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Colonel William Crosbie Hunter was a businessman and self-help writer who was moderately popular in the early 20th century. His books set forth his personal philosophy on health, happiness, human relations, and success in the business world. Pep, billed as "A book of how's not why's for physical and mental efficiency," was published in 1914 and went through several editions. (Introduction by Pleonic)

This is an autobiography by Michigan Governor Chase Osborn. Osborn was born in 1860 in a log house in Huntington County, Indiana and later attended Purdue University, without graduating. He briefly worked at the Chicago Tribune and a newspaper in Milwaukee before marrying in 1881. He and his bride moved to Florence, on the northern border of Wisconsin, to run a local newspaper and prospect for iron. In Florence he used his newspaper to organize opposition to the criminals who controlled the town, at great risk to his life. Later in the 1880s he moved to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, and again ...

"Early in the summer of 1860, I had an attack of gold fever. In Chicago, the conditions for such a malady were all favorable. Since the panic of 1857 there had been three years of general depression, money was scarce, there was little activity in business, the outlook was discouraging, and I, like hundreds of others, felt blue." Thus Chalkley J. Hambleton begins his pithy and engrossing tale of participation in the Pike's Peak gold rush. Four men in partnership hauled 24 tons of mining equipment by ox cart across the Great Plains from St. Joseph, Missouri, to Denver, Colorado. Hambleton ...

Mr. Hargreaves, during the course of his work as a real estate agent, encounters a variety of haunted properties. Why are the buildings haunted? Who are the ghosts? Will Mr. Hargreaves and his trusty secretary, Miss Alwyne Sargent, solve the mysteries and sell the properties without running afoul of the ghosts? - Summary by Elsie Selwyn

The Land of Little Rain is a book of sketches which portray the high desert country of southern California, where the Sierras descend into the Mojave Desert. Mary Austin finds beauty in the harsh landscape: "This is the sense of the desert hills--that there is room enough and time enough. . . The treeless spaces uncramp the soul." Her story begins with the water trails that lead toward the few life giving springs--the way marked for men by ancient Indian pictographs. Life and death play out at these springs. Rabbits fall prey to the coyote; buzzards hang heavily in the sky above. She then ...

This 1955 book by an acknowledged authority is an absorbing account of meteorology before the advent of weather satellites. “This is the lively account of the hair-raising experiences of the men who have probed by sea and air into the inner mysteries of the world’s most terrible storms…. Here is the first intimate revelation of what the human eye and the most modern radars see in the violent regions of the tropical vortex. The descriptions of the activities of these valiant scouts of the storms are taken from personal interviews with military flyers and weathermen who have risked their ...

After having a difficult time establishing a career as a novelist, O’Donnell discovered to his happy surprise that the reading public was very interested in his hobby of chasing ghosts, which he called “Superphysical Research.” After this, he made a habit of buttonholing friends and strangers to find out what experiences they had had with spirits and phantasms. He happily volunteered to camp out overnight in houses known to be haunted, and he made a concerted effort to discover any unhappy events that had, perhaps, led a ghost to inhabit. This, then, is a collection of his juiciest ...

Host Lenny Vaughn explores the underground world of promotional vinyl—rare "Not For Sale" pressings never meant for public hands. Each episode uncovers why these industry castoffs became music's most coveted collectibles, from sonic mysteries to courtroom battles. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

Charles Sternberg was an American fossil collector and paleontologist. He was active in both fields from 1876 to 1928, and collected fossils for private collectors as well as for international museums. This book is part travelogue, part paleontology, and part historical narrative of life on the open prairie. In it, Sternberg tells of his early interest in fossil hunting as a boy, and scientific expeditions from his first in 1876 to one for the Munich Museum in 1901. - Summary by Ava

This short work attempts to establish that Jesus had black ancestry dating back to Ham, the son of Noah, who had been made black-skinned as a punishment for having seen his father naked. Furthermore, Canaanites are here also identified as being black, and according to the author, several important Jewish figures and ancestors of Jesus had children by this group of people. - Summary by Jim Locke

Follow Roderick and his friends Wabi and Mukoki on their adventures in the pristine North. They fight voracious wolves, hostile natives, and the vicious elements of nature, while on the hunt. Getting more than they bargained for, they discover a mysterious cabin, and stumble upon a secret that has lain hidden for half a century. Full of twists and turns, danger and suspense, The Wolf Hunters, the prequel to The Gold Hunters, is an excellent read. (Introduction by Brian Adey)

Journey into the heart of the Amazon with H.M. Tomlinsons The Sea and the Jungle, a remarkable travel narrative that captures his firsthand experiences aboard the English steamer Capella. Driven by a desire to escape his mundane job in London, Tomlinson embarks on an adventurous voyage to deliver supplies to railroad workers amidst the lush, untamed wilderness of Brazil. His account is rich with vivid imagery of the tumultuous sea, the vibrant tropics, and the myriad challenges he faces—from storms and yellow fever to the peculiarities of life in the jungle. With a blend of sharp wit and ...

In the gripping tale originally featured in the May 1960 issue of Amazing Science Fiction Stories, Jack Odin returns to the enigmatic world of Opal‚Aîonly to discover it in shambles. With many of his allies lost and the land submerged, he faces insurmountable challenges as he embarks on a daring quest to rescue the woman he vowed to protect, now captured by the sinister Grim Hagen and taken to the stars. The stakes are high, and Jack must rally whatever strength he has left to save her. (Summary by Elliott Miller)

Join the author on an engaging journey through the tumultuous waters of World War I, where youll discover the remarkable ships and their courageous crews as they confront the menacing German U-boats. Each compelling short story offers a complete narrative, bringing to life the bravery and ingenuity of those who sailed the seas during this pivotal time. Not only is the author a talented storyteller, but he is also a celebrated Olympic athlete, boasting a bronze, silver, and gold medal from the 1896 Athens Olympics, along with a silver medal from the 1900 Paris Games. (Summary by wtomcho)

This riveting historical novel launches a series chronicling the fierce colonial struggle between France and England in North America. Centering on the battle for influence over the powerful Iroquois Confederacy, or Hodenosaunee, the story combines rich detail with historical fidelity to portray a gripping era culminating in the fall of Quebec.

This vivid tale of the Wild West explores a land untouched by civilization. Romance, danger, and untamed beauty unfold in Reid's adventurous epic.

The Gold Hunters follows three men on a desperate quest for a legendary treasure hidden deep in the Canadian wilderness. As they follow cryptic clues and face natural and human dangers, they must rely on their wits and courage to claim the fortune.

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Join Chalkley J. Hambleton as he embarks on a gripping journey back to the summer of 1860, when he, like many others, was caught in the throes of gold fever. Amid Chicagos economic depression, Hambleton and his partners set off for the Pikes Peak gold rush, hauling 24 tons of mining equipment across the Great Plains. Through his vivid storytelling, youll experience their encounters with buffalo herds, Native Americans, and the disheartened multitude of gold seekers returning empty-handed. Setting camp near Mountain City, Colorado, Hambletons tale is a captivating account of hope, ...

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