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Incredible stories from those who thrived in the Wild West. The
"mountain men" were the hunters and trappers who fiercely strode
the Rocky Mountains in the early to mid-1800s. They braved the
elements in search of the skins of beavers and other wild animals,
to sell or barter for goods. The lifestyle of the mountain men
could be harsh, existing as they did among animals, and spending
most of their days and nights living and camping out in the great
unexplored wilds of the Rockies. Life outdoors presented many
threats, not least among them Native Americans, who were hostile to
the mountain men encroaching on the area for their own purposes.
For a certain kind of pioneer, this risk and more were outweighed
by the benefits of living free, without the restrictions and
boundaries of "civilized" settlements. Included in this collection
are tales from great writers, including: Washington Irving Stanley
Vestal Osborne Russell Francis Parkman Jr. And many more! In The
Adventures of the Mountain Men, New York Times bestselling author
Stephen Brennan has compiled many of the best stories about the
mountain men the most daring exploits, the death-defying chances
taken to hunt big game, the clashes with the arrows of Native
Americans, and also the moments when the men were struck by the
incomparable beauty of the unsullied, majestic Rocky Mountains.
Become a pro at living and thriving off the land. Survival Skills
of the Native Americans is a fascinating, practical guide to the
techniques that have made the indigenous people of North America
revered for their mastery of the wilderness. Readers can replicate
outdoor living by trying a hand at making rafts and canoes,
constructing tools, and living off the land. Learn key skills like:
Building a strong campfire Learning to hunt and butcher your meats
Creating a safe and solid shelter And much more! Whether you're an
avid outdoorsman or a novice hiker, Survival Skills of the Native
Americans is your handbook to not simply surviving the outdoors,
but flourishing. The know-how of the Native Americans is unique and
popular, admired by young people, historians, and those with a
special interest in living off the land. Native Americans have
lived outdoors for ages, and now you can be successful, too, with
the skills, tips, and tricks included in this handy manual.
Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for
hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns,
rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense,
archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and
wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game
hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer
stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and
more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times
bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing
books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers
and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
What are the indications for necrosectomy? How you perform an EUA
for acute peri-anal sepsis? What do you understand by the term
Early Goal-Directed Therapy (EGDT)? Remember: this is a
consultant's exam, and giving a range of options is not good
enough. You must tell the examiner what you as a consultant are
going to do. The FRCS is a uniquely challenging prospect; highly
detailed, wide-ranging and encompassing both theory and practice.
Preparation for this exam can be very difficult, and resources
tailored to it are scarce. As the consolidated notes of a recent
successful candidate, this book is an essential resource when
preparing for the viva. The wide variety of questions require you
to define, diagnose or choose between treatment options, while MCQs
and SBAs help you to objectively evaluate your progress - a unique
supplement to your study plan. Answers provided are comprised of an
invaluable combination of detailed written answers and lists that
will remind you of key points and help you structure your
preparation.
William Shakespeare is ubiquitous throughout the Western world as
the master of the written word, and the above-quoted "Sonnet 18" is
celebrated as one of the most exquisite love poems of all time.
Love comes in all forms--friendly, familial, unrequited, and
lustful--and impressively, the bard's canon works with them all.
His views on love--whether they be amorous and passionate or
obsessive and unsettling--are provocative to the mind and
imagination. The modern reader will recognize poignant turns of
phrase; though still used today, they originated from
Shakespeare--known for inventing much of the modern English
vocabulary. "Shakespeare on Love" draws from the entire Shakespeare
canon: love sonnets, plays, and songs. "Romeo & Juliet, Hamlet,
A Midsummer Night's Dream," and countless others all have their
place. In one complete volume, discover the lyrical, the funny, the
lewd, and the idolatrous passages on love as composed by the most
influential writer of the English language.
Beloved excerpts featured in these pages include:
"Sonnet 43"
All days are nights to see till I see thee,
And nights bright days when dreams do show thee me.
"As You Like It"
Who ever loved that loved not at first sight?
"Hamlet"
Doubt thou the stars are fire;
Doubt that the sun doth move;
Doubt truth to be a liar;
But never doubt I love.
Ireland's Finest Writers Together in an Entertaining and Humorous
Anthology For a comparatively small country, Ireland's
contributions to the world of literature have been enormous. From
the older tradition, Irish writers have inherited a sense of wonder
in the face of nature, a narrative style that tends toward the
deliberately exaggerated or absurd, and a keen sense of the power
of satire. These themes carry through the entire canon of Irish
literature, up until modern times. Stephen Brennan brings us this
collection of classic stories, essays, and fairytales that inform
the past and therefore, the present, of our most beloved fiction.
In Irish Stories and Folklore, the reader can revisit old
favorites, like Oscar Wilde's short story "The Canterville Ghost,"
and discover lesser-known treasures such as "The Orange Man, or the
Honest Boy and the Thief" by Maria Edgeworth. The imaginative
stories contained in this volume are sure to engage the mind and
delight readers looking to enhance their knowledge of the rich
history of Ireland.
The cowboy, one of the greatest fictional characters in American
literary history, is more than a man or a myth; he is an identity,
the soul of a country that started out as the wild and unruly and
has risen to the civilized and respected. The Greatest Cowboy
Stories Ever Told includes twenty-three exciting stories from a
variety of contributors, such as Mark Twain, Karl May, Tom McGuane,
Larry McMurtry, Edgar Beecher Bronson, Frederic Remington, Max
Brand, and John Graves. The Golden Age of the Cowboy, or what has
been called the Kingdom of Cattle, lasted from the close of the
Civil War to the turn of the 20th century. Barbed wire and the iron
horse put paid to the free range and the long trail drive just as
the coming of the law obviated the need for the rough chivalry of
the code of the West. Though the days of dueling-every individual
was for himself and men were expected to settle their own
scores-are over, it is memories of these drastic times and extreme
measures and the people who lived them that remain our defining
characteristics. This book is filled with some of the most
action-filled and exciting stories ever to come out of the American
landscape.
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