks, fuel trucks, and hundreds of people waiting to sign in. More than 900 came in the first four hours, clogging the road with traffic in both directions. Headquarters personnel worked valiantly to coordinate citizens and DNR workers in a buildup of people and equipment unprecedented in the history of Wisconsin firefighting. Based on his own experiences during the long battle, plus dozens of interviews and other eyewitness accounts, Bill Matthias presents an in-depth look at the Five Mile Tower Fire, the brave citizens who helped fight it, and the important changes made to firefighting laws and procedures in its aftermath.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Wisconsin
ISBN : MINN:31951P01112325K

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Wisconsin Magazine of History by Anonim Pdf

Author : John R. Erickson
Publisher : Hank the Cowdog
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : JUVENILE FICTION
ISBN : 1591882710

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The Case of the Monster Fire by John R. Erickson Pdf

After his many years as a typical bachelor cowboy, Slim Chance is convinced against his will that he needs to build his own herd of cattle and invest in the future. So, he takes the plunge, takes out a loan, and takes his newly-bought heifers to a pasture on Viola's father's ranch. But, just about the time his new herd is calved-out and his investment is beginning to look promising, the dry and windy weather conditions put the entire county on High Alert for fire-danger. Hank is sure that he and Slim can defend the ranch against anything that comes their way, that is, until they come face-to-face with a wild fire unlike any grass fire they've seen before. Will Slim be able to get the cattle to safety in time? And, more importantly, what about Slim himself? You won't want to miss this hair-raising and heart-warming tale of cowboy-bravery, true heroism, and the blessings of friends and community!

Author : Candice Gaukel Andrews
Publisher : Wisconsin Historical Society
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2011-05-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780870204678

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Beyond the Trees by Candice Gaukel Andrews Pdf

Resource added for the Landscape Horticulture Technician program 100014.

Author : Jared Diamond
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2013-01-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781846148156

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The World Until Yesterday by Jared Diamond Pdf

From the author of No.1 international bestseller Collapse, a mesmerizing portrait of the human past that offers profound lessons for how we can live today Visionary, prize-winning author Jared Diamond changed the way we think about the rise and fall of human civilizations with his previous international bestsellers Guns, Germs and Steel and Collapse. Now he returns with another epic - and groundbreaking - journey into our rapidly receding past. In The World Until Yesterday, Diamond reveals how traditional societies around the world offer an extraordinary window onto how our ancestors lived for the majority of human history - until virtually yesterday, in evolutionary terms - and provide unique, often overlooked insights into human nature. Drawing extensively on his decades working in the jungles of Papua New Guinea, Diamond explores how tribal societies approach essential human problems, from childrearing to conflict resolution to health, and discovers we have much to learn from traditional ways of life. He unearths remarkable findings - from the reason why modern afflictions like diabetes, obesity and Alzheimer's are virtually non-existent in tribal societies to the surprising benefits of multilingualism. Panoramic in scope and thrillingly original, The World Until Yesterday provides an enthralling first-hand picture of the human past that also suggests profound lessons for how to live well today. Jared Diamond is the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of the seminal million-copy-bestseller Guns, Germs, and Steel, which was named one of TIME's best non-fiction books of all time, and Collapse, a #1 international bestseller. A professor of geography at UCLA and noted polymath, Diamond's work has been influential in the fields of anthropology, biology, ornithology, ecology and history, among others.

Author : Sarah J. Maas
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 596 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2014-09-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781619630666

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Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas Pdf

The heir of ash and fire bows to no one. A new threat rises in the third book in the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. Celaena Sardothien has survived deadly contests and shattering heartbreak, but now she must travel to a new land to confront her darkest truth. That truth could change her life-and her future-forever. Meanwhile, monstrous forces are gathering on the horizon, intent on enslaving her world. To defeat them, Celaena will need the strength not only to fight the evil that is about to be unleashed but also to harness her inner demons. If she is to win this battle, she must find the courage to face her destiny-and burn brighter than ever before. The third book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series continues Celaena's epic journey from woman to warrior.

Author : Sportsman's Connection
Publisher : Sportsman's Connection
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2016-07-09
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781885010216

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Northwest Wisconsin - Northern Region Fishing Map Guide by Sportsman's Connection Pdf

Newly updated for 2016, the Northwest Wisconsin Northern Region Fishing Map Guide is a thorough, easy-to-use collection of detailed contour lake maps, fish stocking and survey data, and the best fishing spots and tips from area experts. Fishing maps, detailed area road maps and exhaustive fishing information are provided in this handy eBook. Hayward, Spooner, Minong, Ashland, Bayfield and other popular Northwest Wisconsin fishing destinations are covered. The Chippewa Flowage, Lac Court Oreilles, Grindstone, Namekagon and Chequamegon Bay are among more than 195 lake maps included. Plus, you’ll find coverage for the Bois Brule, St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers, to name a few. The book covers Bayfield, Douglas, Sawyer and Washburn Counties. Whether you’re fishing the Chippewa Flowage for giant muskies, Lake Namekagon for walleyes or Chequamegon Bay for world-class smallies, you'll find all the information you need to enjoy a successful day out on the water on one of the area's many excellent fisheries. Know your waters. Catch more fish with the Northwest Wisconsin Northern Region Fishing Map Guide.

Author : Francis Parkman
Publisher : Boston : Little, Brown
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1869
Category : Great Lakes Region (North America)
ISBN : UOM:39015071157070

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The Discovery of the Great West by Francis Parkman Pdf

Concerns Robert La Salle's explorations in North America.

Author : Shawn MacKenzie
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2011-09-08
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780738730820

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The Dragon Keeper's Handbook by Shawn MacKenzie Pdf

Here be Dragons... Not the slavering, whimsical monsters from childhood fancies, but real Dragons—fierce, complex, wondrous, and wild. They do not require our belief; they never have. With hard science and myth, empirical wisdom, and original line drawings, The Dragon Keeper's Handbook is the draconic enchiridion for the modern world, providing everything you need to know about these extraordinary beings. From disparate theories of Dragon evolution and the golden geometry of their form to modern conservation efforts and how to release a well-weaned orphan back into the wild, this book answers all your questions, even those you didn't know to ask. From awe-inspiring Cosmic Creators to wee pisuhänds guarding hearth and home, discover the habits and habitats of Dragons and pseudo-dragons both familiar and rare. The Dragon Keeper's Handbook shows us how human and Dragon lives are bound together and why Dragons are now and ever-will-be relevant: In their wildness lie lessons for us all.

Author : Anton Treuer,John Nichols,Emma Fisher
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2011-03-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781257022007

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Oshkaabewis Native Journal (Vol. 3, No. 1) by Anton Treuer,John Nichols,Emma Fisher Pdf

The Oshkaabewis Native Journal is a interdisciplinary forum for significant contributions to knowledge about the Ojibwe language. All proceeds from the sale of this publication are used to defray the costs of production, and to support publications in the Ojibwe language. No royalty payments will be made to individuals involved in its creation.

Author : United States. Forest Service
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 2 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Boundary Waters Canoe Area (Minn.)
ISBN : MINN:30000010174211

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BWCAW Rules and Regulations by United States. Forest Service Pdf

Author : Alfred Church Lane
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 526 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1911
Category : Copper mines and mining
ISBN : UOM:39015071194792

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The Keweenaw Series of Michigan by Alfred Church Lane Pdf

Author : Sarah J. Maas
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 677 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2020-10-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781526634399

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Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas Pdf

'One of the best fantasy book series of the past decade' TIME No masters. No limits. No regrets. Aelin Galathynius takes her place as queen in the fourth book of the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. Celaena Sardothien has embraced her identity as Aelin Galathynius, Queen of Terrasen. But before she can reclaim her throne, she must fight. She will fight for her cousin, a warrior prepared to die for her. She will fight for her friend, a young man trapped in an unspeakable prison. And she will fight for her people, enslaved to a brutal king and awaiting their lost queen's triumphant return. Everyone Aelin loves has been taken from her. Everything she holds dear is in danger. But she has the heart of a queen - and that heart beats for vengeance. In this fourth book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series, no one will escape the queen's wrath.

Author : Andrzej Sapkowski
Publisher : Gollancz
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2010-08-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780575099913

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The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski Pdf

Geralt is a witcher, a man whose magic powers, enhanced by long training and a mysterious elixir, have made him a brilliant fighter and a merciless assassin. Yet he is no ordinary murderer: his targets are the multifarious monsters and vile fiends that ravage the land and attack the innocent. He roams the country seeking assignments, but gradually comes to realise that while some of his quarry are unremittingly vile, vicious grotesques, others are the victims of sin, evil or simple naivety. One reviewer said: 'This book is a sheer delight. It is beautifully written, full of vitality and endlessly inventive: its format, with half a dozen episodes and intervening rest periods for both the hero and the reader, allows for a huge range of characters, scenarios and action. It's thought-provoking without being in the least dogmatic, witty without descending to farce and packed with sword fights without being derivative. The dialogue sparkles; characters morph almost imperceptibly from semi-cliche to completely original; nothing is as it first seems. Sapkowski succeeds in seamlessly welding familiar ideas, unique settings and delicious twists of originality: his Beauty wants to rip the throat out of a sensitive Beast; his Snow White seeks vengeance on all and sundry, his elves are embittered and vindictive. It's easily one of the best things I've read in ages.'

Author : Shawn MacKenzie
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2020-02-08
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780738761749

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Llewellyn's Little Book of Dragons by Shawn MacKenzie Pdf

Majestic, mighty, and mysterious, dragons teach us how to rise above the mundane and shine like beacons in the dark. This beautiful hardcover book provides everything you need to become a cryptoherpetologist—a student and researcher of these fantastic creatures. Discover the different dragon species and their histories. Learn about dragon life cycles and how to live harmoniously with them. Explore vacation spots for dragon watching in America and Europe. Celebrate seasonal dragon festivals and meet the most famous dragons from literature and lore. Dragon expert Shawn MacKenzie guides you on an epic journey into the world of dragons—all in this convenient hardcover book.