The Never Ending Lives Of Liver Eating Johnson

Author : D. J. Herda
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2019-06-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781493038268

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The Never-Ending Lives of Liver-Eating Johnson by D. J. Herda Pdf

From Farmer and Sailor to Mountain Man, Crow Killer, and Town Sheriff, One man’s reputation lives past all others When it came to western mountain men, no one on earth ever matched the physical prowess or will to survive of John “Liver-Eating” Johnson. Throughout his life, John Johnston was known by several names, including “Crow Killer” and “Liver-Eating Johnson” (without the “t”), names he earned through his penchant for killing Crow Indians before cutting out and eating their livers. Born around 1824 in New Jersey, Johnston headed west after deserting from the U.S. Navy and became a well-known and infamous mountain man. His many lives would involve him working as a miner, hunter, trapper, bootlegger, woodcutter, and army scout. When his Flathead Indian wife and child were killed by Crow Indians while he was away hunting and trapping, he swore to avenge their deaths and began his next life as a man after revenge . He killed hundreds and earned his nickname because he was said to cut out and eat his victims’ livers. Twenty-five years after his wife’s death, his life would take another turn when he joined the Union Army in Missouri. And that was just the start of his second act.

Author : Dennis John McLelland
Publisher : Infinity Pub
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0741445271

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The Avenging Fury of the Plains by Dennis John McLelland Pdf

The true life of bizarre mountain man John "Liver-Eating" Johnston has finally been exposed! Did he eat human livers? Did he boil human heads? This fascinating biography tells all.

Author : Alice Walker
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0813520762

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Everyday Use by Alice Walker Pdf

Presents the text of Alice Walker's story "Everyday Use"; contains background essays that provide insight into the story; and features a selection of critical response. Includes a chronology and an interview with the author.

Author : Vernon Frolick
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2017-10-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0888390262

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Descent Into Madness by Vernon Frolick Pdf

The true story based on the diaries of murderer Michel Oros. Originally, after the fatal shootout with Oros at Teslin Lake, I had no intention of writing this book. In fact, when Garry Rodgers and I sat in the Skeena Pub after he got back and discussed the details of his experience, the very idea that someone might write the story - glorifying Oros, sensationalizing the murders and trivializing Mike Buday's death - was repugnant. Black and white reprint.

Author : Danielle Walker
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 381 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2013-07-30
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781936608362

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Against All Grain by Danielle Walker Pdf

Offers recipes for a paleo diet, including Spanish frittata with chorizo, Korean beef noodle bowls, and lemon vanilla bean macaroons.

Author : Raymond W. Thorp,Robert Bunker
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 025311425X

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Crow Killer by Raymond W. Thorp,Robert Bunker Pdf

The saga of the famed mountain man and Indian-hater. The film Jeremiah Johnson was based on this work.

Author : William Thomas Hamilton
Publisher : Applewood Books
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2010-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9781429045353

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My Sixty Years on the Plains by William Thomas Hamilton Pdf

Author : Jim Motavalli
Publisher : GibbsSmith.ORM
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2019-08-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9781423654599

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The Real Dirt on America's Frontier Legends by Jim Motavalli Pdf

Learn the truth behind the famous characters of the Wild West—and how the legends got it wrong—in this lively history that separates fact from fiction. The historic figures of the Western frontier have fascinated us for generations. But in many cases, the stories we know about them are little more than inventions. Popular legend won’t tell you, for instance, that David Crockett was a congressman, or that Daniel Boone was a Virginia legislator. Thanks to penny dreadfuls, Wild West shows, sensationalist newspaper stories, and tall tales told by the explorers themselves, what we know of these men and women is often more fiction than fact. The Real Dirt on America's Frontier Legends separates fact from fiction, showing the legends and the evidence side-by-side to give readers the real story of the old West. Here you’ll discover the fascinating truth about Lewis and Clark, Daniel Boone, “Buffalo Bill” Cody, Calamity Jane, Kit Carson, Davy Crocket, and many others.

Author : Vardis Fisher
Publisher : Blurb
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2018-07-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1388201739

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Mountain Man by Vardis Fisher Pdf

Tailored after the actual "Crow Killer" John Johnson, Sam Minard is a mountain man who seeks the freedom that the Rocky Mountains offers trappers. After his beloved Indian wife is murdered, Sam Minard becomes obsessed with vengeance, and his fortunes become intertwined with those of Kate Bowden, a widow who faces madness. This remarkable frontier fiction captures that brief season when the romantic myth of the far West became a fact.

Author : Boubacar Boris Diop,Fiona Mc Laughlin
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2006-04-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0253112060

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Murambi, The Book of Bones by Boubacar Boris Diop,Fiona Mc Laughlin Pdf

"[W]hat is true of Rwanda is true in each of us; we all share in Africa." -- L'Harmattan "[This novel] comes closer than have many political scientists or historians to trying to understand why this small country... sank in such appalling violence." -- Radio France International In April of 1994, nearly a million Rwandans were killed in what would prove to be one of the swiftest, most terrifying killing sprees of the 20th century. In Murambi, The Book of Bones, Boubacar Boris Diop comes face to face with the chilling horror and overwhelming sadness of the tragedy. Now, the power of Diop's acclaimed novel is available to English-speaking readers through Fiona Mc Laughlin's crisp translation. The novel recounts the story of a Rwandan history teacher, Cornelius Uvimana, who was living and working in Djibouti at the time of the massacre. He returns to Rwanda to try to comprehend the death of his family and to write a play about the events that took place there. As the novel unfolds, Cornelius begins to understand that it is only our humanity that will save us, and that as a writer, he must bear witness to the atrocities of the genocide. From the novel: "If only by the way people are walking, you can see that tension is mounting by the minute. I can feel it almost physically. Everyone is running or at least hurrying about. I meet more and more passersby who seem to be walking around in circles. There seems to be another light in their eyes. I think of the fathers who have to face the anguished eyes of their children and who can't tell them anything. For them, the country has become an immense trap in the space of just a few hours. Death is on the prowl. They can't even dream of defending themselves. Everything has been meticulously prepared for a long time: the administration, the army, and the [militia] are going to combine forces to kill, if possible, every last one of them."

Author : Aristotle
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781425000868

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Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle Pdf

Aristotle's "Nicomachean Ethics" is considered to be one of the most important treatises on ethics ever written. In an incredibly detailed study of virtue and vice in man, Aristotle examines one of the most central themes to man, the nature of goodness itself. In Aristotle's "Nicomachean Ethics," he asserts that virtue is essential to happiness and that man must live in accordance with the "doctrine of the mean" (the balance between excess and deficiency) to achieve such happiness.

Author : Sue Ann Jaffarian
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2011-09-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780738728377

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Baited Blood by Sue Ann Jaffarian Pdf

Who's murdering vampires in Los Angeles and throwing the bodies into the Dedhams' pool? Each victim has been branded, a distinct mark that is the calling card of femme fatale vampire Ann Hayes. The contemptuous undead beauty declares her innocence, but can the vampires believe her? Has Ann returned to reclaim Doug Dedham, whom she once loved? Or is she being framed? Complicating matters are Madison's burgeoning feelings for both sexy vampire Colin Reddy and fellow "beater" detective Mike Notchey. The stakes have never been higher as Madison and the vampires race to solve the mystery and stop the killer. Praise: "This is good, cheeky fun with a solid mystery, loads of possible villains and a genuinely sexy romp on the fang side."—RT Book Reviews "Refreshingly intelligent investigative work...Dark humor, edgy suspense, and an appealing cast of characters will leave readers anxiously awaiting the next book."—Publishers Weekly "This story has lots of surprises all of which gave credence to the story as a whole. A great read."—Suspense Magazine "Jaffarian's tantalizing, tangled mystery and well-drawn characters will keep readers interested in the action."—Library Journal "Sexy repartee, brisk plotting, and splendid supernatural scene-setting... a decidedly fresh spin on vamp lit."—Sophie Littlefield, Anthony Award-winning author of A Bad Day for Sorry

Author : Alison Green
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2018-05-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780399181825

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Ask a Manager by Alison Green Pdf

From the creator of the popular website Ask a Manager and New York’s work-advice columnist comes a witty, practical guide to 200 difficult professional conversations—featuring all-new advice! There’s a reason Alison Green has been called “the Dear Abby of the work world.” Ten years as a workplace-advice columnist have taught her that people avoid awkward conversations in the office because they simply don’t know what to say. Thankfully, Green does—and in this incredibly helpful book, she tackles the tough discussions you may need to have during your career. You’ll learn what to say when • coworkers push their work on you—then take credit for it • you accidentally trash-talk someone in an email then hit “reply all” • you’re being micromanaged—or not being managed at all • you catch a colleague in a lie • your boss seems unhappy with your work • your cubemate’s loud speakerphone is making you homicidal • you got drunk at the holiday party Praise for Ask a Manager “A must-read for anyone who works . . . [Alison Green’s] advice boils down to the idea that you should be professional (even when others are not) and that communicating in a straightforward manner with candor and kindness will get you far, no matter where you work.”—Booklist (starred review) “The author’s friendly, warm, no-nonsense writing is a pleasure to read, and her advice can be widely applied to relationships in all areas of readers’ lives. Ideal for anyone new to the job market or new to management, or anyone hoping to improve their work experience.”—Library Journal (starred review) “I am a huge fan of Alison Green’s Ask a Manager column. This book is even better. It teaches us how to deal with many of the most vexing big and little problems in our workplaces—and to do so with grace, confidence, and a sense of humor.”—Robert Sutton, Stanford professor and author of The No Asshole Rule and The Asshole Survival Guide “Ask a Manager is the ultimate playbook for navigating the traditional workforce in a diplomatic but firm way.”—Erin Lowry, author of Broke Millennial: Stop Scraping By and Get Your Financial Life Together

Author : Raymond W. Thorp, Jr.,Robert Bunker
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2016-01-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9780253021229

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Crow Killer, New Edition by Raymond W. Thorp, Jr.,Robert Bunker Pdf

The movie Jeremiah Johnson introduced millions to the legendary mountain man, John Johnson. The real Johnson was a far cry from the Redford version. Standing 6'2" in his stocking feet and weighing nearly 250 pounds, he was a mountain man among mountain men, one of the toughest customers on the western frontier. As the story goes, one morning in 1847 Johnson returned to his Rocky Mountain trapper's cabin to find the remains of his murdered Indian wife and her unborn child. He vowed vengeance against an entire Indian tribe. Crow Killer tells of that one-man, decades-long war to avenge his beloved. Whether seen as a realistic glimpse of a long ago, fierce frontier world, or as a mythic retelling of the many tales spun around and by Johnson, Crow Killer is unforgettable. This new edition, redesigned for the first time, features an introduction by western frontier expert Nathan E. Bender and a glossary of Indian tribes.

Author : Tom Lambert
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2021-04-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1034846493

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Raised by Turtles by Tom Lambert Pdf

A collection of essays, some funny, some not so funny, written between 1992 and 2020.