"Krist does wonders . . . [He] describes the frantic rescue efforts . . . and the malevolent, unending storm. In a thrilling, climactic chapter, he conjures forth the avalanche.""--The New York Times" In February 1910, a monstrous, record-breaking blizzard hit the Northwest. Nowhere was the danger more terrifying than near a tiny town called Wellington, perched high in the Cascade Mountains, where a desperate situation evolved: two trainloads of cold, hungry passengers and their crews found themselves marooned. For days, an army of the Great Northern Railroad's most dedicated men worked to rescue the trains, but just when escape seemed possible, the unthinkable occurred--a colossal avalanche tumbled down, sweeping the trains over the steep slope and down the mountainside. Centered on the astonishing spectacle of our nation's deadliest avalanche, "The White Cascade "is the masterfully told story of a never-before-documented tragedy.

The Camper Van Bible is THE definitive glovebox bible for anyone who owns or ‘would die for’ a camper van. In this book Martin Dorey, acknowledged camper van expert, presenter of BBC2’s ‘One Man and His Campervan’ and author of the popular Take the Slow Road series, dives headfirst into the nitty gritty of camping and camper vans. The book covers all aspects of the camper van life, including: - Owning and living day to day with a camper van (LIVE) - Cooking and eating in your camper (EAT) - Sleeping in your camper (SLEEP) - Keeping you and your van going (REPEAT) This second edition has been fully updated with new text and photographs throughout, including an expanded section on environmentally conscious camping, new text about accessible camper vanning, lots of tasty new recipes, updated costs and figures and an expanded list of the best UK campsites. Packed with stunning photography, and oodles of vital, definitive and authoritative information, this book is an essential buy for both dreamers and do-ers alike.

Originally published in 1884. A detailed history of some of the great inventors and inventions of the world. Contents Include - Phineas Pett: Begginers of English Shipbuilding - Francis Pettit Smith: Practical Introducer of the Screw Propeller - John Harrison: Inventer of the Marine Chronometer - John Lombe: Introducer of the Silk Industry into England - William Murdock: His Life and Inventions - Fredrick Koenig: Inventor of the Steam-Printing Machine - The Walters of 'The Times': Invention of the Walter Press - William Clowes: Book Printing By Steam - Charles Bianconi: A Lesson of Self-Help in Ireland - Industry in Ireland: Through Connaught and Ulster to Belfast - Shipbuilding in Belfast: By E.J. Harland, Engineer and Shipbuilding - Astronomers and Students in Humble Life: A New Chapter in the 'Pursuit of Knowledge under Difficulties' Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.