Author: Terry Grosz
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781629185460
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
In the 1830s, Jack Kelly is an Irish lad sold into indentured servitude. Jack's master turns out to be a mean-tempered drunk in frontier St. Louis and treats him harshly. There, Jack learns how to hunt, shoot a bow and arrow, trap, and throw a Tomahawk superbly-gaining his nickname "Hatchet Jack." One day, Jack's master beats him to within an inch of his life. Jack vows to escape to the untamed West to become a Mountain Man fur trapper. Thus begins an adventure involving turncoat fellow trappers, deadly betrayal, death on the frontier, battles with hostile Blackfoot Indians, loss, love, fortune, and an ultimate surprise. The Adventures of Hatchet Jack is an epic story of the life and times of a Mountain Man when the West was young, dangerous and yet beautiful beyond compare ... told only as Terry Grosz can tell it.
The Adventures of Hatchet Jack
Author: Terry Grosz
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781629185460
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
In the 1830s, Jack Kelly is an Irish lad sold into indentured servitude. Jack's master turns out to be a mean-tempered drunk in frontier St. Louis and treats him harshly. There, Jack learns how to hunt, shoot a bow and arrow, trap, and throw a Tomahawk superbly-gaining his nickname "Hatchet Jack." One day, Jack's master beats him to within an inch of his life. Jack vows to escape to the untamed West to become a Mountain Man fur trapper. Thus begins an adventure involving turncoat fellow trappers, deadly betrayal, death on the frontier, battles with hostile Blackfoot Indians, loss, love, fortune, and an ultimate surprise. The Adventures of Hatchet Jack is an epic story of the life and times of a Mountain Man when the West was young, dangerous and yet beautiful beyond compare ... told only as Terry Grosz can tell it.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781629185460
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
In the 1830s, Jack Kelly is an Irish lad sold into indentured servitude. Jack's master turns out to be a mean-tempered drunk in frontier St. Louis and treats him harshly. There, Jack learns how to hunt, shoot a bow and arrow, trap, and throw a Tomahawk superbly-gaining his nickname "Hatchet Jack." One day, Jack's master beats him to within an inch of his life. Jack vows to escape to the untamed West to become a Mountain Man fur trapper. Thus begins an adventure involving turncoat fellow trappers, deadly betrayal, death on the frontier, battles with hostile Blackfoot Indians, loss, love, fortune, and an ultimate surprise. The Adventures of Hatchet Jack is an epic story of the life and times of a Mountain Man when the West was young, dangerous and yet beautiful beyond compare ... told only as Terry Grosz can tell it.
Navigator Fiction Yr 5/P6: Fire, Phantoms And Footie Teaching Guide
Author:
Publisher: Rigby
ISBN: 0433078049
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Publisher: Rigby
ISBN: 0433078049
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
The Story of Jack Ballister's Fortunes
Author: Howard Pyle
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 367
Book Description
In 'The Story of Jack Ballister's Fortunes' by Howard Pyle, readers are taken on a thrilling pirate adventure filled with daring escapades and swashbuckling action. Set in the golden age of piracy, Pyle's vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling style transport the reader to a time when the high seas were ruled by ruthless buccaneers. The book captures the essence of the pirate lore, making it a classic in the historical fiction genre. Pyle's attention to detail and meticulous research shine through in his portrayal of the life of pirates, adding depth and authenticity to the narrative. The novel's fast-paced plot and well-developed characters keep readers on the edge of their seats, eagerly turning pages to uncover the next twist in the tale. Howard Pyle's expertise in illustrating historical adventures shines in this gripping tale of piracy and treasure hunting. His passion for storytelling and love of history are evident in every page, making 'The Story of Jack Ballister's Fortunes' a must-read for fans of swashbuckling adventures and maritime history.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 367
Book Description
In 'The Story of Jack Ballister's Fortunes' by Howard Pyle, readers are taken on a thrilling pirate adventure filled with daring escapades and swashbuckling action. Set in the golden age of piracy, Pyle's vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling style transport the reader to a time when the high seas were ruled by ruthless buccaneers. The book captures the essence of the pirate lore, making it a classic in the historical fiction genre. Pyle's attention to detail and meticulous research shine through in his portrayal of the life of pirates, adding depth and authenticity to the narrative. The novel's fast-paced plot and well-developed characters keep readers on the edge of their seats, eagerly turning pages to uncover the next twist in the tale. Howard Pyle's expertise in illustrating historical adventures shines in this gripping tale of piracy and treasure hunting. His passion for storytelling and love of history are evident in every page, making 'The Story of Jack Ballister's Fortunes' a must-read for fans of swashbuckling adventures and maritime history.
The Life and Adventures of Jack of the Mill
Author: William Howitt
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Adventure stories
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Adventure stories
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
The Adventures of Captain Jack
Author: Max Pemberton
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
The Forest Laird
Author: Jack Whyte
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1429922613
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 661
Book Description
This epic historical novel brings to life the hero of the Scottish Wars of Independence who struggled against the tyranny of the English. In the predawn hours of August 24, 1305, in London’s Smithfield Prison, the outlaw William Wallace—hero of all the Scots and deadly enemy of King Edward of England—sits awaiting the dawn, when he is to be hanged and then drawn and quartered. Wallace is visited by a Scottish priest to hear his last confession. Here, Wallace recounts his own incredible real-life story. We follow Wallace through his many lives—from fugitive to patriot, rebel, and kingmaker. His desperate struggles and victorious campaigns are all here, as are the high ideals and fierce patriotism that drove him to abandon the people he loved to save his country. With far more breadth, detail, and historical accuracy than the Hollywood film Braveheart, Jack Whyte’s masterful storytelling breathes life into Wallace’s tale, giving readers an amazing character study of the man who helped shape Scotland’s identity and future.
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1429922613
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 661
Book Description
This epic historical novel brings to life the hero of the Scottish Wars of Independence who struggled against the tyranny of the English. In the predawn hours of August 24, 1305, in London’s Smithfield Prison, the outlaw William Wallace—hero of all the Scots and deadly enemy of King Edward of England—sits awaiting the dawn, when he is to be hanged and then drawn and quartered. Wallace is visited by a Scottish priest to hear his last confession. Here, Wallace recounts his own incredible real-life story. We follow Wallace through his many lives—from fugitive to patriot, rebel, and kingmaker. His desperate struggles and victorious campaigns are all here, as are the high ideals and fierce patriotism that drove him to abandon the people he loved to save his country. With far more breadth, detail, and historical accuracy than the Hollywood film Braveheart, Jack Whyte’s masterful storytelling breathes life into Wallace’s tale, giving readers an amazing character study of the man who helped shape Scotland’s identity and future.
The Book of Sunnybank
Author: Albert Payson Terhune
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Off to Sea:The Adventures of Jovial Jack Junker on his Road to Fame
Author: William Henry Giles Kingston
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
ISBN: 1465597182
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 141
Book Description
From my earliest days I have been known as Jovial Jack Junker. I got the name, I believe, from always being in good humour, and seeing the bright side of things. Whatever I ate did me good, and I never had had an hour's sickness in my life; while if things happened to go wrong one day, I knew they would go right the next. People said I was of a happy disposition; I suppose I was. I always felt inclined to be singing or whistling, and when I did not, it was because I knew I ought to keep silenceÑin church, for instance, or in the presence of my elders, who happened to be engaged in conversation. Still, I was not born, as the saying is, with a silver spoon in my mouth, nor did I possess any great worldly advantages. I did not trouble myself much about the future, I must confess that. If I got what I wanted, I was contented; if not, I expected to get it the next day or the day after. I could wait; I always found something to amuse me in the meantime. My father was a marineÑa man well known to fame, though not the celebrated "Cheeks." He was known as Sergeant Junker. He had several small sons and daughtersÑyoung JunkersÑand when I was about twelve years of age, he was left an inconsolable widower by the untimely death of our inestimable mother. She was an excellent woman, and had brought us up, to the best of her ability, in a way to make us good and useful members of society. She was indeed a greater loss to us than to our poor father; for, as my elder brother Simon observed, as he rubbed his eyes, moist with tears, with the back of his handÑ "You see, Jack, father can go and get another wife, as many do; but we can't get another mother like her that is gone, that we can't, nohow."
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
ISBN: 1465597182
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 141
Book Description
From my earliest days I have been known as Jovial Jack Junker. I got the name, I believe, from always being in good humour, and seeing the bright side of things. Whatever I ate did me good, and I never had had an hour's sickness in my life; while if things happened to go wrong one day, I knew they would go right the next. People said I was of a happy disposition; I suppose I was. I always felt inclined to be singing or whistling, and when I did not, it was because I knew I ought to keep silenceÑin church, for instance, or in the presence of my elders, who happened to be engaged in conversation. Still, I was not born, as the saying is, with a silver spoon in my mouth, nor did I possess any great worldly advantages. I did not trouble myself much about the future, I must confess that. If I got what I wanted, I was contented; if not, I expected to get it the next day or the day after. I could wait; I always found something to amuse me in the meantime. My father was a marineÑa man well known to fame, though not the celebrated "Cheeks." He was known as Sergeant Junker. He had several small sons and daughtersÑyoung JunkersÑand when I was about twelve years of age, he was left an inconsolable widower by the untimely death of our inestimable mother. She was an excellent woman, and had brought us up, to the best of her ability, in a way to make us good and useful members of society. She was indeed a greater loss to us than to our poor father; for, as my elder brother Simon observed, as he rubbed his eyes, moist with tears, with the back of his handÑ "You see, Jack, father can go and get another wife, as many do; but we can't get another mother like her that is gone, that we can't, nohow."
Secret Agent Jack Stalwart: Book 6: The Pursuit of the Ivory Poachers: Kenya
Author: Elizabeth Singer Hunt
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1602862087
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Jack finally receives a coded message from his brother Max, possibly detailing his whereabouts. But duty calls, and Jack is whisked away to the sweltering savannah of Kenya before he can decipher it. Once there, a wise and kind Masai chief alerts Jack to a series of elephant killings where the corpses have been robbed of their tusks. Jack must find the malevolent ring of poachers responsible before more of these endangered species are destroyed.
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1602862087
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Jack finally receives a coded message from his brother Max, possibly detailing his whereabouts. But duty calls, and Jack is whisked away to the sweltering savannah of Kenya before he can decipher it. Once there, a wise and kind Masai chief alerts Jack to a series of elephant killings where the corpses have been robbed of their tusks. Jack must find the malevolent ring of poachers responsible before more of these endangered species are destroyed.
The Secret War
Author: Matt Myklusch
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 141699565X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 560
Book Description
Sequel to: Jack Blank and the Imagine Nation.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 141699565X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 560
Book Description
Sequel to: Jack Blank and the Imagine Nation.