Author: E. Pauline Johnson
Publisher: Whitehead Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Flint and Feather
Author: E. Pauline Johnson
Publisher: Whitehead Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Publisher: Whitehead Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Flint And Feather
Author: Charlotte Gray
Publisher: HarperCollins Canada
ISBN: 1443403032
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 494
Book Description
A graceful biography that was a #1 national bestseller, Flint & Feather confirms Charlotte Gray’s position as a master biographer, a writer with a rare gift for transforming a historical character into a living, breathing woman who immediately captures our imagination. In Flint & Feather, Charlotte Gray explores the life of this nineteenth-century daughter of a Mohawk chief and English gentlewoman, creating a fascinating portrait of a young woman equally at home on the stage in her “Indian” costume and in the salons of the rich and powerful. Uncovering Pauline Johnson’s complex and dramatic personality, Flint & Feather is studded with triumph and tragedy, mystery and romance—a first-rate biography blending turn-of-the-century Canadian history and the vibrant story of a woman whose unforgettable voice still echoes through the years.
Publisher: HarperCollins Canada
ISBN: 1443403032
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 494
Book Description
A graceful biography that was a #1 national bestseller, Flint & Feather confirms Charlotte Gray’s position as a master biographer, a writer with a rare gift for transforming a historical character into a living, breathing woman who immediately captures our imagination. In Flint & Feather, Charlotte Gray explores the life of this nineteenth-century daughter of a Mohawk chief and English gentlewoman, creating a fascinating portrait of a young woman equally at home on the stage in her “Indian” costume and in the salons of the rich and powerful. Uncovering Pauline Johnson’s complex and dramatic personality, Flint & Feather is studded with triumph and tragedy, mystery and romance—a first-rate biography blending turn-of-the-century Canadian history and the vibrant story of a woman whose unforgettable voice still echoes through the years.
How I Came To Be A Writer
Author: Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0689838875
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
Details the career of one writer from published pieces to novels written to date.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0689838875
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
Details the career of one writer from published pieces to novels written to date.
The Art of Flint Knapping
Author: D. C. Waldorf
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Flintknapping
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Flintknapping
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Sisters in the Wilderness
Author: Charlotte Gray
Publisher: Penguin Canada
ISBN: 0143181300
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 544
Book Description
Catharine Parr Traill and Susanna Moodie are icons of the Canadian imagination. Yet most of what we know of these two English gentlewomen who spent their adult lives struggling in Britain’s harsh and vigorous colony comes from their own self-consciously crafted writings and from other writers’ sometimes fanciful depictions of them. But what were the women behind the authorial voices really like? In Sisters in the Wilderness, award-winning author Charlotte Gray breathes life into two remarkable and fascinating characters and brings us a vivid picture of life in the backwoods of Upper Canada.
Publisher: Penguin Canada
ISBN: 0143181300
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 544
Book Description
Catharine Parr Traill and Susanna Moodie are icons of the Canadian imagination. Yet most of what we know of these two English gentlewomen who spent their adult lives struggling in Britain’s harsh and vigorous colony comes from their own self-consciously crafted writings and from other writers’ sometimes fanciful depictions of them. But what were the women behind the authorial voices really like? In Sisters in the Wilderness, award-winning author Charlotte Gray breathes life into two remarkable and fascinating characters and brings us a vivid picture of life in the backwoods of Upper Canada.
The White Wampum
Author: E. Pauline Johnson
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
"The White Wampum" is the first and the most famous collection of poems by E. Pauline Johnson, a Canadian writer and performer of Mohawk and English heritage. With vivid imagery, raw emotion, and a unique perspective, these poems are sure to captivate and inspire. Whether you're a lover of poetry or simply seeking a new perspective, this collection is a must-read.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
"The White Wampum" is the first and the most famous collection of poems by E. Pauline Johnson, a Canadian writer and performer of Mohawk and English heritage. With vivid imagery, raw emotion, and a unique perspective, these poems are sure to captivate and inspire. Whether you're a lover of poetry or simply seeking a new perspective, this collection is a must-read.
The Skulking Way of War
Author: Patrick M. Malone
Publisher: Madison Books
ISBN: 1461662842
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
During the brutal and destructive King Philip's War, the New England Indians combined new European weaponry with their traditional use of stealth, surprise, and mobility.
Publisher: Madison Books
ISBN: 1461662842
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
During the brutal and destructive King Philip's War, the New England Indians combined new European weaponry with their traditional use of stealth, surprise, and mobility.
The Flamingo Feather
Author: Kirk Munroe
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Florida
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Florida
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
Another First Poetry Book
Author:
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780199162284
Category : Children's poetry, English
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
These beautifully illustrated books, now reissued with all new 4-color covers, present the best of what's new in poetry, carefully chosen for children between the ages of 8 and 13. Many of the poems were written especially for these volumes, and among the poets included are Roald Dahl, Grace Nichols, Judith Viorst, Jack Prelutsky, David McCord. Foster provides a variety of themes with strong associations for children: from the fun and light-hearted (Vampires, Pets, and Holidays) to the provocative (One-Parent Families, Technology, and War). Drawings, cartoons and photographs--most in color--draw attention to every page.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780199162284
Category : Children's poetry, English
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
These beautifully illustrated books, now reissued with all new 4-color covers, present the best of what's new in poetry, carefully chosen for children between the ages of 8 and 13. Many of the poems were written especially for these volumes, and among the poets included are Roald Dahl, Grace Nichols, Judith Viorst, Jack Prelutsky, David McCord. Foster provides a variety of themes with strong associations for children: from the fun and light-hearted (Vampires, Pets, and Holidays) to the provocative (One-Parent Families, Technology, and War). Drawings, cartoons and photographs--most in color--draw attention to every page.
The American Longbow
Author: Stephen Graf
Publisher: Stephen Graf
ISBN: 9780990782667
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 275
Book Description
In this book you will find easy-to-follow instructions for making your own American Longbow from scratch, and advice on how to shoot it. It will take you through the entire process of building a bow, from design to construction. In addition, it explores both the philosophical and concrete reasons why making your own bow will add to the story of your good life. If you've ever thought about making your own bow, this book is a good place to start.
Publisher: Stephen Graf
ISBN: 9780990782667
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 275
Book Description
In this book you will find easy-to-follow instructions for making your own American Longbow from scratch, and advice on how to shoot it. It will take you through the entire process of building a bow, from design to construction. In addition, it explores both the philosophical and concrete reasons why making your own bow will add to the story of your good life. If you've ever thought about making your own bow, this book is a good place to start.