The Hunt For History
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The Hunt For History
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Author : Nathan Raab
language : en
Publisher: Scribner
Release Date : 2021-03-09
The Hunt For History written by Nathan Raab and has been published by Scribner this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-09 with History categories.
Nathan Raab, America’s preeminent rare documents dealer, delivers a “diverting account of treasure hunting in the fast lane” (The Wall Street Journal) that recounts his years as the Sherlock Holmes of historical artifacts, questing after precious finds and determining their authenticity. A box uncovered in a Maine attic with twenty letters written by Alexander Hamilton; a handheld address to Congress by President George Washington; a long-lost Gold Medal that belonged to an American President; a note that Winston Churchill wrote to his captor when he was a young POW in South Africa; paperwork signed and filled out by Amelia Earhart when she became the first woman to fly the Atlantic; an American flag carried to the moon and back by Neil Armstrong; an unpublished letter written by Albert Einstein, discussing his theory of relativity. Each day, people from all over the world contact Nathan Raab for help understanding what they have, what it might be worth, and how to sell it. The Raab Collection’s president, Nathan is a modern-day treasure hunter and one of the world’s most prominent dealers of historical artifacts. Most weeks, he travels the country, scours auctions, or fields phone calls and emails from people who think they may have found something of note in a grandparent’s attic. In The Hunt for History, “Raab takes us on a wild hunt and deliciously opens up numerous hidden crevices of history” (Jay Winik, author of April 1865)—spotting a letter from British officials that secured the Rosetta Stone; discovering a piece of the first electric cable laid by Edison; restoring a fragmented letter from Andrew Jackson that led to the infamous Trail of Tears; and locating copies of missing audio that had been recorded on Air Force One as the plane brought JFK’s body back to Washington. Whether it’s the first report of Napoleon’s death or an unpublished letter penned by Albert Einstein to a curious soldier, every document and artifact Raab uncovers comes with a spellbinding story—and often offers new insights into a life we thought we knew.
The Greatest Treasure Hunt In History The Story Of The Monuments Men Scholastic Focus
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Author : Robert M. Edsel
language : en
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Release Date : 2019-01-29
The Greatest Treasure Hunt In History The Story Of The Monuments Men Scholastic Focus written by Robert M. Edsel and has been published by Scholastic Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-01-29 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Robert M. Edsel brings the story of his #1 NYT bestseller for adults The Monuments Men to young readers for the first time in this dynamic, narrative nonfiction project packed with photos. Robert M. Edsel, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Monuments Men, brings this story to young readers for the first time in a sweeping, dynamic adventure detailing history's greatest treasure hunt.As the most destructive war in history ravaged Europe, many of the world's most cherished cultural objects were in harm's way. The Greatest Treasure Hunt in History recounts the astonishing true story of 11 men and one woman who risked their lives amidst the bloodshed of World War II to preserve churches, libraries, monuments, and works of art that for centuries defined the heritage of Western civilization. As the war raged, these American and British volunteers -- museum curators, art scholars and educators, architects, archivists, and artists, known as the Monuments Men -- found themselves in a desperate race against time to locate and save the many priceless treasures and works of art stolen by Adolf Hitler and the Nazis.
Alexander The Great
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Author : Paul Cartledge
language : en
Publisher: Abrams Press
Release Date : 2004-08-03
Alexander The Great written by Paul Cartledge and has been published by Abrams Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-08-03 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
An analysis of Alexander the Great's political and military accomplishments traces the path of his armies while charting the course of his influence, citing his impact on military tactics, scholarship, and politics.
History Hunting
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Author : James W. Cortada
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2015-04-29
History Hunting written by James W. Cortada and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-04-29 with History categories.
The book offers guidance to aspiring historians at every stage and in every walk of life, from practical advice on tackling and organizing projects to recommendations for finding and using resources of all kinds, whether at the local library or historical society or on the world wide web. It is intended to be a serious guide to the best practices for researchers as well as a good read as a collection of research stories. The author includes useful bibliographies, vetted websites, and practical advice on doing research well.
The Hunt For Atlantis
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Author : Andy McDermott
language : en
Publisher: Bantam
Release Date : 2009-09-29
The Hunt For Atlantis written by Andy McDermott and has been published by Bantam this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-09-29 with Fiction categories.
A LOST CIVILIZATION. A DANGEROUS QUEST. A DEADLY SECRET. It’s one of history’s most enduring and controversial legends—the lost city of Atlantis. Archaeologist Nina Wilde is certain she’s solved the riddle of its whereabouts—and with the help of reclusive billionaire Kristian Frost, his beautiful daughter, Kari, and ex-SAS bodyguard Eddie Chase, she’s about to make the most important discovery in centuries. But not everyone wants them to succeed: a powerful and mysterious organization will stop at nothing to ensure that a secret submerged for 11,000 years never resurfaces. More than one would-be discoverer has already died in pursuit of Atlantis’s secrets—including Nina’s own parents. Failure isn’t an option. From the streets of Manhattan to the Brazilian jungle, from a Tibetan mountaintop to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean, Nina and Eddie will race against time—and follow a trail of danger and death to a revelation so explosive, it could destroy civilization forever….
The Hunt For Red October
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Author : Tom Clancy
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Release Date : 1993
The Hunt For Red October written by Tom Clancy and has been published by HarperCollins UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Adventure stories categories.
The Runaway International No 1 Bestseller That Launched Tom Clancy S Spectacular Career And Introduced His Acclaimed Hero, Jack Ryan, In The Ultimate Submarine Adventure Now Reissued With A New Cover. Silently, Beneath The Chill Atlantic Waters, Russia S Ultra-Secret Missile Submarine, The Red October, Is Heading West. The Americans Want Her. The Russians Want Her Back. With All-Out War Only Seconds Away, The Superpowers Race Across The Ocean On The Most Desperate Mission Of A Lifetime. The Most Incredible Chase In History Is On& The Hunt For Red October& The Classic Story Of A Spellbinding Battle Of Nerves, Above And Below The Waves, Unrivalled In Its Authenticity And Breath-Stopping Suspense.
Summary Analysis Of Killing The Ss
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Author : ZIP Reads
language : en
Publisher: ZIP Reads
Release Date :
Summary Analysis Of Killing The Ss written by ZIP Reads and has been published by ZIP Reads this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with History categories.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a summary and analysis of the book and not the original book. If you'd like to purchase the original book, please paste this link in your browser: https://amzn.to/2Q0Vd49 In their seventh installment of the bestselling Killing series, Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard weave a riveting narrative about the decades-long hunt for Nazi war criminals in hiding since the end of the World War II. What does this ZIP Reads Summary Include? Synopsis of the original bookChapter-by-chapter summariesA guide to key players including prominent Nazis and the people who hunted themRiveting play-by-plays of Nazi extractionsDetails on trials and how many of the Nazis met their fatesEditorial ReviewBackground on the authors About the Original Book: Killing the SS: The Hunt for the Worst War Criminals in History is the latest installment in Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard’s wildly popular Killing series. The book begins at the end of World War II as high-level Nazis and low-level SS guards flee Germany to escape persecution for their crimes. The incredible detail and riveting narrative make this latest bestseller an undeniable page-turner! DISCLAIMER: This book is intended as a companion to, not a replacement for, Killing the SS: The Hunt for the Worst War Criminals in History. ZIP Reads is wholly responsible for this content and is not associated with the original author in any way. Please follow this link: https://amzn.to/2Q0Vd49 to purchase a copy of the original book. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
The Greatest Treasure Hunt In History
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Author : Robert M. Edsel
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019
The Greatest Treasure Hunt In History written by Robert M. Edsel and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with JUVENILE NONFICTION categories.
"As the most destructive war in history ravaged Europe, many of the world's most cherished cultural objects were in harm's way. The Greatest Treasure Hunt in History recounts the astonishing true story of eleven men and one woman who risked their lives amidst the bloodshed of World War II to preserve churches, libraries, monuments, and works of art that for centuries defined the heritage of Western civilization. As the war raged, these American and British volunteers--museum curators, art scholars and educators, architects, archivists, and artists, known as the Monuments Men--found themselves in a desperate race against time to locate and save the many priceless treasures and works of art stolen by Adolf Hitler and the Nazis. Robert M. Edsel, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Monuments Men, brings this story to young readers for the first time in a sweeping, dynamic adventure detailing history's greatest treasure hunt"--
The Royal Hunt In Eurasian History
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Author : Thomas T. Allsen
language : en
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Release Date : 2011-06-03
The Royal Hunt In Eurasian History written by Thomas T. Allsen and has been published by University of Pennsylvania Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-06-03 with History categories.
From antiquity to the nineteenth century, the royal hunt was a vital component of the political cultures of the Middle East, India, Central Asia, and China. Besides marking elite status, royal hunts functioned as inspection tours and imperial progresses, a means of asserting kingly authority over the countryside. The hunt was, in fact, the "court out-of-doors," an open-air theater for displays of majesty, the entertainment of guests, and the bestowal of favor on subjects. In the conduct of interstate relations, great hunts were used to train armies, show the flag, and send diplomatic signals. Wars sometimes began as hunts and ended as celebratory chases. Often understood as a kind of covert military training, the royal hunt was subject to the same strict discipline as that applied in war and was also a source of innovation in military organization and tactics. Just as human subjects were to recognize royal power, so was the natural kingdom brought within the power structure by means of the royal hunt. Hunting parks were centers of botanical exchange, military depots, early conservation reserves, and important links in local ecologies. The mastery of the king over nature served an important purpose in official renderings: as a manifestation of his possession of heavenly good fortune he could tame the natural world and keep his kingdom safe from marauding threats, human or animal. The exchanges of hunting partners—cheetahs, elephants, and even birds—became diplomatic tools as well as serving to create an elite hunting culture that transcended political allegiances and ecological frontiers. This sweeping comparative work ranges from ancient Egypt to India under the Raj. With a magisterial command of contemporary sources, literature, material culture, and archaeology, Thomas T. Allsen chronicles the vast range of traditions surrounding this fabled royal occupation.
The Wild Host
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Author : Rupert Isaacson
language : en
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Release Date : 2001
The Wild Host written by Rupert Isaacson and has been published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Hunting is one of the most fundamental and significant of human social activities. Yet few issues can guarantee such controversy and such a dramatic popularisation of opinion. In this, the first full serious history of the subject for a generation, Rupert Isaacson puts hunting for live prey in its proper historical and social perspective. Isaacson's unique perspective as both practitioner and critic, his refusal to fudge the moral and ethical issues and his scrupulous fairness to both sides of the debate make this book both a beautiful record of one of the most enduring and complex of all human instincts and an essential contribution to the modern political controversy over hunting to hounds.