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The Quixotics is a tale of coming of age for the Baby Boomer
generation. The time is 1970 and three young men have returned from
military service in Vietnam. Like other returning warriors of that
era, they?ve become disenchanted with a country that no longer
feels comfortable or welcoming to them. Restless and troubled by
what they see as the loss of individuality in an increasingly
politically correct society, they decide to escape it and create an
environment more to their liking. They are modern versions of that
classic daydreamer, Don Quixote. But, where the venerable nobleman
was weak and spindly, these men are young, powerful, and well
trained in the killing arts. They pool what little cash they have
and acquire a boat that is barely seaworthy. The plan is to sail
leisurely through the Caribbean, living life on their own terms one
idyllic day at a time, determined to find adventure and right the
wrongs they find along the way. Combative with society and each
other and with no sailing or navigational skills, they set off in
the small, cramped boat. To earn some badly needed cash, they
grudgingly agree to deliver a cargo of weapons to anti-Castro
insurgents in Cuba. The start is rough and the voyage rougher, but
all hell breaks loose once they reach the island. Captured by
Castro forces, they?re imprisoned and tortured in an old Spanish
dungeon. Later, they escape and join up with the rebels in the
Sierra Maestra Mountains. Here, their talents for guerilla warfare,
honed in the jungles of Vietnam, assert themselves. Before this
tale of adventure, romance, and self-discovery is over, each man
will come to realize, as Cervantes said, "Our greatest foes, and
whom we must chiefly combat, are within."
Macon to Manassas a novel by John Wayne Dobson and Walter Kevin
Sark. It was edited by Edward DeVries. Kevin and John were born in
and are life-long residents of Macon, Georgia. Both have known The
Lord Jesus Christ as personal Savior for much of their lives. They
are close friends and veteran re-enactors of The 16th GA, Co. G
Infantry Re-enactment Company, "The Jackson Rifles." The book was a
20-year labor of love dedicated to the Confederate companies that
were raised in the authors' native Macon. 23 Confederate combat
units were raised during the course of the War from Macon. At War's
end, there were not enough survivors to muster 7 companies. With so
many men from Macon giving their lives for "The Cause," the authors
wanted to write a novel that would not only be good reading, but
also tell the story of the brave and honorable men from Macon.
Those who survived the war, and those who did not.
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Essentially, this is a story of hope, faith and love. These pages
expose a war with cancer in a humorous, while brutally honest
manner. The story is laid out in a sequential format representing
the events as they occur. It details the immediate and ongoing
trials triggered by the disease as seen through the eyes of a
married couple, John and Georgetta Warner.
As treatments fail and different medications are employed in the
conflict, John and Georgetta write about how they are changed by
the ever shifting face of cancer. They come to appreciate the value
of time, friends and family as they continue to maintain control in
an uncontrollable situation.
The Tiwanaku state was the political and cultural center of ancient
Andean civilization for almost 700 years. Identity and Power is the
result of ten years of research that has revealed significant new
data. Janusek explores the origins, development, and collapse of
this ancient state through the lenses of social identities--gender,
ethnicity, occupation, for example--and power relations. He
combines recent developments in social theory with the
archaeological record to create a fascinating and theoretically
informed exploration of the history of this important civilization.
The Tiwanaku state was the political and cultural center of ancient
Andean civilization for almost 700 years. Identity and Power is the
result of ten years of research that has revealed significant new
data. Janusek explores the origins, development, and collapse of
this ancient state through the lenses of social identities--gender,
ethnicity, occupation, for example--and power relations. He
combines recent developments in social theory with the
archaeological record to create a fascinating and theoretically
informed exploration of the history of this important civilization.
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The Quiet Man (Blu-ray disc)
Barry Fitzgerald, Ward Bond, Eileen Crowe, John Wayne, Victor McLaglen, …
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John Wayne stars in this classic romantic drama directed by John
Ford. The story follows Irish-American boxer Sean Thornton (Wayne)
who refuses to fight again after a traumatic bout. He returns to
Ireland to reclaim his family's farm in Inisfree. But when love
intervenes he is forced to fight again to win the heart and hand of
local girl Mary Kate Danaher (Maureen O'Hara) whose brother Red
(Victor McLaglen) wants the farm for himself and objects to the
pair's union.
This beautiful book is a celebration of John Wayne and the films he
made. Filled with illuminating insights and behind-the-scenes
stories, this book details all 169 of Duke's movies, from long
forgotten gems to Hollywood classics that made John Wayne into the
world's biggest movie star. You'll also find hundreds of gorgeous
full-color and black-and-white photos from the set, along with
movie posters, lobby cards, costumes, collectibles and more,
including a number of full-spread photos that showcase Duke in all
his wide-screen glory. Ann-Margret, the legendary actress and Duke
co-star, provides a foreword, while Leonard Maltin, one of the
country's most respected, recognizable film critics, provides an
afterword. For general movie fans or die-hard Duke-lovers, this
book is a fantastic showcase of a film legend and his work.
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The Searchers (Blu-ray disc)
John Wayne, Jeffrey Hunter, Natalie Wood, Vera Miles, Ward Bond, …
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Thought by many to be director John Ford's masterpiece, 'The
Searchers' tells the story of Ethan Edwards (John Wayne), an
ex-confederate soldier who swears revenge after his brother's
family is butchered by Comanches and his niece (Natalie Wood) is
kidnapped. Accompanied by Martin Pawley (Jeffrey Hunter), a young
foundling raised by the family, Ethan sets out on a epic seven-year
search for the missing girl. But as their quest draws to a close,
Martin begins to realise the extent to which Ethan has been
dehumanised by his own thirst for revenge.
Nearly a millennium before the Inca forged a pan-Andean empire in
the South American Andes, Tiwanaku emerged as a major center of
political, economic, and religious life on the mountainous southern
shores of Lake Titicaca. Tiwanaku influenced vast regions of the
Andes and became one of the most important and enduring
civilizations of the pre-Columbian Americas. Yet for centuries, the
nature and antiquity of Tiwanaku remained a great mystery. Only
over the past couple of decades has archaeological research begun
to explore in depth the fascinating character of Tiwanaku culture
and the way of life of its people. Ancient Tiwanaku synthesizes a
wealth of past and current research on this fascinating
high-altitude civilization. In the first major synthesis on the
subject in nearly fifteen years, John Wayne Janusek explores
Tiwanaku civilization in its geographical and cultural setting,
tracing its long rise to power, vast geopolitical influences, and
violent collapse.
Nearly a millennium before the Inca forged a pan-Andean empire in
the South American Andes, Tiwanaku emerged as a major center of
political, economic, and religious life on the mountainous southern
shores of Lake Titicaca. Tiwanaku influenced vast regions of the
Andes and became one of the most important and enduring
civilizations of the pre-Columbian Americas. Yet for centuries, the
nature and antiquity of Tiwanaku remained a great mystery. Only
over the past couple of decades has archaeological research begun
to explore in depth the fascinating character of Tiwanaku culture
and the way of life of its people. Ancient Tiwanaku synthesizes a
wealth of past and current research on this fascinating
high-altitude civilization. In the first major synthesis on the
subject in nearly fifteen years, John Wayne Janusek explores
Tiwanaku civilization in its geographical and cultural setting,
tracing its long rise to power, vast geopolitical influences, and
violent collapse.
Collection of five western feature films. 'The Searchers' (1956)
tells the story of Ethan Edwards (John Wayne), an ex-confederate
soldier who swears revenge after his brother's family is butchered
by Comanches and his niece (Natalie Wood) is kidnapped. Accompanied
by Martin Pawley (Jeffrey Hunter), Ethan sets out on an epic
seven-year search for the missing girl. In 'Pale Rider' (1985) a
community of gold mining prospectors comes under attack from a gang
of marauders who are after the prospectors' land. Young Megan
Wheeler (Sydney Penny) prays for help, which consequently arrives
in the form of the Preacher (Clint Eastwood), a grim, silent
stranger. In 'The Wild Bunch' (1969), set in 1913, a gang of
outlaws (William Holden, Ernest Borgnine and Warren Oates, amongst
others) ride into a Texan border town where the railroad office is
their target. The robbery turns into a blood-bath so the gang flee
to a desert hideout where they discover that their loot is
worthless... In 'Rio Bravo' (1959) Sheriff John T. Chance (Wayne)
is holding a murderous villain in his cell while waiting for a
magistrate to collect him for trial. The criminal's associates are
desperate to free him and will stop at nothing to achieve their
goal... 'How the West Was Won' (1962) traces the fortunes of
several generations of an American pioneer family as they move West
and cope with the Civil War. The film's several sections were made
by different directors, including Henry Hathaway and John Ford.
Spencer Tracy narrates, while Henry Fonda, Gregory Peck, James
Stewart and John Wayne top the all-star bill.
A sprawling epic tracing the fortunes of several generations of an
American pioneer family as they move West and cope with the Civil
War. The film's several sections were made by different directors,
including Henry Hathaway and John Ford. Spencer Tracy narrates,
while Henry Fonda, Gregory Peck, James Stewart and John Wayne top
the all-star bill. Not to be confused with the 1970s television
series.
An all-star international cast re-tells the events of the Allied
Landings in Normandy in 1944. Events are seen from various points
of view, including the Germans', in an epic and spectacular style.
Along with the 43 international stars, the film used 23,000 Allied
troops and despite costing over $10 million to make, it has now
become one of the most successful films of its genre. John Wayne,
Robert Mitchum and Henry Fonda head the cast.
John Wayne spent more than a decade making B-listed Westerns before
finally attaining star status with his performance as the Ringo Kid
in John Ford's 'Stagecoach'. This documentaty details the early
stages of his career, featuring footage from his silent debut, his
first top-billed role in 'The Big Trail' and his attempts to ride a
horse and carry a tune at the same time as a singing cowboy.
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Hondo (English, German, Italian, DVD)
John Wayne, Geraldine Page, Ward Bond, Michael Pate, James Arness, …
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Classic Western starring John Wayne. In 1874, cavalry despatch
rider Hondo Lane (Wayne) decides to help white settler Helen
(Geraldine Page) and her son when the Apaches begin to rise against
the white man. Hondo feels his loyalties divided as he is
half-Native American himself, but sets about helping the settlers
and remaining US cavalry escape from the Apache region to safety.
Macon to Manassas a novel by John Wayne Dobson and Walter Kevin
Sark. It was edited by Edward DeVries. Kevin and John were born in
and are life-long residents of Macon, Georgia. Both have known The
Lord Jesus Christ as personal Savior for much of their lives. They
are close friends and veteran re-enactors of The 16th GA, Co. G
Infantry Re-enactment Company, "The Jackson Rifles." The book was a
20-year labor of love dedicated to the Confederate companies that
were raised in the authors' native Macon. 23 Confederate combat
units were raised during the course of the War from Macon. At War's
end, there were not enough survivors to muster 7 companies. With so
many men from Macon giving their lives for "The Cause," the authors
wanted to write a novel that would not only be good reading, but
also tell the story of the brave and honorable men from Macon.
Those who survived the war, and those who did not.
www.dixieheritage.net
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