Author: Diana E. Northup
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Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 566
Book Description
"This is a family story of America's most famous cave explorer who was trapped and died in Sand Cave in 1925. That story has been told many times, but never before has the complete life of Floyd Collins been presented. Floyd's younger brother Homer tells how Floyd was fascinated with caves from his childhood, of his discovery of the famous Crystal Cave on the home property, and of the rescue attempts from the viewpoint of a brother so devoted that his extraordinary efforts to save Floyd were rewarded by his being removed from the premises while others inexperienced in working in caves carried on the unsuccessful attempt. It is a warm story of a man whose love in life was exploring caves, a man who endured his grim death with dignity and pride in his vocation."--Page 4 of cover
A Guide to Speleological Literature of the English Language
Author: Diana E. Northup
Publisher:
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Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 566
Book Description
"This is a family story of America's most famous cave explorer who was trapped and died in Sand Cave in 1925. That story has been told many times, but never before has the complete life of Floyd Collins been presented. Floyd's younger brother Homer tells how Floyd was fascinated with caves from his childhood, of his discovery of the famous Crystal Cave on the home property, and of the rescue attempts from the viewpoint of a brother so devoted that his extraordinary efforts to save Floyd were rewarded by his being removed from the premises while others inexperienced in working in caves carried on the unsuccessful attempt. It is a warm story of a man whose love in life was exploring caves, a man who endured his grim death with dignity and pride in his vocation."--Page 4 of cover
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 566
Book Description
"This is a family story of America's most famous cave explorer who was trapped and died in Sand Cave in 1925. That story has been told many times, but never before has the complete life of Floyd Collins been presented. Floyd's younger brother Homer tells how Floyd was fascinated with caves from his childhood, of his discovery of the famous Crystal Cave on the home property, and of the rescue attempts from the viewpoint of a brother so devoted that his extraordinary efforts to save Floyd were rewarded by his being removed from the premises while others inexperienced in working in caves carried on the unsuccessful attempt. It is a warm story of a man whose love in life was exploring caves, a man who endured his grim death with dignity and pride in his vocation."--Page 4 of cover
Virginiana in the Printed Book Collections of the Virginia State Library: Subjects
Author: Virginia State Library
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Category : Virginia
Languages : en
Pages : 648
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Virginia
Languages : en
Pages : 648
Book Description
Research Catalogue of the American Geographical Society: Regional numbers 6-8, United States. Northeast ; Southeast, North Central
Author: American Geographical Society of New York
Publisher:
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Category : Geography
Languages : en
Pages : 814
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Geography
Languages : en
Pages : 814
Book Description
Virginiana in the Printed Book Collections of the Virginia State Library
Author: Virginia State Library
Publisher:
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Category : Virginia
Languages : en
Pages : 680
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Virginia
Languages : en
Pages : 680
Book Description
Motor Travel
Author:
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Category : Automobiles
Languages : en
Pages : 418
Book Description
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Category : Automobiles
Languages : en
Pages : 418
Book Description
To Photograph Darkness
Author: Chris Howes
Publisher:
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Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
This book traces the history and techniques of underground photography, from the first pictures taken in the catacombs beneath Paris to the pyramids of Egypt, from American caves to Cornish tin mines. The opening chapters are concerned with the earliest experiments to record images without the aid of the sun in the 1860s. Innovative photographers have since used techniques ranging from limelight, Bengal fire, arc lights, and even magnesium mixed with gunpowder to specially designed electronic flashguns and powder burners. Ten years in the writing, this is the only book of its kind and is based on primary sources of information throughout. Howes' extensive use of quotations retains the immediacy of the challenges both amateur and professional photographers have had to overcome. The book is illustrated with 160 engravings, line drawings, and photographs, many of which have never been published before. Fully referenced and indexed, it can be used to identify and trace photographers and rare photographs worldwide.
Publisher:
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Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
This book traces the history and techniques of underground photography, from the first pictures taken in the catacombs beneath Paris to the pyramids of Egypt, from American caves to Cornish tin mines. The opening chapters are concerned with the earliest experiments to record images without the aid of the sun in the 1860s. Innovative photographers have since used techniques ranging from limelight, Bengal fire, arc lights, and even magnesium mixed with gunpowder to specially designed electronic flashguns and powder burners. Ten years in the writing, this is the only book of its kind and is based on primary sources of information throughout. Howes' extensive use of quotations retains the immediacy of the challenges both amateur and professional photographers have had to overcome. The book is illustrated with 160 engravings, line drawings, and photographs, many of which have never been published before. Fully referenced and indexed, it can be used to identify and trace photographers and rare photographs worldwide.
1995 Plan It, Pack It, Go...
Author: Woodall
Publisher: Woodall's Publications
ISBN: 9780671500245
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 876
Book Description
Publisher: Woodall's Publications
ISBN: 9780671500245
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 876
Book Description
Only in Virginia
Author: Carrie Shook
Publisher: Perigee Books
ISBN: 9780399515569
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Publisher: Perigee Books
ISBN: 9780399515569
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Dictionary Catalog of the Research Libraries of the New York Public Library, 1911-1971
Author: New York Public Library. Research Libraries
Publisher:
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Category : Library catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 580
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Library catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 580
Book Description
The Highway Traveler
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Category : Automobile travel
Languages : en
Pages : 586
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Automobile travel
Languages : en
Pages : 586
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