Author: Juan David Morgan
Publisher: Two Harbors Press
ISBN: 9781626529533
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"The Golden Horse by Juan David Morgan is a sweeping saga, painting a vivid, personal portrayal of the events that transpired as a result of the rivalry between New York shipping magnates, William Aspinwall and Cornelius Vanderbilt, and the enormous personal cost that was borne by the people involved in the construction of the Panama Railroad-- the first transcontinental train in the Americas-- built during the California Gold Rush. Thousands of people died during the construction, succumbing to tropical diseases and natural disasters. Despite the danger, the lust of gold fever and the challenge of conquering the wilderness drove the men through the perils of torturous journeys, cutthroat competition, ruthless outlaws, savage jungles, the ferocious extremes of the tropical frontier, and violent cultural clashes, but not without the thrill of romantic adventures, the wonder of human inventiveness, and rugged determination to succeed."--Amazon.com
The Golden Horse
Author: Juan David Morgan
Publisher: Two Harbors Press
ISBN: 9781626529533
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"The Golden Horse by Juan David Morgan is a sweeping saga, painting a vivid, personal portrayal of the events that transpired as a result of the rivalry between New York shipping magnates, William Aspinwall and Cornelius Vanderbilt, and the enormous personal cost that was borne by the people involved in the construction of the Panama Railroad-- the first transcontinental train in the Americas-- built during the California Gold Rush. Thousands of people died during the construction, succumbing to tropical diseases and natural disasters. Despite the danger, the lust of gold fever and the challenge of conquering the wilderness drove the men through the perils of torturous journeys, cutthroat competition, ruthless outlaws, savage jungles, the ferocious extremes of the tropical frontier, and violent cultural clashes, but not without the thrill of romantic adventures, the wonder of human inventiveness, and rugged determination to succeed."--Amazon.com
Publisher: Two Harbors Press
ISBN: 9781626529533
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"The Golden Horse by Juan David Morgan is a sweeping saga, painting a vivid, personal portrayal of the events that transpired as a result of the rivalry between New York shipping magnates, William Aspinwall and Cornelius Vanderbilt, and the enormous personal cost that was borne by the people involved in the construction of the Panama Railroad-- the first transcontinental train in the Americas-- built during the California Gold Rush. Thousands of people died during the construction, succumbing to tropical diseases and natural disasters. Despite the danger, the lust of gold fever and the challenge of conquering the wilderness drove the men through the perils of torturous journeys, cutthroat competition, ruthless outlaws, savage jungles, the ferocious extremes of the tropical frontier, and violent cultural clashes, but not without the thrill of romantic adventures, the wonder of human inventiveness, and rugged determination to succeed."--Amazon.com
Treasure
Author: Sheldon Renan
Publisher: Grand Central Pub
ISBN: 9780446381604
Category : Games
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
A challenging puzzle book features a prize of more than five-hundred-thousand dollars for the correct solution
Publisher: Grand Central Pub
ISBN: 9780446381604
Category : Games
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
A challenging puzzle book features a prize of more than five-hundred-thousand dollars for the correct solution
Golden Horse
Author: Aleksandr Klimuk
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
ISBN: 9781419713910
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Hailing from central Asia, the home of fierce nomadic horsemen, the Akhal-Teke is a horse breed known for its speed, intelligence, and shimmering metallic coat. Featuring more than 150 remarkable images, Golden Horse captures the beauty of these ancient steeds. The photographs of Artur Baboev, a Russian photographer whose love for the breed sent him on a quest across the globe, are accompanied by an authoritative account of the history and qualities of the "golden horse." This book is a must-have for all horse lovers, owners, breeders, and riders.
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
ISBN: 9781419713910
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Hailing from central Asia, the home of fierce nomadic horsemen, the Akhal-Teke is a horse breed known for its speed, intelligence, and shimmering metallic coat. Featuring more than 150 remarkable images, Golden Horse captures the beauty of these ancient steeds. The photographs of Artur Baboev, a Russian photographer whose love for the breed sent him on a quest across the globe, are accompanied by an authoritative account of the history and qualities of the "golden horse." This book is a must-have for all horse lovers, owners, breeders, and riders.
The Golden Horse
Author: Vilis Inde
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781475212051
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
"The Golden Horse (Zelta zirgs) by Rainis ... is one of the most important pieces of Latvian literature. Although the play is a charming fairy tale, the symbolism calls for Latvians to unite and to fight for an autonomous Latvia. It is a tale of idealism and self-sacrifice."--P. [4] of cover.
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781475212051
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
"The Golden Horse (Zelta zirgs) by Rainis ... is one of the most important pieces of Latvian literature. Although the play is a charming fairy tale, the symbolism calls for Latvians to unite and to fight for an autonomous Latvia. It is a tale of idealism and self-sacrifice."--P. [4] of cover.
The Knights of the Horse-Shoe
Author: William Alexander Caruthers
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780265783054
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 90
Book Description
Excerpt from The Knights of the Horse-Shoe: A Traditionary Tale of the Cocked Hat Gentry in the Old Dominion No, no, my Ellen, we are not going to part with you so soon, ' after such difficulty in getting you here. I will dismiss the gentleman myself with a bee in his bonnet, rather than you should do that. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780265783054
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 90
Book Description
Excerpt from The Knights of the Horse-Shoe: A Traditionary Tale of the Cocked Hat Gentry in the Old Dominion No, no, my Ellen, we are not going to part with you so soon, ' after such difficulty in getting you here. I will dismiss the gentleman myself with a bee in his bonnet, rather than you should do that. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
The Golden Horsemen of Baghdad
Author: Saviour Pirotta
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472955978
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
Written by bestselling author Saviour Pirotta, this fast-paced story is set in the Islamic Golden Age when Baghdad was the largest and most dazzling city in the world. Perfect for fans of thrilling adventure. Thirteen-year-old Jabir is hoping to save his family from being made homeless by finding work in Baghdad. Famished after his long journey to the city, Jabir is caught stealing bread and sent to prison. Luckily, one of the guards there notices that he has a gift for carving wooden models and he is released on the orders of the grand caliph Harun al Rashid himself. In return Jabir must carve twelve golden horsemen, a gift from the caliph to the emperor Charlemagne. But someone is determined to stop Jabir from completing the work and he will stop at nothing, not even arson, to achieve his aim. Can Jabir and his friend Yasmina finish the horsemen or will Jabir be sent back to prison? Ideal for readers aged 8+, this exciting and readable adventure story is packed with great characters and insight into Islamic civilisation and the historic culture of the Middle East circa AD 900, a period which is now studied in the National Curriculum. The Flashbacks series offers dramatic stories set in key moments of history, perfect for introducing children to historical topics.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472955978
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
Written by bestselling author Saviour Pirotta, this fast-paced story is set in the Islamic Golden Age when Baghdad was the largest and most dazzling city in the world. Perfect for fans of thrilling adventure. Thirteen-year-old Jabir is hoping to save his family from being made homeless by finding work in Baghdad. Famished after his long journey to the city, Jabir is caught stealing bread and sent to prison. Luckily, one of the guards there notices that he has a gift for carving wooden models and he is released on the orders of the grand caliph Harun al Rashid himself. In return Jabir must carve twelve golden horsemen, a gift from the caliph to the emperor Charlemagne. But someone is determined to stop Jabir from completing the work and he will stop at nothing, not even arson, to achieve his aim. Can Jabir and his friend Yasmina finish the horsemen or will Jabir be sent back to prison? Ideal for readers aged 8+, this exciting and readable adventure story is packed with great characters and insight into Islamic civilisation and the historic culture of the Middle East circa AD 900, a period which is now studied in the National Curriculum. The Flashbacks series offers dramatic stories set in key moments of history, perfect for introducing children to historical topics.
Kelso
Author: Linda Kennedy
Publisher: Westholme Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Always considered among the top four horses of all time--with Man OWar, Secretariat, and Citation--Kelso reigned supreme for five unprecedented years in the 1960s. 15 b&w photos.
Publisher: Westholme Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Always considered among the top four horses of all time--with Man OWar, Secretariat, and Citation--Kelso reigned supreme for five unprecedented years in the 1960s. 15 b&w photos.
Horse Diaries #5: Golden Sun
Author: Whitney Sanderson
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0375893482
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
For anyone who has ever dreamed of hearing a horse’s story... Oregon, 1790 Golden Sun is a chestnut snowflake Appaloosa. In summer, he treks through the mountains with his rider, a Nez Perce boy named Little Turtle, as he gathers healing plants. But when Little Turtle’s best friend falls ill, Golden Sun discovers his true calling. Here is Golden Sun’s story...in his own words. With moving and knowledgeable text and lovely black and white art throughout—by a mother-daughter team of horse experts—this is the perfect fit for all lovers of horses and history!
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0375893482
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
For anyone who has ever dreamed of hearing a horse’s story... Oregon, 1790 Golden Sun is a chestnut snowflake Appaloosa. In summer, he treks through the mountains with his rider, a Nez Perce boy named Little Turtle, as he gathers healing plants. But when Little Turtle’s best friend falls ill, Golden Sun discovers his true calling. Here is Golden Sun’s story...in his own words. With moving and knowledgeable text and lovely black and white art throughout—by a mother-daughter team of horse experts—this is the perfect fit for all lovers of horses and history!
Gold Medal Horse
Author: Bonnie Bryant
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9780785792109
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Saddle Club members try to persuade the owner of a probable champion to get him qualified and also rescue a broken, battered horse that needs a home.
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9780785792109
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Saddle Club members try to persuade the owner of a probable champion to get him qualified and also rescue a broken, battered horse that needs a home.
Four Golden Horses in the Sun
Author: Ottavio Vittori
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bronze
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bronze
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description