The Sandy Knoll Murder Legacy Of The Sheepshooters

Author : Melany Tupper
Publisher : Central Oregon Books LLC
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2010-12-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9780983169123

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The Sandy Knoll Murder, Legacy of the Sheepshooters by Melany Tupper Pdf

The Sandy Knoll Murder, Legacy of the Sheepshooters is the true story of the high-profile 1904 murder of John Creed Conn, who disappeared in the midst of central Oregon's bloody range war period. That circumstance has always been believed to have precipitated his death. Sensational and intriguing, the details of the murder held the reading public in rapt attention with articles appearing on the front page of the Oregonian for nine months after Conn's mysterious disappearance. It is not very often that a prominent man, a celebrity, vanishes from the main street of an Oregon town in broad daylight. And even less often does a missing man's body reappear on a small, sandy knoll outside of that same town seven weeks later. This work is the result of six years of painstaking research that encompassed eighty other homicides and suspicious deaths of the period, Conn's life and relationships, the circumstances of his death, and all that was ever written by and about the sheepshooters. All of the planning that the killer put into making Conn vanish showed a high level of control and organization on his part. But, he did unwittingly leave some clues to his identity, and they could be traced like fingerprints through the ink of the newspapers of the day. Other clues were left like footprints in the soil surrounding the Sandy Knoll and in the behaviors that he exhibited there. Conn was the brother of a district attorney and a member of a politically prominent and well-connected family. He was a local celebrity and a respected figure, and there could be no doubt that a massive man hunt and investigation would ensue. Every effort has been made to adhere to the facts of the case, long-held as the legacy of the sheepshooters. The Creed Conn murder was then, and remains today, one of the most sensational in the history of the state of Oregon.

Author : Oregon Historical Society
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Northwest, Pacific
ISBN : UCR:31210022046344

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Oregon Historical Quarterly by Oregon Historical Society Pdf

Author : Melany Tupper
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2013-08-30
Category : Murder
ISBN : 0983169152

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The Trapper Murders by Melany Tupper Pdf

From the author of The Sandy Knoll Murder, a sequel: In the spring of 1924, the bodies of three men were found just off shore of the main boat launch at Lava Lake. Then, as now, the site is a recreational hot spot of the Cascade Lakes region and nearby Bend, Oregon. The trappers had disappeared from a cabin at Little Lava Lake, isolated by several feet of wintertime snow. This is the true story of the Lava Lakes triple murder, long believed to have been the work of two men, and the search for the previously unidentifed partner of the only known suspect in the case. A chain of similar, unsolved killings points to one man as that parnter, for the case contained several inescapable facts: there was indeed a relationship between the two criminals; the bodies had been shoved through a hole in the ice of Lava Lake; one of the men had been bludgeoned, and there was a peculiar half dollar-size hole in the right side of his head. Each of these facts are suggestive, but when taken together, they are almost conclusive.

Author : Ted Haynes,Grace Vandevert McNellis
Publisher : Robleda Company, Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0964650622

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Vandevert by Ted Haynes,Grace Vandevert McNellis Pdf

Central Oregon was almost uninhabited when William Plutarch Vandevert homesteaded a cattle ranch on the Little Deschutes River in 1892. The ranch has been a stage stop, a frontier post office, a one room school, and a dance pavilion. It has hosted horses, dogs, and sheep. Today the ranch is home to some of the finest log homes in the west.

Author : Richard Negri
Publisher : Applewood Books
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2009-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781429090599

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Tales of Canyonland Cowboys by Richard Negri Pdf

With his tape recorder, Richard Negri captured the life stories of seven men and three women who lived by herding cattle and sheep in the area around what is now Canyonlands National Park. Encompassing Wayne, Emery, and Garfield counties in southeastern Utah, this was a scenic land of isolated ranches, precipitous paths, and little water or food in the San Rafael Desert and the canyonlands west of the Green and Colorado Rivers. The stories he captured are rich with descriptive details of landscape and the challenges it presented to both humans and animals eeking out a living in this parched territory. The interviews with these early cowboys and cowgirls, sheepmen and sheepwomen, are full of colloquialisms, western flavor, and strong opinions. Fleshed out with maps and photographs, the stories capture the precarious existence of these people, celebrating their triumphs and their challenges, often begging the question of how or why one would choice to live in this hard-scrabble place. What shines clear in these stories is the committment these men and women have to their way of life and to the land they called home.

Author : Carol Gardner
Publisher : Andrews McMeel Publishing
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2001-10-02
Category : Humor
ISBN : 0740718975

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Zelda Wisdom by Carol Gardner Pdf

Zelda, a seven-year-old bulldog, is the most unlikely of supermodels, who happens to star in the Zelda Wisdom greeting card line and other licensed products. This kit includes a 32-page booklet from her book, Zelda Wisdom, and a canine cut-out that stands up and can be dressed in three ravishing cling-made outfits. The combination is a howl!

Author : Jarold Ramsey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : STANFORD:36105111927757

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New Era by Jarold Ramsey Pdf

New Era is a graceful and literate collection of personal essays on the human and natural history of the Central Oregon high desert, focusing on what happened to the people and the land of this region during and after the homesteading era of 1900 to 1920. It is a book full of stories--about early Indian/Anglo connections, about the ghost town of Opal City, about homestead ranches and the families who struggled to make their lives there. Each chapter offers a new perspective on the interplay of human and natural history in a challenging time and place. Although Ramsey's focus is intensely local, he explores how these local details have larger Western and American meanings, too. In his introduction, Ramsey writes that the title of his book comes from the name of our little country school, and if it catches a sense of the indomitable optimism of the homesteaders who established it for their children, I also want it so suggest my concern ... with changes in the land, and with what can get thrown aside and lost in the name of newness and progress. The stories gathered in New Era capture these changing and changed lives and landscapes. Jarold Ramsey was born in Central Oregon and grew up on his family's ranch there. He left the ranch to attend college, and became an award-winning essayist and poet, as well as a published playwright and a respected authority on traditional American Indian literature. New Era will appeal to a wide range of readers beyond those interested in the Oregon high desert country, especially those who value story-telling and the literature of place.

Author : Richard H. Engeman
Publisher : Timber Press (OR)
Page : 429 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : History
ISBN : 9780881928990

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The Oregon Companion by Richard H. Engeman Pdf

What's the connection between Ken Kesey and Nancy's Yogurt? How about the difference between a hoedad and a webfoot? What became of the Pixie Kitchen and the vanished Lambert Gardens? This handbook of over 1000 people, places, and things features entries including towns and cities, counties, rivers, lakes, and mountains.

Author : James A Yuskavitch,James A. Vuskavitch,Leslie D. Cole
Publisher : Falcon Guides
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1998-10
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1573800732

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The Insiders' Guide to Bend and Central Oregon by James A Yuskavitch,James A. Vuskavitch,Leslie D. Cole Pdf

A passion for the outdoors brings many to Bend. Nestled along the east side of the Cascade Mountains and on the banks of the beautiful Deschutes River, Bend is noted for its invigorating climate perfect for fly-fishing, hiking, biking, kayaking, golfing, skiing -- the list is endless! But Bend and the surrounding towns of La Pine, Redmond and Sisters also boast unique galleries, quaint bed and breakfasts, outdoor eateries and enchanting boutiques. This all-inclusive guide is the ideal traveling companion to discover the most sought-after venues as well as the best places to escape and enjoy the scenery.

Author : Jesse A. Applegate
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1990-06-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0877704813

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A Day with the Cow Column by Jesse A. Applegate Pdf

Author : Jack Stauder
Publisher : University of Nevada Press
Page : 498 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2016-03-22
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781943859115

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The Blue and the Green by Jack Stauder Pdf

In The Blue and the Green, anthropologist Jack Stauder analyzes how large-scale political, social, and environmental processes have transformed ranching and rural life in the West. Focusing on the community of Blue, Arizona, Stauder details how the problems of overgrazing, erosion, and environmental stresses on the open range in the early twentieth century coincided with a push by the newly created US Forest Service to develop fenced grazing allotments on federal lands. Later in the twentieth century, with the enactment of the Endangered Species Act and other laws, the growing power of urban-based environmental groups resulted in the reduction of federal grazing leases throughout the West. The author combines historical research with oral interviews to explore the impact of these transformations on the ranchers residing in the Blue River Valley of eastern Arizona. Stauder gives voice to these ranchers, along with Forest Service personnel, environmental activists, scientists, and others involved with issues on “the Blue,” shedding light on how the ranchers’ rural way of life has changed dramatically over the course of the past century. This is a fascinating case study of the effects of increasing government regulations and the influence of outsiders on ranching communities in the American West.

Author : Mary Theresa Urbano
Publisher : Sentient Publications
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : 9781591810513

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The Complete Bioterrorism Survival Guide by Mary Theresa Urbano Pdf

The majority of Americans are concerned about bioterrorism but don't know how to protect themselves and their families. Experts believe it is only a matter of time before such an attack occurs. We know that in a disaster, survival during the first few days is often based on an individual's knowledge and preparation. This book synthesizes critical information into an easy-to-read format. The time to prepare is now!

Author : Ted Haynes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0964650606

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The Electronic Commerce Dictionary by Ted Haynes Pdf

Author : United States. Forest Service,Will Croft Barnes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1926
Category : Public lands
ISBN : IND:30000090063722

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The Story of the Range by United States. Forest Service,Will Croft Barnes Pdf

Author : Denis Hayes,Gail Boyer Hayes
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 397 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2015-03-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780393246636

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Cowed: The Hidden Impact of 93 Million Cows on America’s Health, Economy, Politics, Culture, and Environment by Denis Hayes,Gail Boyer Hayes Pdf

From leading ecology advocates, a revealing look at our dependence on cows and a passionate appeal for sustainable living. In Cowed, globally recognized environmentalists Denis and Gail Boyer Hayes offer a revealing analysis of how our beneficial, centuries-old relationship with bovines has evolved into one that now endangers us. Long ago, cows provided food and labor to settlers taming the wild frontier and helped the loggers, ranchers, and farmers who shaped the country’s landscape. Our society is built on the backs of bovines who indelibly stamped our culture, politics, and economics. But our national herd has doubled in size over the past hundred years to 93 million, with devastating consequences for the country’s soil and water. Our love affair with dairy and hamburgers doesn’t help either: eating one pound of beef produces a greater carbon footprint than burning a gallon of gasoline. Denis and Gail Hayes begin their story by tracing the co-evolution of cows and humans, starting with majestic horned aurochs, before taking us through the birth of today’s feedlot farms and the threat of mad cow disease. The authors show how cattle farming today has depleted America’s largest aquifer, created festering lagoons of animal waste, and drastically increased methane production. In their quest to find fresh solutions to our bovine problem, the authors take us to farms across the country from Vermont to Washington. They visit worm ranchers who compost cow waste, learn that feeding cows oregano yields surprising benefits, talk to sustainable farmers who care for their cows while contributing to their communities, and point toward a future in which we eat less, but better, beef. In a deeply researched, engagingly personal narrative, Denis and Gail Hayes provide a glimpse into what we can do now to provide a better future for cows, humans, and the world we inhabit. They show how our relationship with cows is part of the story of America itself.