Added by: Kahena | Karma: 11526.37 | Fiction literature | 30 October 2010
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Adventures in the Far West
A group of tough young Brits make their way to the west of North America, where there are numerous hazards, in the form of grizzly bears, wolves, and a few tribes of Indians who definitely did not want them there. For much of the book they are with a tribe that is very friendly, and thus we are able to learn much of the ways of these people. But towards the end of the book our heroes take part in rescuing a wagon-train of emigrants that had been attacked by a hostile tribe, and a beautiful young lady seized and ridden away with.
Heroes: From Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar to Churchill and de Gaulle
A galaxy of legendary figures from the annals of Western history In this enlightening and entertaining work, Paul Johnson, the bestselling author of Intellectuals and Creators, approaches the subject of heroism with stirring examples of men and women from every age, walk of life, and corner of the planet who have inspired and transformed not only their own cultures but the entire world as well.
In Search of British Heroes is the story of five legends of British history – Boudicca, Robin Hood, Macbeth, King Harold and William Wallace. All five of them can be said, by their lives and deaths, to have changed our country forever. Not because they were hugely successful, in fact, all but one died a failure, but because, even in their lifetimes, they were seen as symbolising something greater than themselves. This is the stuff of which true legends are made.
Have Fun with American Heroes: Activities, Projects and Fascinating Facts
Who is your favorite American hero—Thomas Jefferson, Susan B. Anthony, Martin Luther King, Cesar Chavez, or Sally Ride? Many of these men and women took risks to secure freedom for all Americans. Have Fun with American Heroes is filled with brief biographies, fascinating facts, and interesting quotes from most well-known and popular American heroes. The book also contains fun-filled experiments and activities that will stretch your imagination and give you a better appreciation of these historical figures.
Clash is an award-winning independent monthly magazine dedicated to music, fashion, film and lifestyle. Exquisitely produced, its unique style presents exclusive in-depth interviews from legends and future heroes of music across all genres, made by passionate music lovers for music lovers. With an insightful and trusted reviews section, Clash is the only magazine you’ll ever need.
