A Great And Glorious Adventure
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A Great And Glorious Adventure
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Author : Gordon Corrigan
language : en
Publisher: Atlantic Books Ltd
Release Date : 2013-07-04
A Great And Glorious Adventure written by Gordon Corrigan and has been published by Atlantic Books Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-07-04 with History categories.
The Hundred Years War was fought between 1337 and 1453 over English claims to both the throne of France by right of inheritance and large parts of the country that had been at one time Norman or, later, English. The fighting ebbed and flowed, but despite their superior tactics and great victories at Crecy, Poitiers and Agincourt, the English could never hope to secure their claims in perpetuity: France was wealthier and far more populous, and while the English won the battles, they could not hope to hold forever the lands they conquered. The real and abiding significance of the war lies in the fact that, at its end, the English had become English, as opposed to Anglo-French, and France too had set out on the road to nationhood. (Both countries would subsequently become the very best of enemies.) The war also sparked a real revolution in the English way of waging war, with increasing professionalism and the use of technology to make up for lack of numbers - factors which remain relevant throughout the subsequent history of the English, and then the British, army and which are still critical to it today. Military historian Gordon Corrigan's new history of these epochal events is brisk, combative and refreshingly straightforward, and the great kings, men and battles of the period receive the full attention and reassessment they deserve.
The Glorious Adventure
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Author : Richard Halliburton
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010
The Glorious Adventure written by Richard Halliburton and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Mediterranean Sea categories.
The Glorious Adventure
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Author : Richard Halliburton
language : en
Publisher: Tauris Parke
Release Date : 2019-07-16
The Glorious Adventure written by Richard Halliburton and has been published by Tauris Parke this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-16 with Travel categories.
It was perhaps inevitable that Richard Halliburton, such a romantic, imaginative wanderer, would follow in the footsteps of another legendary traveller - Odysseus. Halliburton's second book, The Glorious Adventure describes his journey through the Mediterranean in the shadow of his mythical hero. In Greece, Halliburton charged Mount Olympus 'in order to visit the gods that dwelled there'; he swam the Hellespont as Byron had before him and journeyed on to Troy, where Odysseus's long adventure began. He sailed to Stromboli in the Tyrrhenian Sea, home of Aeolus god of the winds; then to the Bay of Naples, Circeo - 'island' of Circe - and Li Galli, the siren isles that shimmered off the Amalfi coast. Battling through the Straits of Messina, Odysseus's Scylla and Charybdis, he explored Sicily and Corfu before setting out for the shores of Ithaca, long-forgotten home for one, the end of an adventure for another. As epic and eventful as The Odyssey itself and one of the most captivating travel books of the 20th century, The Glorious Adventure evokes the romance of another time, when heroes and gods walked the earth.
The Glorious Adventures Of The Sunshine Queen
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Author : Geraldine McCaughrean
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins
Release Date : 2011-05-17
The Glorious Adventures Of The Sunshine Queen written by Geraldine McCaughrean and has been published by HarperCollins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-05-17 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Ever since the magnificent Miss Loucien gave up teaching to join the Bright Lights Theater Company, school days have lacked a certain . . . drama . . . especially for Cissy, who longs for a life in show business, and Kookie, who craves adventure. But when a diphtheria outbreak interrupts the dull routine, Cissy and Kookie are evacuated to the doubtful safety of the Bright Lights’ summer home—a shipwrecked paddle steamer on the flooded Missouri River. Thus begins a wild and unpredictable journey downstream serving up grand performances, aggrieved river gamblers, irate lawmen, and perilous races. And when at long last Cissy steps into the limelight, the stakes are higher than she ever imagined. Renowned storyteller Geraldine McCaughrean weaves a rip-roaring adventure in this funny tale that’s chock-full of humor and heart.
The Great Glorious Goddamn Of It All
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Author : Josh Ritter
language : en
Publisher: Harlequin
Release Date : 2021-09-07
The Great Glorious Goddamn Of It All written by Josh Ritter and has been published by Harlequin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-07 with Fiction categories.
From singer-songwriter Josh Ritter, a lyrical, sweeping novel about a young boy's coming-of-age during the last days of the lumberjacks. In the tiny timber town of Cordelia, Idaho, ninety-nine year old Weldon Applegate recounts his life in all its glory, filled with tall tales writ large with murder, mayhem, avalanches and bootlegging. It’s the story of dark pine forests brewing with ancient magic, and Weldon’s struggle as a boy to keep his father’s inherited timber claim, the Lost Lot, from the ravenous clutches of Linden Laughlin. Ever since young Weldon stepped foot in the deep Cordelia woods as a child, he dreamed of joining the rowdy ranks of his ancestors in their epic axe-swinging adventures. Local legend says their family line boasts some of the greatest lumberjacks to ever roam the American West, but at the beginning of the twentieth century, the jacks are dying out, and it’s up to Weldon to defend his family legacy. Braided with haunting saloon tunes and just the right dose of magic, The Great Glorious Goddamn of It All is a novel bursting with heart, humor and an utterly transporting adventure that is sure to sweep you away into the beauty of the tall snowy mountain timber.
Crowdsourcing Paris
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Author : J. H. Bunting
language : en
Publisher: Crowdsource Adventure
Release Date : 2019-10-11
Crowdsourcing Paris written by J. H. Bunting and has been published by Crowdsource Adventure this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-10-11 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
When a cautious writer, J.H. Bunting, decides to take his family to Paris, he realizes he's just $600 short. To raise the money his audience donates to 12 adventures they chose for him to accomplish in Paris. What follows is a series of uncomfortable, amusing, and sometimes life-threatening adventures in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Bunting finds dead authors in Pere Lachaise cemetery, performs a song and dance under Arch de Triumphe, and gets lost in the 100 miles of illegal catacombs 60 m below the city. Follow Bunting as he stumbles his way through Paris and witness a side of the City of Light you've never seen before.
Legs Eleven
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Author : Captain Walter C. Belford
language : en
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
Release Date : 2023-02-15
Legs Eleven written by Captain Walter C. Belford and has been published by Andrews UK Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-02-15 with History categories.
For Australia the First World War remains the most costly conflict in terms of deaths and casualties. From a population of fewer than five million, 416,809 men enlisted, of which over 60,000 were killed and 156,000 wounded, gassed, or taken prisoner. In general terms with Australian unit histories the quality of authorship is very good, most of them share the common strength of making plentiful mention of the individual officers and men who served, fought, died, was wounded, or taken prisoner, or who came safely home at the end of it all. They are a prime source for genealogists and military historians.
Romanticism
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Author : Darin Penzera
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-08-31
Romanticism written by Darin Penzera and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-08-31 with Self-Help categories.
Wild By Nature
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Author : Tom Morrisey
language : en
Publisher: Baker Books
Release Date : 2001-04-01
Wild By Nature written by Tom Morrisey and has been published by Baker Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-04-01 with Religion categories.
This is a book for those who love adventure and who are driven to explore the earth God has created. The author draws from his own experiences in the world of sports to offer insight into the thoughts and reflections of athletes as they encounter a world of high drama and, at times, unanticipated beauty. While testing his determination and skill in mountain climbing or deep sea diving, for example, the author observes how biblical truths are as applicable in the wilds of nature as they are in a serene church setting on Sunday morning. No matter how extreme our lifestyle, God is there with those who honor him.
The Glorious Adventure
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Author : Richard Halliburton
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1927
The Glorious Adventure written by Richard Halliburton and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1927 with Mediterranean Region categories.
"It was perhaps inevitable that Richard Halliburton, such a romantic, imaginative wanderer, would follow in the footsteps of another legendary traveller -- Odysseus. Halliburton's second book, The Glorious Adventure describes his journey through the Mediterranean in the shadow of his mythical hero. In Greece, Halliburton charged Mount Olympus 'in order to visit the gods that dwelled there'; he swam the Hellespont as Byron had before him and journeyed on to Troy, where Odysseus's long adventure began. He sailed to Stromboli in the Tyrrhenian Sea, home of Aeolus god of the winds; then to the Bay of Naples, Circeo -- 'island' of Circe -- and Li Galli, the siren isles that shimmered off the Amalfi coast. Battling through the Straits of Messina, Odysseus's Scylla and Charybdis, he explored Sicily and Corfu before setting out for the shores of Ithaca, long-forgotten home for one, the end of an adventure for another. As epic and eventful as The Odyssey itself and one of the most captivating travel books of the 20th century, The Glorious Adventure evokes the romance of another time, when heroes and gods walked the earth.