The Mountain Mystery

Author : Ron Miksha
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2014-08-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1497562384

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The Mountain Mystery by Ron Miksha Pdf

Fifty years ago, no one could explain mountains. Arguments about their origin were spirited, to say the least. Progressive scientists were ridiculed for their ideas. Most geologists thought the Earth was shrinking. Contracting like a hot ball of iron, shrinking and exposing ridges that became mountains. Others were quite sure the planet was expanding. Growth widened sea basins and raised mountains. There was yet another idea, the theory that the world's crust was broken into big plates that jostled around, drifting until they collided and jarred mountains into existence. That idea was invariably dismissed as pseudo-science. Or "utter damned rot" as one prominent scientist said. But the doubtful theory of plate tectonics prevailed. Mountains, earthquakes, ancient ice ages, even veins of gold and fields of oil are now seen as the offspring of moving tectonic plates. Just half a century ago, most geologists sternly rejected the idea of drifting continents. But a few intrepid champions of plate tectonics dared to differ. The Mountain Mystery tells their story.

Author : Jeffrey Round
Publisher : Dundurn
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Lake on the Mountain: a Dan Sharp Mystery by Jeffrey Round Pdf

Dan Sharp, a gay missing persons investigator, accepts an invitation to a wedding on a yacht in Ontario's Prince Edward County. But the event doesn't go as planned. A member of the wedding party is swept overboard and Dan finds himself deep in troubled waters as he searches for possible killers not only in the present but also 20 years earlier.

Author : Donnie Eichar
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9781452129563

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Dead Mountain by Donnie Eichar Pdf

The New York Times and Wall Street Journal Nonfiction Bestseller that explores the gripping Dyatlov Pass incident that took the lives of nine young Russian hikers in 1959. What happened that night on Dead Mountain? In February 1959, a group of nine experienced hikers in the Russian Ural Mountains died mysteriously on an elevation known as Dead Mountain. Eerie aspects of the mountain climbing incident—unexplained violent injuries, signs that they cut open and fled the tent without proper clothing or shoes, a strange final photograph taken by one of the hikers, and elevated levels of radiation found on some of their clothes—have led to decades of speculation over the true stories and what really happened. Dead Mountain: The Untold True Story of the Dyatlov Pass Incident delves into the untold story through unprecedented access to the hikers' own journals and photographs, rarely seen government records, dozens of interviews, and author Donnie Eichar's retracing of the hikers' fateful journey in the Russian winter. An instant historical nonfiction bestseller upon its release, this is the dramatic real story of what happened on Dead Mountain. GRIPPING AND BIZARRE: This is a fascinating portrait of young adventurers in the Soviet era, and a skillful interweaving of the hikers' narrative, the investigators' efforts, and the author's investigations. Library Journal hailed "the drama and poignancy of Eichar's solid depiction of this truly eerie and enduring mystery." FOR FANS OF UNSOLVED MYSTERIES: Unsolved true crimes and historical mysteries never cease to capture our imaginations. The Dyatlov Pass incident was little known outside of Russia until film producer and director Donnie Eichar brought the decades-old mystery to light in a book that reads like a mystery. FASCINATING VISUALS: This well-researched volume includes black-and-white photographs from the cameras that belonged to the hikers, which were recovered after their deaths, along with explanatory graphics breaking down some of the theories surrounding the mysterious incident. Perfect for: Fans of nonfiction history books and true crime Anyone who enjoys real-life mountaineering and survival stories such as Into Thin Air, Buried in the Sky, The Moth and the Mountain, and Icebound: Shipwrecked at the Edge of the World Readers seeking Cold War narratives and true stories from the Soviet era

Author : Kim Jones
Publisher : New Leaf Publishing Group
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2010-10
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 089051593X

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The Case of the Missing Mountain by Kim Jones Pdf

Kids, grab your caps and team up with rangers Jack and Jen to solve The Case of the Missing Mountain. Complete the puzzles, master the mazes, and secure the secret codes. Solve all eight mysteries to become an official Mystery Ranger. Your personalized badge & certificate are waiting!This 80-page activity book for children teaches young earth creation concepts. Author Kim Jones formerly served as a guide at Mount St. Helen's Seven Wonders Museum. She worked with many other experts to compile the facts for this title.

Author : Reba Whitley
Publisher : Covenant Books, Inc.
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2021-07-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781638851691

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The Mountain Shack Mystery by Reba Whitley Pdf

The Great Bear Mountains of Tennessee are mysterious and wonderful. For everyone who lives on this glorious mountain range, with acres of giant, beautiful trees, their families have been there for hundreds of years. The only newcomers are the ones recently born on the mountain, or those who have been approved for very short vacation visits. That’s the way the mountain people wanted it. Only five families started out on this mountain, and those five families have grown into over two thousand citizens living there. They fought long and hard to have the right to choose who comes and goes on their mountain. It is now a community law: if the mountain people don’t approve of you, you’re out! Well, that is, if they know you’re on their mountain... Something very strange was discovered while Jodi O’Connor was visiting her family on Bear Mountain. No one there had experienced anything like it before, and they hoped to never come across anything like it again! The peaceful mountain had become scary and unknown. How could something so awful, so cruel happen right under their nose? This was one time the people of the mountain agreed that they needed and welcomed outsiders to come and stay as long as necessary to deal with this horrible nightmare that had come to their beautiful, peaceful mountain.

Author : Elaudy Dominguez
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 21 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2006-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781404271241

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The Mountain Mystery by Elaudy Dominguez Pdf

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Author : Gertrude Chandler Warner
Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1990-01-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780807552933

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Mountain Top Mystery by Gertrude Chandler Warner Pdf

Four brave siblings were searching for a home – and found a life of adventure! Join the Boxcar Children as they investigate the mystery of a hidden cave in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers. A rockslide strands the Aldens on a mountain! But being stuck on Old Flat Top isn't all bad. As the children wait for rescue, they discover that a secret cave has opened up—one that just might hold legendary treasure! What started as a single story about the Alden Children has delighted readers for generations and sold more than 80 million books worldwide. Featuring timeless adventures, mystery, and suspense, The Boxcar Children® series continues to inspire children to learn, question, imagine, and grow.

Author : Elaudy Dominguez
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 22 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2006-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781448835447

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The Mountain Mystery by Elaudy Dominguez Pdf

Mr. Denis takes the class on a hike up a mountainside to show them something special at the top.

Author : Susanna Oreskovic
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2021-09-20
Category : Mountaineering
ISBN : 0993918719

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Expedition to Mystery Mountain by Susanna Oreskovic Pdf

A woman joins an expedition to re-create Don and Phyllis Munday's 1926 route to Mount Waddington, outfitted with vintage hobnail boots, 50 pound wood-frame packs, wooden ice axes, and hemp ropes.

Author : Henry Robert S. Dalton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1878
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:591090625

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HXAZ VOMS or, The mountain mystery [in verse]. by Henry Robert S. Dalton Pdf

Author : Mary C. Jane
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-30
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1479429619

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Mystery Back of the Mountain by Mary C. Jane Pdf

When an uncle leaves his old Maine house to the Ward family, Anne and her brother Stephen find they have walked straight into a mystery. The puzzle has its roots in the disappearance of a beautiful girl long in the past. When a valuable portrait is taken from their house and they hear strange howlings in the night, Anne -- who has never been able to keep up with her brother -- proves her own ingenuity in helping to find the solution to the mystery.

Author : George Martin Nathaniel Parker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1931
Category : Electronic
ISBN : LCCN:31006866

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The Mountain Mystery by George Martin Nathaniel Parker Pdf

Author : Robert L Skidmore
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 665 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2010-08-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781450246552

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Mountain Mystery, Fairfax Miasma by Robert L Skidmore Pdf

Poppy Gore, a local realtor, discovers the body of a client she had met only once lying on the floor of an isolated cabin on a West Virginia mountaintop with four bullet holes in his chest. Sheriff Billy Jones calls on a fellow law professional, the Chief of the Fairfax Police, who assigns Lieutenant Chase Mansfield of the Criminal Investigations Bureau to the case. The investigation begins with the eccentric Scott family, a clan at war with itself. Mary Scott, the family matriarch, points a finger at Barbara, the tearless widow, and demands that Mansfield arrest the bitch. Barbara indifferently explains that she and Dred Scott, the victim, were legally separated. She denies knowing that Scott had owned a mountain cabin and offers a solid alibi affirmed by a companion, a Russian diplomat with a FBI tail. Before Lieutenant Mansfield can identify the killer, Dreds brother Clayton Scott is murdered in his Fairfax home. High-level corruption, corporate conspiracy, political warfare, and the bitter disintegration of a prominent family greatly complicate the investigation.

Author : Barbara Ann Philleo
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2009-04-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781467860390

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Monster Mountain Mystery by Barbara Ann Philleo Pdf

Who would ever imagine a teenage girl and her Chihuahua could find themselves in the middle of a plot for their demise, all the while investigating the mystery of Bigfoot? Molly Wiggins and her fearless dog Taco have become entangled in a mystery that puts them in harm’s way! The ingredients - Molly the average teenager, living with her average family in an average town with her exceptional Chihuahua (he can convey thoughts to Molly), meld into one incredible adventure. Enter witch wanna-be Adele Haddington, who has a potion, spell, or curse for every possible situation. There’s just one problem – Adele’s ineptness brings untold misery upon herself when her spells backfire. Our story takes place in Riverton whose one noteworthy feature is Misty Mountain. The locals have renamed it Monster Mountain because it is thought that Bigfoot roams there. One man in particular, Bob Loring, is researching that possibility, as his father had done before him. The unfortunate thing for Bob is that Adele has him in her crosshairs for a marriage partner. The unaware Molly and Taco are part of that equation. But a surprise awaits Adele as she plans - then executes - her grand scheme!

Author : Jonathan Smith
Publisher : THE PUBLISHER
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2024-02-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Dyatlov Pass Incident: A Mountain Mystery Persists by Jonathan Smith Pdf

The Dyatlov Pass Incident: A Mountain Mystery Persists delves into the perplexing and unsolved case of the Dyatlov Pass incident. It explores the mysterious deaths of nine hikers in the Ural Mountains of Russia in 1959, where their bodies were found under bizarre circumstances. The book examines the initial search and investigation, profiles the hikers and their journey, and delves into the enigmatic nature of the scene and the conditions of the hikers' bodies. Additionally, it explores the various official investigations and reports, as well as the speculations and theories surrounding the incident. The book delves into unexplained phenomena such as mysterious radioactivity, strange lights, and sounds. It also discusses theories and conspiracies, including government cover-ups and paranormal explanations. The narrative uncovers cracks in the official story, highlighting inconsistencies in the investigation and missing documents and testimonies. The legacy of the incident is explored, including its cultural impact and enduring fascination. Ongoing efforts to unravel the mystery, modern-day expeditions, and forensic reexaminations are also investigated. The book discusses media portrayals, pop culture references, and the continued intrigue and public interest surrounding the Dyatlov Pass incident. Overall, The Dyatlov Pass Incident: A Mountain Mystery Persists sheds light on this enduring and unresolved mountain mystery.