Author: Ba ChiJing
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1649202482
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 576
Book Description
A strange jade thumb ring brought out a piece of a dusty old story. The zombie incident that shook the whole country in 1995 sent me to Sichuan to look for clues about my missing fourth uncle. A loyal and hot-blooded brother, a good-for-nothing Old Cannon, and a mysterious and elegant girl formed the most mixed team in the history of tomb robbing. Exploring the thousand-year-old underground palace of ancient Shu for dim and fragrant corpse jade was like searching for layers and layers of calluses. Was the truth being stealthily guided by the mastermind behind the scenes, or was it the fate of rebirth keeping it a secret? Nine Prefectures Graveyard Event, I will take you on a dangerous and bizarre trip to steal tombs.
Grave Robbing Legends
Author: Ba ChiJing
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1649202482
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 576
Book Description
A strange jade thumb ring brought out a piece of a dusty old story. The zombie incident that shook the whole country in 1995 sent me to Sichuan to look for clues about my missing fourth uncle. A loyal and hot-blooded brother, a good-for-nothing Old Cannon, and a mysterious and elegant girl formed the most mixed team in the history of tomb robbing. Exploring the thousand-year-old underground palace of ancient Shu for dim and fragrant corpse jade was like searching for layers and layers of calluses. Was the truth being stealthily guided by the mastermind behind the scenes, or was it the fate of rebirth keeping it a secret? Nine Prefectures Graveyard Event, I will take you on a dangerous and bizarre trip to steal tombs.
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1649202482
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 576
Book Description
A strange jade thumb ring brought out a piece of a dusty old story. The zombie incident that shook the whole country in 1995 sent me to Sichuan to look for clues about my missing fourth uncle. A loyal and hot-blooded brother, a good-for-nothing Old Cannon, and a mysterious and elegant girl formed the most mixed team in the history of tomb robbing. Exploring the thousand-year-old underground palace of ancient Shu for dim and fragrant corpse jade was like searching for layers and layers of calluses. Was the truth being stealthily guided by the mastermind behind the scenes, or was it the fate of rebirth keeping it a secret? Nine Prefectures Graveyard Event, I will take you on a dangerous and bizarre trip to steal tombs.
Grave-robbing: Treasure Legend
Author: Lao NaShiFaHai
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1648973981
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 680
Book Description
The first time I stole a tomb, I actually dug out a fairy woman from the Donghan tomb. In order to break free from the shackles of fate, I will head south to the Northern Ocean, west to the Kunlun Mountains, and use an ancient "Heavenly Book" to enter the Netherworld, slay the Black White Spinach, and search for the truth that has been buried by the flood of history! One by one, the mysteries of the buddhist dao from a thousand years ago were revealed.
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1648973981
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 680
Book Description
The first time I stole a tomb, I actually dug out a fairy woman from the Donghan tomb. In order to break free from the shackles of fate, I will head south to the Northern Ocean, west to the Kunlun Mountains, and use an ancient "Heavenly Book" to enter the Netherworld, slay the Black White Spinach, and search for the truth that has been buried by the flood of history! One by one, the mysteries of the buddhist dao from a thousand years ago were revealed.
Lincoln's Grave Robbers (Scholastic Focus)
Author: Steve Sheinkin
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545532264
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
A true crime thriller -- the first book for teens to tell the nearly unknown tale of the brazen attempt to steal Abraham Lincoln's body. Reissued in Scholastic Focus, with an exciting new cover. The action begins in October of 1875, as Secret Service agents raid the Fulton, Illinois, workshop of master counterfeiter Ben Boyd. Soon after Boyd is hauled off to prison, members of his counterfeiting ring gather in the back room of a smoky Chicago saloon to discuss how to spring their ringleader. Their plan: grab Lincoln's body from its Springfield tomb, stash it in the sand dunes near Lake Michigan, and demand, as a ransom, the release of Ben Boyd -- and $200,000 in cash. From here, the action alternates between the conspirators, the Secret Service agents on their trail, and the undercover agent moving back and forth between them. Along the way readers get glimpses into the inner workings of counterfeiting, grave robbing, detective work, and the early days of the Secret Service. The plot moves toward a wild climax as robbers and lawmen converge at Lincoln's tomb on election night: November 7, 1876.A dynamic and thrilling tale from critically acclaimed author Steve Sheinkin.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545532264
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
A true crime thriller -- the first book for teens to tell the nearly unknown tale of the brazen attempt to steal Abraham Lincoln's body. Reissued in Scholastic Focus, with an exciting new cover. The action begins in October of 1875, as Secret Service agents raid the Fulton, Illinois, workshop of master counterfeiter Ben Boyd. Soon after Boyd is hauled off to prison, members of his counterfeiting ring gather in the back room of a smoky Chicago saloon to discuss how to spring their ringleader. Their plan: grab Lincoln's body from its Springfield tomb, stash it in the sand dunes near Lake Michigan, and demand, as a ransom, the release of Ben Boyd -- and $200,000 in cash. From here, the action alternates between the conspirators, the Secret Service agents on their trail, and the undercover agent moving back and forth between them. Along the way readers get glimpses into the inner workings of counterfeiting, grave robbing, detective work, and the early days of the Secret Service. The plot moves toward a wild climax as robbers and lawmen converge at Lincoln's tomb on election night: November 7, 1876.A dynamic and thrilling tale from critically acclaimed author Steve Sheinkin.
Shockingly Close to the Truth!
Author: James W. Moseley
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781573929912
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The authors recount their decades of UFO research, offering their views on controversial topics including government cover-ups and alien abductions.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781573929912
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The authors recount their decades of UFO research, offering their views on controversial topics including government cover-ups and alien abductions.
Florida's Ghostly Legends and Haunted Folklore
Author: Greg Jenkins
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1561646342
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 169
Book Description
Discover the haunts of northern Florida in this second volume in the series dedicated to uncovering the uncanny in the Sunshine State. Explore abandoned hospitals, ancient springs, and modern apartment complexes from Ocala to Jacksonville, from Lake City to Tallahassee. Encounter playful spirits and frightening specters and learn their tales of lost love and watery tombs, of lives cut tragically short and souls lingering through eternity. And unearth stories of darker phenomena that have yet to be explained. . . . Plus, take an exciting tour through ancient St. Augustine, America's oldest city—and perhaps its most haunted, too. See the ghosts of Spanish soldiers in a centuries-old fort; watch for the light of a spirited bootlegging widow on the roof of a quaint inn; and feel the presence of Henry Flagler (and his unhappy lovers) in the school that bears his name. Delve into the unknown with Greg Jenkins as he examines the history, legend, and paranormal rationale behind strange occurrences in many of north Florida's haunted locations. Get a fresh look at some of the state's most infamous specters and learn never-before-heard tales of the strange and the supernatural as you take a trip through Haunted Florida. The first volume of Florida's Ghostly Legends and Haunted Folklore, covering south and central Florida, is also available. Next in series > > See all of the books in this series
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1561646342
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 169
Book Description
Discover the haunts of northern Florida in this second volume in the series dedicated to uncovering the uncanny in the Sunshine State. Explore abandoned hospitals, ancient springs, and modern apartment complexes from Ocala to Jacksonville, from Lake City to Tallahassee. Encounter playful spirits and frightening specters and learn their tales of lost love and watery tombs, of lives cut tragically short and souls lingering through eternity. And unearth stories of darker phenomena that have yet to be explained. . . . Plus, take an exciting tour through ancient St. Augustine, America's oldest city—and perhaps its most haunted, too. See the ghosts of Spanish soldiers in a centuries-old fort; watch for the light of a spirited bootlegging widow on the roof of a quaint inn; and feel the presence of Henry Flagler (and his unhappy lovers) in the school that bears his name. Delve into the unknown with Greg Jenkins as he examines the history, legend, and paranormal rationale behind strange occurrences in many of north Florida's haunted locations. Get a fresh look at some of the state's most infamous specters and learn never-before-heard tales of the strange and the supernatural as you take a trip through Haunted Florida. The first volume of Florida's Ghostly Legends and Haunted Folklore, covering south and central Florida, is also available. Next in series > > See all of the books in this series
Stealing Lincoln’s Body
Author: Thomas J. Craughwell
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 0674030397
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 287
Book Description
In a lively and dramatic narrative, Thomas J. Craughwell returns to this bizarre, and largely forgotten, event with the first book to place the grave robbery in historical context.
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 0674030397
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 287
Book Description
In a lively and dramatic narrative, Thomas J. Craughwell returns to this bizarre, and largely forgotten, event with the first book to place the grave robbery in historical context.
The Grave Robber
Author: Mark Batterson
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 1441222367
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
Do we believe that God still does miracles? Considering how difficult it is for many of us adults to trust in the miraculous power of God, how much more difficult can it be for a young person in the midst of struggles about identity and purpose in life? With the help of his son Parker, bestselling author Mark Batterson now brings the exciting message of a God who longs to do miracles in our lives to a teen audience. Together they show young readers that God is intimately involved in their lives and wants them to experience the miraculous. With poignant examples from the lives of real teens, The Grave Robber, Student Edition brings to life not only the seven miracles from John's Gospel but the countless miracles we witness every day--if only we have eyes to see.
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 1441222367
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
Do we believe that God still does miracles? Considering how difficult it is for many of us adults to trust in the miraculous power of God, how much more difficult can it be for a young person in the midst of struggles about identity and purpose in life? With the help of his son Parker, bestselling author Mark Batterson now brings the exciting message of a God who longs to do miracles in our lives to a teen audience. Together they show young readers that God is intimately involved in their lives and wants them to experience the miraculous. With poignant examples from the lives of real teens, The Grave Robber, Student Edition brings to life not only the seven miracles from John's Gospel but the countless miracles we witness every day--if only we have eyes to see.
The Legend of Mawangdui
Author: Dongxia Zhang
Publisher: 中信出版社
ISBN: 9787508510477
Category : Changsha (Hunan Sheng, China)
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
The book contacts ancients from the nearest distance and reveals the secrets buried in the past by digging layers of dust. With abundant precious cultural relics, unusual historical documents and the help of authoritative archaeologists, the book tells not only adventures of archaeological excavation but also splendid historical stories.
Publisher: 中信出版社
ISBN: 9787508510477
Category : Changsha (Hunan Sheng, China)
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
The book contacts ancients from the nearest distance and reveals the secrets buried in the past by digging layers of dust. With abundant precious cultural relics, unusual historical documents and the help of authoritative archaeologists, the book tells not only adventures of archaeological excavation but also splendid historical stories.
Legend of Shi'En
Author: Zhu XiaoSenDaShu
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1648843611
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 549
Book Description
During the Hongwu period, the Beastmen race, known as the "External Demons", came with unpredictable weapons. Thus, a war broke out between the armies of the Ming Dynasty and the outer demons. The folk martial artists and the martial artists of the martial arts world all formed their own sects to participate in the battle between the outer demons. After the Great Ming Royal Family witnessed the powerful strength of the external devil, they eventually bowed their heads to the external devil and gave up on the other sects. Signing unequal treaties with foreign devils without authorization...
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1648843611
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 549
Book Description
During the Hongwu period, the Beastmen race, known as the "External Demons", came with unpredictable weapons. Thus, a war broke out between the armies of the Ming Dynasty and the outer demons. The folk martial artists and the martial artists of the martial arts world all formed their own sects to participate in the battle between the outer demons. After the Great Ming Royal Family witnessed the powerful strength of the external devil, they eventually bowed their heads to the external devil and gave up on the other sects. Signing unequal treaties with foreign devils without authorization...
Legend of the Cherokee Maps
Author: Ray Appleton
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1665518111
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
What starts out as a hunting trip for a young lawyer, turns into a mystery involving a 160 year old legend. A legend that, if proven, could alter the course of history. As his curiosity impels him to dig deeper, he never stops to think about the consequences of his actions, or who might be threatened by what he discovers. Or to what lengths they will go to stop him from revealing his discoveries! Join our young lawyer as he goes on the quest of a lifetime to discover the shocking truth behind the Legend of the Cherokee Maps!
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1665518111
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
What starts out as a hunting trip for a young lawyer, turns into a mystery involving a 160 year old legend. A legend that, if proven, could alter the course of history. As his curiosity impels him to dig deeper, he never stops to think about the consequences of his actions, or who might be threatened by what he discovers. Or to what lengths they will go to stop him from revealing his discoveries! Join our young lawyer as he goes on the quest of a lifetime to discover the shocking truth behind the Legend of the Cherokee Maps!