The Journey Of Tom Thumb Ii

Author : Christine Hill
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2016-02-15
Category : Botany Bay (N.S.W.)
ISBN : 0994470509

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The Journey of Tom Thumb II by Christine Hill Pdf

In one short week exploring the coast south of Botany Bay, Matthew Flinders, George Bass and their servant-boy William Martin had a series of adventures. Setting out to locate a river Henry Hacking had described, they sailed too fast and too far south; their boat was dumped by the surf on the beach at Towradgi; at Lake Illawarra's entrance they cut hair and trimmed the beards of the friendly Aboriginal people, but ended up fleeing in fear of their lives when a group of men jumped into the boat; a summer storm nearly wrecked their tiny vessel beneath the cliffs of the Royal National Park before they found shelter at Wattamolla Cove ­ and when they finally 'discovered' the Hacking River they were surrounded by sharks!Christine Hill's series of paintings and sketches illustrating the story of Bass and Flinders' journey tells of three young men having the time of their lives in a strange land, and brings to life the famous story of Tom Thumb II for readers of all ages. She is a founding member and Fellow of the Australian Society of Marine Artists, with a special interest in wooden boats, and knows the locations well­--the details are beautifully captured and the images skillfully interwoven with Flinder's own journal entries.Adults and children alike will enjoy this lively new version of the much-loved Australian tale of courage and adventure from the early colonial days of New South Wales.

Author : Rob Mundle
Publisher : Hachette Australia
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2012-10-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780733630002

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Flinders by Rob Mundle Pdf

The fascinating story of the exceptional maritime explorer, Matthew Flinders - the man who put Australia on the map. Shipwrecks, storms, death and danger - Matthew Flinders encountered it all on his courageous quest to circumnavigate and chart the treacherous Terra Australis coastline. From the drama of epic voyages and devastating shipwrecks; his part in the naming of Australia; his cruel imprisonment by the French on Mauritius for six long and harrowing years; the heartbreaking separation from his beloved wife; and the comfort he got from his loyal cat, Trim; to his tragic death at just forty. This is a gripping adventure biography that details the life of Flinders, a true hero whose name is forever woven into the fabric of Australian history.

Author : Lilia Menconi
Publisher : Moon Travel
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2015-06-16
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781612385310

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Moon Take a Hike Phoenix by Lilia Menconi Pdf

Grab your water bottle and explore more than 75 great hikes in and around Phoenix. The Valley of the Sun offers thousands of acres for hardcore hikers and first-timers alike to enjoy Arizona's amazing landscape. Inside Moon Take a Hike Phoenix you'll find: Detailed Descriptions: Find the right hike for you with thoughtful and thorough descriptions of what to expect along each trail. Pick from a variety of hikes ranging from flat routes suitable for families to challenging rock scrambles. Escape the city for a few hours or take a day-long trek to ultimate solitude. Quick Reference: Compare difficulty ratings, distance, and elevation gain to pick which trail to tackle in an easy-to-scan chart. Icons identify hikes that are dog-friendly or wheelchair accessible-and highlights like historic sites, wildlife, and wildflowers Maps and Directions: Easy-to-use maps for each trail showing topography and elevation. Point-by-point navigation guides you along the right path and prepares you for changes in terrain. All hikes include GPS coordinates and detailed driving directions (including access via public transit when available) for each trailhead. Best-of Lists: Get ideas for where to start with hikes sorted by interest or difficulty, including "Best Near Water," "Best Summit Views," and "Best Kid-Friendly Hikes." Trusted Advice: Born and raised in Phoenix, author Lilia Menconi shares the experience and knowledge she's gained hiking in and around her hometown. Lilia also includes essential tips on desert safety and ways to beat the heat. Whether you're a veteran or a first-time hiker, a lifelong resident or a brand new transplant, Moon Take a Hike Phoenix will have you ready to lace up your hiking boots and head out on your next adventure. Looking to explore beyond Phoenix? Try Moon Southwest Road Trip. Ready for an overnight outdoor adventure? Check out Moon Grand Canyon.

Author : Francis Peter Labilliere
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:4066338081407

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Early History of the Colony of Victoria, Volume I by Francis Peter Labilliere Pdf

"Early History of the Colony of Victoria, Volume I" by Francis Peter Labilliere. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Author : Unknown
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
Page : 7 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2021-01-01
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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An Entertaining History of Tom Thumb by Unknown Pdf

An Entertaining History of Tom Thumb by Unknown: Step into the world of folklore and entertainment with "An Entertaining History of Tom Thumb." This charming tale, authored by an unknown writer, tells the story of the legendary miniature hero Tom Thumb and his adventures. Key Aspects of the Book "An Entertaining History of Tom Thumb": Folklore and Legend: The book presents the legendary tale of Tom Thumb, a character known in folklore for his diminutive size and extraordinary adventures. Entertaining Narrative: "An Entertaining History of Tom Thumb" offers a delightful and whimsical narrative that has captivated readers for generations. Cultural Significance: The story of Tom Thumb reflects the enduring appeal of folklore and fairy tales in various cultures. The author of "An Entertaining History of Tom Thumb" remains unknown, but the tale has become a classic of folklore and children's literature, showcasing the power of storytelling.

Author : Eric D. Lehman
Publisher : Wesleyan University Press
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780819573322

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Becoming Tom Thumb by Eric D. Lehman Pdf

An “evocative and entertaining” biography of the nineteenth century circus performer who became a global phenomenon (Neil Harris, author of Humbug). When P. T. Barnum met twenty-five-inch-tall Charles Stratton at a Bridgeport, Connecticut hotel in 1843, one of the most important partnerships in entertainment history was born. With Barnum’s promotional skills and the miniature Stratton’s comedic talents, they charmed a Who’s Who of the nineteenth century, from Queen Victoria to Charles Dickens to Abraham Lincoln. Adored worldwide as “General Tom Thumb,” Stratton played to sold-out shows for almost forty years. From his days as a precocious child star to his tragic early death, Becoming Tom Thumb tells the full story of this iconic figure for the first time. It details his triumphs on the New York stage, his epic celebrity wedding, and his around-the-world tour, drawing on newly available primary sources and interviews. From the mansions of Paris to the deserts of Australia, Stratton’s unique brand of Yankee comedy not only earned him the accolades of millions of fans, it helped move little people out of the side show and into the limelight.

Author : Melanie Benjamin
Publisher : Bantam
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2012-04-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780385344166

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The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb by Melanie Benjamin Pdf

For anyone who loves the historical novels of Sara Gruen, Geraldine Brooks, and E. L. Doctorow, a barnstorming tale of an irrepressible, brawling, bawdy era and the remarkable woman who had the courage to match the unique spirit of America’s Gilded Age. She was only two feet, eight inches tall, but more than a century later, her legend reaches out to us. As a child, Mercy Lavinia “Vinnie” Warren Bump was encouraged to live a life hidden away from the public. Instead, she reached out to the immortal impresario P. T. Barnum, married the tiny superstar General Tom Thumb in the wedding of the century, and became the world’s most unexpected celebrity. Vinnie’s wedding captivated the nation, preempted coverage of the Civil War, and even ushered her into the White House. But her fame also endangered the person she prized most: her similarly sized sister, Minnie, a gentle soul unable to escape the glare of Vinnie’s spotlight. A barnstorming novel of the Gilded Age, The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb is the irresistible epic of a heroine who conquered the country with a heart as big as her dreams—and whose story will surely win over yours. Look for special features inside. Join the Circle for author chats and more. BONUS: This edition contains a timeline, an interview with Melanie Benjamin, and an excerpt from Melanie Benjamin's Alice I Have Been.

Author : Matthew Flinders,Tim Flannery
Publisher : Text Publishing
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2012-04-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9781921961014

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Terra Australis: Text Classics by Matthew Flinders,Tim Flannery Pdf

In this edited selection of his journals, Matthew Flinders, Australia’s greatest navigator and the man who named our island continent, describes in captivating detail his epic mission to map our shores between 1796 and 1803.

Author : Arthur J. Baillie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1964
Category : Australia
ISBN : UCAL:B2805845

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Our Sunburnt Country by Arthur J. Baillie Pdf

Includes general chapter on the history, life-style and customs of the Aborigines.

Author : S. D. Fohr
Publisher : Sophia Perennis
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2005-03
Category : Children's stories
ISBN : 1597310115

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Cinderella's Gold Slipper by S. D. Fohr Pdf

Samuel D. Fohr holds that the Grimms' tales are not just childish 'fairy tales', but are filled with spiritual symbolism, and as such have value for adults as well as children. Snow White, for example, is a story of creation and spiritual growth, and its message parallels Hindu and Judaic creation myths. Hansel and Gretel and Cinderella both portray the journey back to God. Fohr also looks at recurring themes in the stories, and answers such questions as: Why are giants always evil and dwarves always good? What is the symbolic significance of the hungry wolf who appears in many stories? Exactly what are genies, and why are they always trapped in bottles? A delightful but serious examination of cherished stories, this book reveals new meaning in familiar tales. Also included is an extensive bibliography and an Appendix on the authenticity of the Grimms' tales. The author is a professor of philosophy at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. He received his Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Michigan and has taught courses in both Western and Eastern Philosophy. He is the author of Adam and Eve: The Spiritual Symbolism of Genesis and Exodus, and editor of more than a dozen volumes of The Collected Works of Rene Guenon. To say that Fohr retrieves fairy tales from the nursery on the one hand, and retrieves them from mere entertainment for adults on the other, is only the start of the matter. Like Freud, Jung, and Levy-Strauss, he recognizes the wisdom folktales embody, but he goes beyond those students of myth in arguing that the authors knew what they were doing: they crafted their tales consciously. This is a courageous and cogent book that goes a long way toward revalidating a literary genre that modernity has irresponsibly trivialized. - Huston Smith, author of The World's Religions, etc.

Author : Lynne Vallone
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 373 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2017-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780300228861

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Big and Small by Lynne Vallone Pdf

A groundbreaking work that explores human size as a distinctive cultural marker in Western thought Author, scholar, and editor Lynne Vallone has an international reputation in the field of child studies. In this analytical tour-de-force, she explores bodily size difference--particularly unusual bodies, big and small--as an overlooked yet crucial marker that informs human identity and culture. Exploring miniaturism, giganticism, obesity, and the lived experiences of actual big and small people, Vallone boldly addresses the uncomfortable implications of using physical measures to judge normalcy, goodness, gender identity, and beauty. This wide-ranging work surveys the lives and contexts of both real and imagined persons with extraordinary bodies from the seventeenth century to the present day through close examinations of art, literature, folklore, and cultural practices, as well as scientific and pseudo-scientific discourses. Generously illustrated and written in a lively and accessible style, Vallone's provocative study encourages readers to look with care at extraordinary bodies and the cultures that created, depicted, loved, and dominated them.

Author : Louisa Mary BARWELL
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1838
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0020087717

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The Novel Adventures of Tom Thumb the Great, Showing how He Visited the Insect World, and Learned Much Wisdom, Etc by Louisa Mary BARWELL Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : R.I.C. Publications
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Australia
ISBN : 9781741263589

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Australia on the Map, 1606-2006 by Anonim Pdf

The year 2006 celebrates the 400th anniversary of European involvement in the discovery and mapping of Australia. The contributions of the Dutch, French and British navigators and explorers, who charted and named much of the coastline, are explored through student activities and teachers notes.

Author : Gillian Dooley,Danielle Clode
Publisher : Wakefield Press
Page : 462 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2019-06-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781743056158

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The First Wave by Gillian Dooley,Danielle Clode Pdf

The European maritime explorers who first visited the bays and beaches of Australia brought with them diverse assumptions about the inhabitants of the country, most of them based on sketchy or non-existent knowledge, contemporary theories like the idea of the noble savage, and an automatic belief in the superiority of European civilisation. Mutual misunderstanding was almost universal, whether it resulted in violence or apparently friendly transactions. Written for a general audience, The First Wave brings together a variety of contributions from thought-provoking writers, including both original research and creative work. Our contributors explore the dynamics of these early encounters, from Indigenous cosmological perspectives and European history of ideas, from representations in art and literature to the role of animals, food and fire in mediating first contact encounters, and Indigenous agency in exploration and shipwrecks. The First Wave includes poetry by Yankunytjatjara Aboriginal poet Ali Cobby Eckermann, fiction by Miles Franklin award-winning Noongar author Kim Scott and Danielle Clode, and an account of the arrival of Christian missionaries in the Torres Strait Islands by Torres Strait political leader George Mye.

Author : Peter O. Arnds
Publisher : Camden House
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1571132872

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Representation, Subversion, and Eugenics in Günter Grass's The Tin Drum by Peter O. Arnds Pdf

In structure and content Grass's novel connects the persecution of degenerate art to the persecution and extermination of these "asocials," for whom the persecuted dwarf-protagonist Oskar Matzerath becomes a central metaphor and voice. This comparative study reveals that through intertextuality with the European fairy-tale tradition, the picaresque novels of Rabelais and Grimmelshausen, and through an array of carnivalesque figures Grass creates an irrational counterculture opposed to the rationalism of Nazi science and its obsession with racial hygiene, while simultaneously exposing the continuity of this destructive rationalism in postwar Germany and the absurdity of a Stunde Null, that putative tabula rasa of 1945."--BOOK JACKET.