Author: William Stephens Hayward
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 396

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Author: Jules Verne
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 438

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Author: M. A. Orr
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 73

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"Stars of the Southern Skies, an illuminating work by M. A. Orr, offers a captivating exploration of the celestial wonders visible in the southern hemisphere. This insightful book serves as both a guide and a tribute to the breathtaking beauty of the southern night sky, blending scientific knowledge with an appreciation for the cosmos. In this engaging text, Orr provides detailed observations and descriptions of key constellations, stars, and astronomical phenomena unique to the southern skies. The book is enriched with vivid illustrations and star maps, making it an accessible and invaluable resource for amateur astronomers, stargazers, and anyone interested in the mysteries of the universe. Stars of the Southern Skies is celebrated for its clear explanations and accessible style, which make complex astronomical concepts understandable for readers of all backgrounds. Orr’s enthusiasm for the subject shines through, offering readers a deeper connection to the stars and a greater appreciation for the wonders of the southern hemisphere. Whether you are a seasoned observer or a curious newcomer, Stars of the Southern Skies provides a comprehensive and inspiring look at the celestial treasures above. This book is a must-have for anyone looking to explore the night sky and discover the beauty and intrigue of the stars that light up the southern horizon. Order your copy today and embark on a journey through the cosmos with M. A. Orr as your guide.

Author: Jules Verne
Publisher: e-artnow
ISBN: 8026868935
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 493

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This carefully crafted ebook: "CAPTAIN ANTIFER & THE STAR OF THE SOUTH – Treasure Hunt Adventures (Illustrated)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. "Captain Antifer" - The untold wealth of Kamylk Pasha has been carefully hidden in longitudes of a secret location. But soon Captain Antifer realizes that he isn't the only one with the clue to the mystery and there might be many more people involved in this treasure hunt than he would have originally imagined... "The Star of the South or, The Vanished Diamond" - Victor Cyprien has set out to woo the father of his lady love (Alice) by creating a 243 carat diamond called 'the star of the south' and gifting it to her. But all his plans are tossed aside when the precious treasure is stolen and the culprit is possibly someone known to them... Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a French novelist, poet, and playwright best known for his adventure novels and his profound influence on the literary genre of science fiction.

Author: A. Robert Hill
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595292763
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 442

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Fervency, exhilaration, trepidation and death face Collin Farley, a young Colorado rancher, who flew his aircraft through its paces in the skies over the South Pacific against overwhelming Japanese forces during the early days of World War II. The sound of aircraft engines and the firing of the 37mm canon vibrate in his ears. Tender moments under the stars on the beach of the Coral Sea where he finds love during the throes of war wrench his heart, yet the camaraderie on a Pacific island maintains his sanity. From the shooting down the private plane of Admiral Yamamoto, the master-planner of Pearl Harbor attack, to viewing performances of the Swan Lake in Melbourne, Australia, to attending high level meetings with Generals MacArthur and Kenney, the reader is swept back to 1942-43. Emotions, loves and passions soar high over the azure waters of the Solomon Sea and in the Grand Opera House with the performances of Antoinette de la Fevbre. The men and women of the Fifth Air Force lived these campaigns, loved under the Southern Cross and died in the blue waters of the Coral Sea. This dynamic epic saga explicitly comes alive through the pages of this novel.

Author: Jules Verne
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781591070757
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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The Star of the South, originally published in 1884, takes us back to Africa again; but not the Africa of Verne?s first success Five Weeks in a Balloon, nor of his tragic slave tale Dick Sands. Those dealt with the Africa of the negro. This tale is of the Africa of the white man. The diamond region and the diamond mines are fully and close depicted, so are the rough and hard types of men who make their way there.Among these is presented, in singular contrast, the educated young French engineer, a man, a gentleman, and a scientist. Verne has drawn few better characters than this of Victor Cyprien. Though perhaps one may be permitted to suggest that Cyprien?s altruism is scarcely convincing. The love which twice surrenders its beloved, rather than transgress the conventions of a social world with which neither love is any longer associated, seems to us a rather feeble one. The indifference to wealth which, while watching other men gather diamonds all around, can only puzzle over their desire, and be contemptuous of their madness, is as little French as it is American.The easy deception of the engineer into the idea that he has manufactured a giant diamond, may be accepted by the not too critical reader as the necessary foundation of the story, which is certainly bright, mystifying, and interesting in the extreme. Africa had been treated so seriously in the earlier tales, that one is glad to find Verne here playing with it in the scenes where his people ride ostriches and giraffes, are borne aloft by trapped birds, and leave the manufacture of their artificial diamonds to dodge one another murderously across country.

Author: William Henry Rosser
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Astronomy
Languages : en
Pages : 86

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Author: Sean Dietrich
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 0785226389
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 353

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In this heartfelt tale about enduring hope amid the suffering of the Great Depression, Sean Dietrich—also known as Sean of the South—weaves together a tale featuring a cast of characters ranging from a child preacher, a teenage healer, and two migrant workers who give everything they have for their chosen family. When fifteen-year-old Marigold becomes pregnant during the Great Depression, she is rejected by her family and forced to fend for herself. She is arrested while trying to steal food and loses her baby in the forest, turning her whole world upside down. She’s even more distraught upon discovering she has an inexplicable power to heal, making her a sought-after local legend. Meanwhile, middle-aged migrant workers Vern and Paul discover a violet-eyed baby abandoned in the woods and take it upon themselves to care for her. The men continue their search for work and soon pair up with a poverty-stricken widow, plus her two children, and the misfit family begins taking care of each other. As survival brings this chosen family together, a young boy finds himself without a friend to his name as the dust storms rage across Kansas. Fourteen-year-old Coot, a child preacher, is on the run from his abusive tent-revival pastor father with thousands of stolen dollars—and the only thing he’s sure of is that Mobile, Alabama, is his destination. In a sweeping saga with a looming second world war, these stories intertwine in surprising ways, reminding us that when the dust clears, we can still see the stars. Stand-alone Southern historical fiction set during the Great Depression Book length: approximately 98,000 words Includes discussion questions for book clubs Also by Sean Dietrich: The Incredible Winston Browne

Author: Thomas Dick
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Astronomy
Languages : en
Pages : 764

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Author: Robert Butler
Publisher: Grove/Atlantic, Inc.
ISBN: 0802121551
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 386

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American spy and war correspondent Christopher Marlowe Cobb follows a man who may be a German secret service agent with vital information on to the Lusitania during World War I in this sequel to The Hot Country. 20,000 first printing.