Ergebnis für "James" in Nordamerika

From the #1 bestselling author of The Boys in the Boat and Facing the Mountain comes an unforgettable epic of family, tragedy, and survival on the American frontier “An ideal pairing of talent and material.… Engrossing.… A deft and ambitious storyteller.” — Mary Roach, New York...

First published in 1907, My Life as an Indian is the memoir of James Willard Schultz and tells the story of his first year living with the Pikuni tribe in Montana. It includes accounts of religious customs and ceremonies, hunting, raids, food preparation, child-rearing and more, and is thus of great interest to anthropologists and students of Native American history.

***NATIONAL BEST SELLER*** A vivid, surprising portrait of the civic and economic reinvention taking place in America, town by town and generally out of view of the national media. A realistically positive and provocative view of the country between its coasts. For the last five years, James and...

In such modern classics as Chesapeake, Centennial, Hawaii, Alaska, and Texas, James A. Michener proved time and again that his understanding of and love for his country was unparalleled. This Noble Land is Michener’s most personal statement about America, an examination of the issues that...

Burnt out after running his own business, James Anthony arrives in the pastel skies of Florida's Key West to start a journey of catharsis. His destination? Deadhorse, Alaska, on the edge of the Arctic Ocean, via the backroads of the continent. Dodging burly wildlife keen to take a bite out of him, Anthony meets the quirky, good-hearted folk of North America’s backwaters, learning how Britain influenced the continent’s history, much of it painfully unsavoury.

Billy Connolly, music-lover, biker, and scourge of the beige and bland the world over, has dreamed about taking a trip on the legendary Route 66 since he first heard Chuck Berry belting out one of the greatest rock 'n' roll records of all time. And now he's finally had the chance to do it, heading out on his custom-made trike in search of the real America that can still be found beyond the nation's freeways.

Set in the remote arctic region of Northern Canada, this book takes listeners on a harrowing canoe voyage that results in tragedy, redemption, and, ultimately, transformation. George Grinnell was one of six young men who set off on the 1955 expedition led by experienced wilderness canoeist Art Moffatt. Poorly planned and executed, the journey seemed doomed from the start. Ignoring the approaching winter, the men became entranced with the peace and beauty of the arctic in autumn.

Super Cheap Newfoundland is a travel guide for people seeking cold-hard facts to enjoy the biggest Newfoundland adventure on the smallest budget. Choose from city adventures or mix it up with our nature suggestions. Either way, our plans and Newfoundland’s fascinating history and jaw-dropping hikes and waterfalls will blow your mind, not your budget. Instantly discover everything you need for a luxurious trip to Newfoundland on a backpackers budget.

James M. McPherson, the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Battle Cry of Freedom, and arguably the finest Civil War historian in the world, walks us through the site of the bloodiest and perhaps most consequential battle ever fought by Americans: the Battle of Gettysburg. The events that...

Alaska, the country on the edge of the Arctic. Dream destination for animal and nature lovers who follow the call of the fascinating wilderness. The land of bears, glaciers, pioneers and gold seekers on the northern tip of the American continent. In Vancouver, the pearl of Canada on the Pacific Ocean, an extraordinary boat trip begins along the Alexander Archipelago to the Gulf of Alaska. A charming metropolis with a European flair.

Eat Like A Local - Crossville, Tennessee, by Linda Shepherd, will offer the inside scoop on the best places to eat in the Crossville, Tennessee, area. Culinary tourism is an important aspect of any travel experience. Food has the ability to tell you a story of a destination, its landscapes, and culture on a single plate. Most food guides tell you how to eat like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Eat Like a Local series, this book will give you a food guide from someone who has lived at your next culinary destination.

Have you longed for adventure, freedom, and fun while living a relaxing and stress-free life? RV Living has all of the answers as to how you can make this dream a reality. You don't have to be tied down to a single job or location for the rest of your life. You can make your own decision in choosing where you live and traveling when you want. More people than ever are ditching the boring 9-5 lifestyle and making the choice to live the life they desire. You can be a part of the growing RV movement!

The author of Bad Land realizes a lifelong dream as he navigates the waters of the Mississippi River in a spartan sixteen-foot motorboat, producing yet another masterpiece of contemporary American travel writing.

Rochester, New York, is synonymous with the downfall of Kodak and snow. But the humble city on the southern shore of Lake Ontario is so much more. In fact, if you take the time to get to know it, you'll be shocked at the chasm between your suboptimal perception and the impressive reality. That's not to say the place is perfect, of course. A region this layered deserves an honest, three-dimensional look. It's time, in other words, to capture the essence of Rochester, New York.

James M. McPherson, the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Battle Cry of Freedom, and arguably the finest Civil War historian in the world, walks us through the site of the bloodiest and perhaps most consequential battle ever fought by Americans: the Battle of Gettysburg. The events that...

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Lynchburg, Virginia. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination. This guide book will not tell you exact addresses or store hours but instead gives you knowledge that you may not find in other smaller travel books.

The wonderful natural beauty of the national parks, the scenic Highway No. 1 or San Francisco, which already had a special attraction in the gold rush days - the "California feeling" and the appeal of the incredible diversity of the country is omnipresent. From the beautiful coastal city of San Diego, the route goes to three very different national parks: Joshua Tree National Park, the "Wonderland of Rocks", the lonely desert landscape of Death Valley and the green paradise of Yosemite National Park with its steep rock faces and thundering waterfalls.

In Mississippi Noir, literary crime fiction master Tom Franklin has assembled a phenomenal short-story collection that highlights a mesmerizing and diverse set of styles and subject matter. Urban, suburban, and rural settings alike unveil new shades of darkness that fall upon Mississippi's past and present.

Akashic Books continues its groundbreaking series of original noir anthologies. Each story is set in a distinct neighborhood or location within the city of the book. In the wake of Chicago Noir, Twin Cities Noir, and Kansas City Noir - all popular volumes in the Akashic Noir Series - comes the latest Midwest installment, St. Louis Noir. Masterfully curated by Scott Phillips, author of The Ice Harvest (adapted for film, starring John Cusack and Billy Bob Thornton), this volume will chill the listener with heartland menace.

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