Til The Coal Train Hauled It Away

Author : Timothy Crumrin
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2017-08-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9781546204169

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Til the Coal Train Hauled It Away by Timothy Crumrin Pdf

In 1910 West Terre Haute, Indiana was the fastest growing town in the United States. Its population increased by an astonishing 376 percent from the previous decade. Its growth was spurred by the rich natural resources, coal, clay and gravel, that surrounded it. In essence, West Terre Haute's success was built on holes in the ground. When those resources were depleted, a downward spiral began. This book is an intimate look at the people, events, triumphs and tragedies of the town written by a native son. But it is not just the story of this Indiana town. It is representative of all the areas that relied upon a single industry or resource, from the New England mill towns to the steel towns of the Rust Belt, This book looks at the lives of people who took on life as it came.

Author : Tim Crumrin
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2020-08-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9781439670903

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Hidden History of Terre Haute by Tim Crumrin Pdf

Many know about Terre Haute's long-gone reputation as a "sin city," but that hardly tells the whole story. Unknown to all but a few, the city was home to a POW camp for Confederate prisoners and divers once plucked valuable freshwater pearls from the Wabash River. Druggist Jacob Baur discovered a way to liquefy carbon dioxide, earning him the title "King of Soda Fountains." Before the advent of Hollywood, motion pictures were made here. And one of the biggest child stars of the 1930s and '40s was a local boy named Billy Lee. He joined another child star from the area, Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer of Our Gang fame. Historian Tim Crumrin reveals the overlooked events and people in Terre Haute's past.

Author : Tim Crumrin
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2022-02-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9781439674499

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Terre Haute’s Notorious Red Light District by Tim Crumrin Pdf

The author of Hidden History of Terre Haute and Wicked Terre Haute explores the home of sin in the Sin City. Home to uproarious saloons, swindling gambling dens, and thriving brothels, Terre Haute's infamous West End was so wild the Chicago Tribunecalled it "the scene of a hundred all night carousings." Pimps, pickpockets, and conmen roamed the crowded streets where legendary Madam Edith Brown's pleasure palace was the crown jewel of brothels. Yet more than a mere den in inequity, the West End was also a community that could put bickering differences aside and pull together to help their neighbors. And it wasn't only a place for seedy enterprise, but also a place for stores, cafes, and homes. Historian Tim Crumrin presents the first complete history of this legendary area and separates myth from reality to reveal the very human side of the West End.

Author : Tim Crumrin
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2019-03-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9781439666388

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Wicked Terre Haute by Tim Crumrin Pdf

Join local historian Tim Crumrin as he reveals the blackguards, rogues and swindlers of Terre Haute's rough and rowdy past. For more than a century, Terre Haute earned its reputation as a sin city. One of the most notorious red-light districts in the Midwest, the West End, housed sixty brothels and nearly one thousand prostitutes at its height in the 1920s. Across this sordid scene strode the stylish and indomitable Edith Brown, the city's most famous madam. When Prohibition made the city bootlegger central, violence erupted as rival gangs vied for turf. Gamblers flooded in from all corners of the country, making Terre Haute's Wire Room second only to Las Vegas. Through it all, corrupt politicians like Mayor Donn Roberts profited handsomely from grift and deception.

Author : Richard Pederson
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2011-09-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781465357786

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Coaltrain by Richard Pederson Pdf

This book is an environmental fiction novel, dealing with 2 brothers from West Virginia, who high-jack and then blow up a giant train loaded with coal, as a protest against the coal companies strip-mining all the land surrounding their mountain family farm. In preparation for the operation, one brother hitch-hikes West, to enlist the aid of an old family friend, and meets and falls in love with a tall beautiful girl in Denver. The other brother heads East, and rescues a young swimmer from a deadly stinging jellyfish, and meets a wise yoga master, from whom he learns much. This is an action packed story, with an exciting plot, and yet deals with many topics of today's society, especially the negative aspects of our current energy policies of burning so much coal and fossil fuels. The environmentally aware reader should find it entertaining and exciting, especially the ending, where the disastrous effects of strip-mining collide full force with a mountain family's fierce determination to save the land they love.

Author : Michael J. Lannoo,Rochelle M. Stiles
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000038316

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The Call of the Crawfish Frog by Michael J. Lannoo,Rochelle M. Stiles Pdf

Crawfish Frogs (Rana areolata) have been called the most secretive frog in North America, and it is unusual in the twenty-first century – in the most scientifically advanced country in the world – that basic discoveries can still be made on an animal that inhabits a quarter of the United States. This is not only a story of the biology of Crawfish Frogs, but a case study of discovery. This volume describes the life history and natural history critical to the survival of the endangered amphibian and recommends management actions to ensure persistence. The authors tell an optimistic conservation biology story and fill a gap between science and the public. The authors have compiled and summarized the peer-reviewed literature on the biology of Crawfish Frogs, which may be one of the most interesting frogs in North America (that nobody knows about). Key Features Recounts the story of an imperiled species and how to go about saving it Vividly brings science to life and makes it accessible Provides a popular account of natural history research and ecological fieldwork Related Titles D. Vieira de Andrade, C. R. Bevier & J. Eduardo de Carvalho, eds. Amphibian and Reptile Adaptations to the Environment: Interplay Between Physiology and Behavior (ISBN 978-1-4822-2204-3). M. Ogielska, ed. Reproduction of Amphibians (ISBN 978-1-1381-1771-6). D. W. Sparling, G. Linder, C. A. Bishop & S. Krest, eds. Ecotoxicology of Amphibians and Reptiles, 2nd Edition (ISBN 978-1-4200-6416-2). F. L. Frye. Reptiles and Amphibians: Self-Assessment Color Review, Second Edition (ISBN 978-1-4822-5760-1).

Author : Matt Jones,Chris Tomlin
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2020-03-31
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781982142056

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Mitch, Please! by Matt Jones,Chris Tomlin Pdf

The New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller about how Mitch McConnell has been bad for Kentucky—and why he needs to be voted out of office from the founder of Kentucky Sports Radio and attorney Matt Jones. They say all politics is local. In 2020, Mitch McConnell will have served five full terms as a US Senator. Thirty years. The Senate Majority leader’s power is as undeniable as it is infuriating, and the people of Kentucky have had enough. Led by Matt Jones, they (and they alone) have the power to oust him from office. How did Jones, a local boy turned attorney turned sports radio host come to shine the brightest light on McConnell’s ineptitude? Simple—he knows Kentucky inside and out, and has used the state’s love of sports as an entry point for showcasing how McConnell has failed his fellow citizens both economically and socially for three decades. Entertaining, maddening, yet ultimately inspiring, these stories from Kentuckians in each of its 120 counties illustrate the Senate Majority leader’s stunning shortcomings. “Jones employs a sharp, political scalpel eviscerating McConnell…[and this book is] an effective combination of description and vivisection” (Kirkus Reviews). Jones brings his trademark wit and wisdom throughout the book, while also offering a beautiful portrait of a state with arguably the most untapped potential in our country. Ultimately, the white-hot hatred for McConnell on the coasts is just white noise. Only the people of Kentucky can remove him from office. Here, Matt Jones demonstrates he has the influence, charisma, and institutional knowledge to lead the charge. He and his fellow Kentuckians have had enough—and they’re ready for a fight.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 756 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1962
Category : Railroads
ISBN : UOM:39015013030518

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Trains by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 820 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1893
Category : Electronic
ISBN : STANFORD:36105025673141

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Railway Carmen's Journal by Anonim Pdf

Author : Kevin Wehr
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 585 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2011-06-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781412996938

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Green Culture by Kevin Wehr Pdf

Colorful bracelets, funky brooches, and beautiful handmade beads: young crafters learn to make all these and much more with this fantastic step-by-step guide. In 12 exciting projects with simple steps and detailed instructions, budding fashionistas create their own stylish accessories to give as gifts or add a touch of personal flair to any ensemble. Following the successful "Art Smart" series, "Craft Smart" presents a fresh, fun approach to four creative skills: knitting, jewelry-making, papercrafting, and crafting with recycled objects. Each book contains 12 original projects to make, using a range of readily available materials. There are projects for boys and girls, carefully chosen to appeal to readers of all abilities. A special "techniques and materials" section encourages young crafters to try out their own ideas while learning valuable practical skills.

Author : Susan Wise Bauer
Publisher : Peace Hill Press
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2004-04-12
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781942968023

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Story of the World, Vol. 3: History for the Classical Child: Early Modern Times (Revised Edition) (Vol. 3) (Story of the World) by Susan Wise Bauer Pdf

This third book in the four-volume narrative history series for elementary students will transform your study of history. The Story of the World has won awards from numerous homeschooling magazines and readers' polls—over 150,000 copies of the series in print! Now more than ever, other cultures are affecting our everyday lives—and our children need to learn about the other countries of the world and their history. Susan Wise Bauer has provided a captivating guide to the history of other lands. Written in an engaging, straightforward manner, The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child; Volume 3: Early Modern Times weaves world history into a story book format. Who was the Sun King? Why did the Luddites go around England smashing machines? And how did samurai become sumo wrestlers? The Story of the World covers the sweep of human history from ancient times until the present. Africa, China, Europe, the Americas—find out what happened all around the world in long-ago times. Designed as a read-aloud project for parents and children to share together, The Story of the World includes each continent and major people group. Volume 3: Early Modern Times is the third of a four volume series and covers the major historical events in the years 1600 to 1850, as well as including maps, illustrations, and tales from each culture. Each Story of the World volume provides a full year of history study when combined with the Activity Book, Audiobook, and Tests—each available separately to accompany each volume of The Story of the World Text Book. Volume 3 Grade Recommendation: Grades 3-8.

Author : Dr. James A. Franklin Sr.
Publisher : Page Publishing Inc
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2020-12-22
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781662409424

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Golden Nuggets by Dr. James A. Franklin Sr. Pdf

Golden Nuggets is a collection of stories of the old South, stories of African American communities of the old South, and stories of successful African American youth of the old South. Golden Nuggets talks about four prominent preachers and their positive impact on the development of African Americans in the old South (Dr. Benjamin E. Mays, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Dr. William Samuel Mims, and Rev. James Foster Marshall). Golden Nuggets discusses African Americans as patriots. Golden Nuggets discusses some folkways and mores of the old South that affected African Americans. School integration in the old South: was it integration or assimilation? Golden Nuggets gives a review of the Warren Court on integration and “so it is ordered.” Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall and his role in changing the old South. The 9/11 New York experience. “Lifting the Veil of Ignorance” in a predominantly black Southern county. What was the New Farmers of America (NFA) organization in South Carolina? What was its impact on African American males of the old South? What was the New Homemakers of America (NHA) organization in South Carolina? What was its impact on African American females of the old South? The play habits of black and white youth in the old South. The “love story” of a Southern rural town. Today’s society doesn’t know “real poverty.” Poems of hope. Lessons learned in the old South for the rearing of children, which may have value today. This is a contemporary work that talks of the old and suggests how some old experiences might help in today’s society.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Subcommittee on the Environment
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 656 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Grants-in-aid
ISBN : UOM:39015081207790

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Land Use Planning Act of 1973 by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Subcommittee on the Environment Pdf

Considers H.R. 2942, H.R. 4862, H.R. 91, H.R. 6894, H.R. 7986, H.R. 6460, H.R. 7233.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 946 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Legislative hearings
ISBN : UCAL:B3605726

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Hearings, Reports and Prints of the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs Pdf

Author : A. Berle Clemensen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Railroads
ISBN : PURD:32754073195038

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Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Line, Scranton to Slateford Junction, Pennsylvania by A. Berle Clemensen Pdf