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Beyond The Glimmering Lights
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Author : Trish Geran
language : en
Publisher: Stephens PressLlc
Release Date : 2006
Beyond The Glimmering Lights written by Trish Geran and has been published by Stephens PressLlc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with History categories.
Beyond the Glimmering Lights relates the struggles, pains, and victories of black residents and entertainers during the most racially unjust period in the history of Las Vegas. Told through the eyes of author and native Las Vegan Trish Geran, she narrates her Aunt Magnolia's life and times in Las Vegas, experiences that occurred from 1942 to 1960 and stories passed on by early settlers. While searching in her aunt's garden, Trish discovers the evidence that proves what she constantly heard while growing up in Las Vegas, that black people played a major role in the development of Las Vegas. Trish Geran, writes a historical saga that is part history and part journey of discovery. She describes the race relations in the city, the unfair treatment in the workplace, the indecent housing conditions and how the black residents developed their own community and Strip.
Beyond The Glimmering Lights
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Author : Trish Geran
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2022-01-25
Beyond The Glimmering Lights written by Trish Geran and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-25 with categories.
Beyond the Glimmering Lights is about the spiritual and human price the Black residents and entertainers paid to make what the world now calls the Entertainment Capitol of the World. Told through the eyes a southern unruffled 26 year old young woman named Magnolia-"Aunt Mac"-this poignant and heartwarming story bears witness of early Las Vegas (1940s-1960s) when racial divide was enforced regardless of the brave efforts and contributions Black entertainers and residents were making to the city's development. In 1943, Aunt Mac left Mississippi with a map, a flask of moonshine, and a small handgun tucked under a Bible on the front seat of her car. Her destination: a town called Las Vegas where she had heard Black people could find work earning more in one day than they made in one week back home. In less than a week, Aunt Mac rented a tent, found a job, and landed a man. She lived on the side of town designated for the Black residents and entertainers, the Westside. They worked and played on the Strip but stayed on their side. Jim Crow was in town and to keep the Blacks in check, the city allowed them to develop a Black Strip with Black owned casinos and businesses, and when the first integrated hotel/casino, the Moulin Rouge became too successful, the doors closed after six months. In 1955, an article called Negroes Can't Win in Las Vegas was published in Ebony Magazine. Now the whole world knew they had money but no pride. The Black entertainers and residents along with White tourists joined forces and threatened to protest on the Strip to end racial injustice. Aunt Mac married her last husband-number seven, became the head of housekeeping on the Strip, and settled into a cozy home surrounded by acres of the plant-cotton.
Since Beckett
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Author : Peter Boxall
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 2011-11-03
Since Beckett written by Peter Boxall and has been published by A&C Black this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-11-03 with Literary Criticism categories.
Samuel Beckett is widely regarded as 'the last modernist', the writer in whose work the aesthetic principles which drove the modernist project dwindled and were finally exhausted. And yet despite this, it is striking that many of the most important contemporary writers, across the world, see their work as emerging from a Beckettian legacy. So whilst Beckett belongs, in one sense, to the end of the modernist period, in another sense he is the well spring from which the contemporary, in a wide array of guises, can be seen to emerge. Since Beckett looks at a number of writers, in different national and political contexts, tracing the way in which Beckett's writing inhabits the contemporary, while at the same time reading back through Beckett to the modernist and proto-modernist forms he inherited. In reading Beckett against the contemporary in this way, Peter Boxall offers both a compelling re-reading of Beckett, and a powerful new analysis of contemporary culture.
Behind Japanese Lines
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Author : Richard Dunlop
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2014-02-04
Behind Japanese Lines written by Richard Dunlop and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-02-04 with History categories.
In early 1942, with World War II going badly, President Roosevelt turned to General William “Wild Bill” Donovan, now known historically as the “Father of Central Intelligence,” with orders to form a special unit whose primary mission was to prepare for the eventual reopening of the Burma Road linking Burma and China by performing guerilla operations behind the Japanese lines. Thus was born OSS Detachment 101, the first clandestine special force formed by Donovan and one that would play a highly dangerous but vital role in the reconquest of Burma by the Allies. Behind Japanese Lines, originally published in 1979, is the exciting story of the men of Detachment 101, who, with their loyal native allies—the Kachin headhunters—fought a guerilla war for almost three years. It was a war not only against a tough and unyielding enemy, but against the jungle itself, one of the most difficult and dangerous patches of terrain in the world. Exposed to blistering heat and threatened by loathsome tropical diseases, the Western-raised OSS men also found themselves beset by unfriendly tribesmen and surrounded by the jungle’s unique perils—giant leeches, cobras, and rogue tigers. Not merely a war narrative, Behind Japanese Lines is an adventure story, the story of unconventional men with an almost impossible mission fighting an irregular war in supremely hostile territory. Drawing upon the author’s own experiences as a member of Detachment 101, interviews with surviving 101 members, and classified documents, Dunlop’s tale unfolds with cinematic intensity, detailing the danger, tension, and drama of secret warfare. Never before have the activities of the OSS been recorded in such authentic firsthand detail. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer
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Author : Mark Twain
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2014-10-28
The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer written by Mark Twain and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-28 with Fiction categories.
As part of the wonderful Collector's Library series, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is one of the best-loved children's classics of all time. This attractive volume contains the complete and unabridged story with 8 full color illustrations, plus numerous black & white illustrations throughout. The deluxe edition features a full piece cloth case, a four color illustrated onlay on the front cover, foil stamping on front and spine, stained edges on three sides, printed endpapers with book plate and a satin ribbon marker. This book should have an honored place in any child's library.
Classic Women Alcott Twain Croker Chronicles Little Women By Louisa May Alcott The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer Complete By Mark Twain Proper Pride Volume 1 Of 3 By B M Croker
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Author : Louisa May Alcott
language : en
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Release Date : 2024-06-21
Classic Women Alcott Twain Croker Chronicles Little Women By Louisa May Alcott The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer Complete By Mark Twain Proper Pride Volume 1 Of 3 By B M Croker written by Louisa May Alcott and has been published by Prabhat Prakashan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-06-21 with Fiction categories.
Book 1: Join the March sisters on their heartwarming journey in “Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.” Alcott's classic novel follows the lives of the four sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—as they navigate the challenges of adolescence, friendship, and the pursuit of their dreams in Civil War-era America. Book 2: Embark on adventures along the Mississippi River with “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Complete by Mark Twain.” Twain's timeless tale introduces readers to the mischievous Tom Sawyer as he navigates boyhood, friendship, and the thrill of unexpected escapades in a small Missouri town. Book 3: Immerse yourself in the societal complexities of “Proper Pride, Volume 1 (of 3) by B. M. Croker.” Croker's novel offers a glimpse into the intricacies of class, pride, and societal expectations, unfolding a compelling narrative that explores the delicate balance between tradition and individuality.
The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer Huckleberry Finn Illustrated
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Author : Mark Twain
language : en
Publisher: DigiCat
Release Date : 2022-11-13
The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer Huckleberry Finn Illustrated written by Mark Twain and has been published by DigiCat this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-11-13 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
"The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" is a novel about a young boy growing up along the Mississippi River. The story is set in the fictional town of St. Petersburg, inspired by Hannibal, Missouri, where Twain lived. Tom Sawyer's best friends include Joe Harper and Huckleberry Finn, who will get him into troubles, but also accompany him in glorious adventures... "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" - Huckleberry "Huck" Finn and his friend, Tom Sawyer, have each come into a considerable sum of money as a result of their earlier adventures. Huck is placed under the guardianship of the Widow Douglas, who, together with her stringent sister, Miss Watson, are attempting to "civilize" him and teach him religion. Finding civilized life confining, his spirits are raised somewhat when Tom Sawyer helps him to escape one night past Miss Watson's slave Jim, to meet up with Tom's gang of self-proclaimed "robbers."
Masters Of Prose Mark Twain
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Author : Mark Twain
language : en
Publisher: Tacet Books
Release Date : 2020-06-18
Masters Of Prose Mark Twain written by Mark Twain and has been published by Tacet Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-06-18 with Fiction categories.
Welcome to the Masters of Prose book series, a selection of the best works by noteworthy authors. Literary critic August Nemo selects the most important writings of each author. A selection based on the author's novels, short stories, letters, essays and biographical texts. Thus providing the reader with an overview of the author's life and work. This edition is dedicated to the American writer Mark Twain. He was lauded by the NY Times as the "greatest humorist the United States has produced", and William Faulkner called him "the father of American literature". His novels include The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, the latter often called "The Great American Novel". Twain was born shortly after an appearance of Halley's Comet, and he predicted that he would "go out with it" as well; he died the day after the comet made its closest approach to the Earth. This book contains the following writings: Novels: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer; Adventures of Huckleberry Finn; A Connecticut Yakee In King Arthur’s Court; The Prince and the Pauper. Short Stories: About Barbers; A Dog's Tale; A Ghost Story; A Monument to Adam; Eve's Diary; Extracts from Adam's Diary; The Stolen White Elephant; Advice for Little Girls; The Californian's Tale; The Private History of a Campaign that Failed; A Telephonic Conversation. Biographical: Mark Twain’s Obituary. If you appreciate good literature, be sure to check out the other Tacet Books titles!
English Classics The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer
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Author : Mark Twain
language : en
Publisher: Gramedia Pustaka Utama
Release Date : 2018-07-02
English Classics The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer written by Mark Twain and has been published by Gramedia Pustaka Utama this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-07-02 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
“To promise not to do a thing is the surest way in the world to make a body want to go and do that very thing.”
The Ultimate Mark Twain Collection
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Author : Mark Twain
language : en
Publisher: DigiCat
Release Date : 2022-11-13
The Ultimate Mark Twain Collection written by Mark Twain and has been published by DigiCat this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-11-13 with Young Adult Fiction categories.
This collection comprises the complete works of Mark Twain. The edition includes all of Twain's novels and short stories, autobiographical writings, numerous travel books, essays, speeches, letters and much more: Novels The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Adventures of Huckleberry Finn The Gilded Age The Prince and the Pauper A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court The American Claimant Tom Sawyer Abroad Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc Pudd'nhead Wilson Tom Sawyer, Detective A Horse's Tale The Mysterious Stranger Novelettes A Double Barrelled Detective Story Those Extraordinary Twins The Recent Carnival of Crime in Connecticut The Stolen White Elephant The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg Captain Stormfield's Visit to Heaven Short Story Collections The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County and Other Sketches Mark Twain's (Burlesque) Autobiography and First Romance Sketches New and Old Merry Tales The £1,000,000 Bank Note and Other New Stories The $30,000 Bequest and Other Stories The Curious Republic of Gondour and Other Whimsical Sketches Alonzo Fitz, and Other Stories Mark Twain's Library of Humor Other Stories Essays, Satires & Articles How to Tell a Story, and Other Essays What Is Man? And Other Essays Editorial Wild Oats Concerning the Jews To the Person Sitting in Darkness To My Missionary Critics Christian Science Queen Victoria's Jubilee Essays on Paul Bourget The Treaty with China Stirring Times in Austria The Czar's Soliloquy King Leopold's Soliloquy Adam's Soliloquy Essays on Copyrights Other Essays Travel Books The Innocents Abroad A Tramp Abroad Roughing It Old Times on the Mississippi Life on the Mississippi Following the Equator Some Rambling Notes of an Idle Excursion The Complete Speeches The Complete Letters Autobiography Biographies Mark Twain: A Biography by Albert Bigelow Paine The Boys' Life of Mark Twain by Albert Bigelow Paine My Mark Twain by William Dean Howells