Barbara Marriott D.
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A young college student acquires an old chest filled with ancient papers during her spring break on a Bahamian island. The ancient papers are the original writings and reports on historic women pirates dating back to the 1300. Is this chest the greatest pirate treasure ever discovered, or is it the biggest maritime hoax? In the chest are letters written by Jeanne de Clisson in the 1300, The Lioness of Brittany turned to piracy to avenge the brutal...
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Running west to east along the northern boundary of Tucson is a corridor. of unique and inspiring communities. In Legendary Locals of Marana, Oro Valley, and Catalina, readers will discover the historical riches, courage, and determination of the Western spirit that shaped the state and the country. George Pusch was a member of the Arizona Territorial Legislature that guided Arizona from territory to statehood. Sam Chu, a Chinese immigrant, turned...
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Taken from the interviews conducted by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in Arizona during the Great Depression,this regional history offers more than facts, figures, and stilted portraits of "important history." This glimpse into the lives of regional lifestyles, particularly in the relatively young state of Arizona, portrays history from the perspective of those who lived it. Gathered into chapters on outlaws and lawmen, miners and prospectors,...
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“Myths, Mysteries and Legends of New Mexico” explores unusual phenomena, strange events, and mysteries in the Land of Enchantment's history. Each episode included in the book is a story unto itself, and the tone and style of the book is lively and easy to read for a general audience interested in New Mexico history.
Stories include the mysterious disappearance of lawyer and civic leader Albert J. Fountain-a man known both for defending Billy...