Author: Michael C Hardy
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1439667543
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
They considered themselves "Lee's Body Guard," cavalrymen specifically recruited to serve as scouts, couriers and guides for General Robert E. Lee. Though their battle experiences might pale compared to those of soldiers under J.E.B. Stuart and Wade Hampton, the men of the 39th Virginia served crucial roles in the Confederate army. From the fields of Second Manassas to Appomattox Court House, they were privy to the inner workings of the Confederate high command. They were also firsthand witnesses to the army's victories and triumphs and to its tragedies and trials, from losing Stonewall Jackson at Chancellorsville to losing the opportunity to win the war at Gettysburg. Award-winning author Michael C. Hardy chronicles the experiences of this unique group of Confederate cavalrymen.
Lee's Body Guards
Author: Michael C Hardy
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1439667543
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
They considered themselves "Lee's Body Guard," cavalrymen specifically recruited to serve as scouts, couriers and guides for General Robert E. Lee. Though their battle experiences might pale compared to those of soldiers under J.E.B. Stuart and Wade Hampton, the men of the 39th Virginia served crucial roles in the Confederate army. From the fields of Second Manassas to Appomattox Court House, they were privy to the inner workings of the Confederate high command. They were also firsthand witnesses to the army's victories and triumphs and to its tragedies and trials, from losing Stonewall Jackson at Chancellorsville to losing the opportunity to win the war at Gettysburg. Award-winning author Michael C. Hardy chronicles the experiences of this unique group of Confederate cavalrymen.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1439667543
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
They considered themselves "Lee's Body Guard," cavalrymen specifically recruited to serve as scouts, couriers and guides for General Robert E. Lee. Though their battle experiences might pale compared to those of soldiers under J.E.B. Stuart and Wade Hampton, the men of the 39th Virginia served crucial roles in the Confederate army. From the fields of Second Manassas to Appomattox Court House, they were privy to the inner workings of the Confederate high command. They were also firsthand witnesses to the army's victories and triumphs and to its tragedies and trials, from losing Stonewall Jackson at Chancellorsville to losing the opportunity to win the war at Gettysburg. Award-winning author Michael C. Hardy chronicles the experiences of this unique group of Confederate cavalrymen.
Spellwoven
Author: C.J. Pyrah
Publisher: Next Chapter
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1015
Book Description
A collection of three fantasy series starter novels by CJ Pyrah, Jennifer Ealey & R.A. Fisher, now available in one volume! Legacy: In the world of Ulskandar, where Humans, Dwarves and other races co-exist, a war is raging between rival kingdoms and feral tribes. When relics and powers from the past threaten to emerge, the fragile kingdoms are pushed to the brink of destruction. Can young Torben rise to the occasion and become the hero the realm needs, or will he fall like the others before him? The Pale-Eyed Mage: Jayhan is completely pale with nearly white eyes: the legacy of a fearsome great-grandmother. He grows into a cheery eight-year-old, unhappily aware of his heritage. Soon, a dark-eyed orphan enters his life; rescued from a brutal master, Sasha's past is shrouded in secrets. As secrets of the young stableboy's past slowly come to light, they're all thrown into a world of danger. With ancient prophecies coming to bear and deadly enemies at all sides, can they uncover the secrets of the dark amulet? The Kalis Experiments: Syrina is a Kalis: a master of disguise, assassin, and a spy. Her kind has served the High Merchants’ Syndicate for a thousand generations. But after a seemingly regular spying mission goes awry, the trail leads her to the city of Fom. There, she learns of a secret that could lead to the doom of them all. An ancient power awakening in her, Syrina races against time to find out who's responsible. But is it already too late?
Publisher: Next Chapter
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1015
Book Description
A collection of three fantasy series starter novels by CJ Pyrah, Jennifer Ealey & R.A. Fisher, now available in one volume! Legacy: In the world of Ulskandar, where Humans, Dwarves and other races co-exist, a war is raging between rival kingdoms and feral tribes. When relics and powers from the past threaten to emerge, the fragile kingdoms are pushed to the brink of destruction. Can young Torben rise to the occasion and become the hero the realm needs, or will he fall like the others before him? The Pale-Eyed Mage: Jayhan is completely pale with nearly white eyes: the legacy of a fearsome great-grandmother. He grows into a cheery eight-year-old, unhappily aware of his heritage. Soon, a dark-eyed orphan enters his life; rescued from a brutal master, Sasha's past is shrouded in secrets. As secrets of the young stableboy's past slowly come to light, they're all thrown into a world of danger. With ancient prophecies coming to bear and deadly enemies at all sides, can they uncover the secrets of the dark amulet? The Kalis Experiments: Syrina is a Kalis: a master of disguise, assassin, and a spy. Her kind has served the High Merchants’ Syndicate for a thousand generations. But after a seemingly regular spying mission goes awry, the trail leads her to the city of Fom. There, she learns of a secret that could lead to the doom of them all. An ancient power awakening in her, Syrina races against time to find out who's responsible. But is it already too late?
The Kalis Experiments
Author: R.A. Fisher
Publisher: Next Chapter
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Syrina is a Kalis: a master of disguise, assassin, and spy. Her kind has served the High Merchants' Syndicate for a thousand generations. She receives a surprising gift from her master, and she realizes something isn't right. The High Merchants don't do anything without a reason. When things don't add up in an otherwise normal investigation, she follows the trail to the steam-powered city of Fom. There, she learns of a machine that could end civilization a second time. Will Syrina stave off disaster, or seek revenge?
Publisher: Next Chapter
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Syrina is a Kalis: a master of disguise, assassin, and spy. Her kind has served the High Merchants' Syndicate for a thousand generations. She receives a surprising gift from her master, and she realizes something isn't right. The High Merchants don't do anything without a reason. When things don't add up in an otherwise normal investigation, she follows the trail to the steam-powered city of Fom. There, she learns of a machine that could end civilization a second time. Will Syrina stave off disaster, or seek revenge?
Tides Collection
Author: R.A. Fisher
Publisher: Next Chapter
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 947
Book Description
All three books in 'Tides', a series of steampunk fantasy novels by R.A. Fisher, now in one volume! The Kalis Experiments: Syrina, a Kalis - spy and assassin serving the High Merchants' Syndicate - receives a seemingly mundane task to investigate the finances of a lowly merchant. However, her mission leads her to the city of Fom, where she uncovers an ancient device that could threaten them all. A tragic event awakens an ancient intelligence in her mind, and Syrina becomes consumed with the need for revenge against those responsible. The Black Wall: Syrina discovers Anna and Pasha, survivors of General Mann’s assault, and believes they may hold the key to discovering her own identity. However, unexpected feelings for Pasha complicate matters. With the help of Ves, a former pirate, they pursue Mann while facing growing tensions within the Church of N’narad. Will Syrina find the answers she seeks and achieve revenge against her master, and at what cost? The Grace's War: Syrina struggles to overcome her grief in a world that has not stood still since the events in Eheene that changed her and her planet, Eris, forever. With a secret stolen from her friends, Syrina gains the upper hand in the Grace of Fom's war for independence, while the schemes of the Archbishop threaten disaster. Meanwhile, former High Merchant Ehrina Ka'id and her servant seek Syrina's help to execute their own plans, and General Mann, now aligned with pirate Ves, finds himself embroiled in a conspiracy that could spell the end of civilization. Can they put aside their differences and act in time to prevent another Age of Ashes?
Publisher: Next Chapter
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 947
Book Description
All three books in 'Tides', a series of steampunk fantasy novels by R.A. Fisher, now in one volume! The Kalis Experiments: Syrina, a Kalis - spy and assassin serving the High Merchants' Syndicate - receives a seemingly mundane task to investigate the finances of a lowly merchant. However, her mission leads her to the city of Fom, where she uncovers an ancient device that could threaten them all. A tragic event awakens an ancient intelligence in her mind, and Syrina becomes consumed with the need for revenge against those responsible. The Black Wall: Syrina discovers Anna and Pasha, survivors of General Mann’s assault, and believes they may hold the key to discovering her own identity. However, unexpected feelings for Pasha complicate matters. With the help of Ves, a former pirate, they pursue Mann while facing growing tensions within the Church of N’narad. Will Syrina find the answers she seeks and achieve revenge against her master, and at what cost? The Grace's War: Syrina struggles to overcome her grief in a world that has not stood still since the events in Eheene that changed her and her planet, Eris, forever. With a secret stolen from her friends, Syrina gains the upper hand in the Grace of Fom's war for independence, while the schemes of the Archbishop threaten disaster. Meanwhile, former High Merchant Ehrina Ka'id and her servant seek Syrina's help to execute their own plans, and General Mann, now aligned with pirate Ves, finds himself embroiled in a conspiracy that could spell the end of civilization. Can they put aside their differences and act in time to prevent another Age of Ashes?
“Marine” I Am One
Author: Charles Giezentanner
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1532005288
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
When two-year-old Franz Charles arrives at Ellis Island in New York with his widower father and siblings in 1906, no one in his family speaks English. By the time their train reaches Johnson City, Tennessee, it is mostly empty of immigrants. Now alone in a land where they know no one, little Franz and his family must begin anew. As Franz embarks on a coming-of-age journey, he matures into a successful thug who collects monies owed to the head of an African American gangster bar from white gamblers in North Carolina. After a chain of events prompts Franz to murder three men, he is forced to flee from the police in Asheville to Chicago, where he soon agrees to switch places with a disgruntled marine. When his decision causes him to land in the midst of the Chinese revolution and the Japanese occupation, Franz quickly gains a reputation for his skills in hand-fighting and killing his enemies. But just as Franz becomes a decorated marine, his past catches up with him. Marine I Am One shares the thrilling tale of one mans adventures after impersonates an unhappy marine and is led into a brutal war where he must prove his valor and stay one step away from those who want to find him.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1532005288
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
When two-year-old Franz Charles arrives at Ellis Island in New York with his widower father and siblings in 1906, no one in his family speaks English. By the time their train reaches Johnson City, Tennessee, it is mostly empty of immigrants. Now alone in a land where they know no one, little Franz and his family must begin anew. As Franz embarks on a coming-of-age journey, he matures into a successful thug who collects monies owed to the head of an African American gangster bar from white gamblers in North Carolina. After a chain of events prompts Franz to murder three men, he is forced to flee from the police in Asheville to Chicago, where he soon agrees to switch places with a disgruntled marine. When his decision causes him to land in the midst of the Chinese revolution and the Japanese occupation, Franz quickly gains a reputation for his skills in hand-fighting and killing his enemies. But just as Franz becomes a decorated marine, his past catches up with him. Marine I Am One shares the thrilling tale of one mans adventures after impersonates an unhappy marine and is led into a brutal war where he must prove his valor and stay one step away from those who want to find him.
Gears of Destiny
Author: Richard M. Ankers
Publisher: Next Chapter
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 995
Book Description
A collection of three steampunk novels by Richard M. Ankers, R.A. Fisher & M.J. Sewall, now available in one volume! Britannia Unleashed: In a twisted version of Victorian Britain, where heroes abound and tales intertwine, the mighty realm of Britannia faces a dire threat. An ancient evil conspires to bring the empire to its knees and dethrone Queen Victoria. Amidst the turmoil, Sir Belvedere Magnanimous Wainthrop, a disillusioned knight known as the Lion of Britannia, emerges as the reluctant hero. Determined to restore glory to his beloved empire, he embarks on a perilous journey through time and space. Joined by a diverse group of allies, they traverse mystical Himalayan landscapes, hidden depths of subterranean London, and the very heart of Buckingham Palace. Yet, as destiny tests their mettle, they must be prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice. Will their combined efforts be enough to save Britannia from impending doom? The Kalis Experiments: Syrina is a Kalis, excelling in deception, assassination, and espionage. When her master presents her with an unexpected gift, Syrina's instincts tell her that there is more to it than meets the eye. Aware that the High Merchants' Syndicate always has ulterior motives, she delves deeper into her investigation, only to uncover an unsettling secret. Syrina follows the trail to the bustling, steam-powered city of Fom, which is rife with secrets. Soon, she's faced with a difficult choice: avert catastrophe, or seek vengeance? Dream of Empty Crowns: Young Gordon's life changes when he is unexpectedly chosen as the new king. However, instead of a joyous occasion, his selection triggers a dangerous chain of events. The ruthless Firstcouncillor Trunculin is determined to capture and eliminate Gordon, and seize power for himself. The young king must navigate a treacherous path, evading airships and the very soldiers sworn to protect him. Assisted by the healer Loren and the fearless warrior Aline, he must summon all his courage and resourcefulness to save himself and his kingdom from impending doom.
Publisher: Next Chapter
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 995
Book Description
A collection of three steampunk novels by Richard M. Ankers, R.A. Fisher & M.J. Sewall, now available in one volume! Britannia Unleashed: In a twisted version of Victorian Britain, where heroes abound and tales intertwine, the mighty realm of Britannia faces a dire threat. An ancient evil conspires to bring the empire to its knees and dethrone Queen Victoria. Amidst the turmoil, Sir Belvedere Magnanimous Wainthrop, a disillusioned knight known as the Lion of Britannia, emerges as the reluctant hero. Determined to restore glory to his beloved empire, he embarks on a perilous journey through time and space. Joined by a diverse group of allies, they traverse mystical Himalayan landscapes, hidden depths of subterranean London, and the very heart of Buckingham Palace. Yet, as destiny tests their mettle, they must be prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice. Will their combined efforts be enough to save Britannia from impending doom? The Kalis Experiments: Syrina is a Kalis, excelling in deception, assassination, and espionage. When her master presents her with an unexpected gift, Syrina's instincts tell her that there is more to it than meets the eye. Aware that the High Merchants' Syndicate always has ulterior motives, she delves deeper into her investigation, only to uncover an unsettling secret. Syrina follows the trail to the bustling, steam-powered city of Fom, which is rife with secrets. Soon, she's faced with a difficult choice: avert catastrophe, or seek vengeance? Dream of Empty Crowns: Young Gordon's life changes when he is unexpectedly chosen as the new king. However, instead of a joyous occasion, his selection triggers a dangerous chain of events. The ruthless Firstcouncillor Trunculin is determined to capture and eliminate Gordon, and seize power for himself. The young king must navigate a treacherous path, evading airships and the very soldiers sworn to protect him. Assisted by the healer Loren and the fearless warrior Aline, he must summon all his courage and resourcefulness to save himself and his kingdom from impending doom.
General Lee's Immortals
Author: Michael C. Hardy
Publisher: Grub Street Publishers
ISBN: 1611213630
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 516
Book Description
“An absolute gem of a history” for the Confederacy’s Branch-Lane North Carolina Brigade: “His clear and engaging narrative keeps the reader entranced” (Thomas G. Clemens, editor of The Maryland Campaign of 1862). This storied brigade was first led by Lawrence Branch, and then by James Henry Lane, and served with Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia for its entire existence. These Tar Heels fought in nearly every major battle in the Eastern Theater, including the Seven Days’ Battles, Second Manassas, Sharpsburg (where Branch was killed), Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville (where its members mistakenly shot Stonewall Jackson), Gettysburg (including Pickett’s Charge), the Wilderness, Spotsylvania, North Anna, Cold Harbor, the Petersburg Campaign, and the final retreat to Appomattox. Originally part of A. P. Hill’s famous “Light Division,” the brigade earned high plaudits for its disciplined defensive efforts, hard-hitting attacks, and incredible marching abilities. Its heavy combat exposure, however, resulted in devastating losses. By war’s end, its roll call of casualties far exceeded its number of survivors. Michael Hardy’s General Lee’s Immortals is based upon years of study and grounded on an impressive foundation of sources, which allows the men to speak for themselves as they describe their time in camp, endless hardships, long marches, bloody battles, increasing hunger, and much more. In addition to a dozen original maps, General Lee’s Immortals also includes scores of rare photos—many of which were previously unpublished—all of which enhance this well-written and engrossing account. “Combining rigorous research and an innovative organization, General Lee’s Immortals demonstrates what an exceptional unit history can teach us about the Civil War.” —The Civil War Monitor
Publisher: Grub Street Publishers
ISBN: 1611213630
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 516
Book Description
“An absolute gem of a history” for the Confederacy’s Branch-Lane North Carolina Brigade: “His clear and engaging narrative keeps the reader entranced” (Thomas G. Clemens, editor of The Maryland Campaign of 1862). This storied brigade was first led by Lawrence Branch, and then by James Henry Lane, and served with Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia for its entire existence. These Tar Heels fought in nearly every major battle in the Eastern Theater, including the Seven Days’ Battles, Second Manassas, Sharpsburg (where Branch was killed), Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville (where its members mistakenly shot Stonewall Jackson), Gettysburg (including Pickett’s Charge), the Wilderness, Spotsylvania, North Anna, Cold Harbor, the Petersburg Campaign, and the final retreat to Appomattox. Originally part of A. P. Hill’s famous “Light Division,” the brigade earned high plaudits for its disciplined defensive efforts, hard-hitting attacks, and incredible marching abilities. Its heavy combat exposure, however, resulted in devastating losses. By war’s end, its roll call of casualties far exceeded its number of survivors. Michael Hardy’s General Lee’s Immortals is based upon years of study and grounded on an impressive foundation of sources, which allows the men to speak for themselves as they describe their time in camp, endless hardships, long marches, bloody battles, increasing hunger, and much more. In addition to a dozen original maps, General Lee’s Immortals also includes scores of rare photos—many of which were previously unpublished—all of which enhance this well-written and engrossing account. “Combining rigorous research and an innovative organization, General Lee’s Immortals demonstrates what an exceptional unit history can teach us about the Civil War.” —The Civil War Monitor
An Almanack for the Year of Our Lord ...
Author: Joseph Whitaker
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Almanacs, English
Languages : en
Pages : 1052
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Almanacs, English
Languages : en
Pages : 1052
Book Description
An Almanack...
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Almanacs, English
Languages : en
Pages : 966
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Almanacs, English
Languages : en
Pages : 966
Book Description
Got Your Back
Author: Frank Alexander
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312242992
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
An insider in the world of gangsta rap reveals his experiences, and the dark and violent underbelly of the music world that ultimately killed his charge, Tupac Shakur.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312242992
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
An insider in the world of gangsta rap reveals his experiences, and the dark and violent underbelly of the music world that ultimately killed his charge, Tupac Shakur.