The Robinsons leave Switzerland to settle on the other side of the world. Sole survivors of a shipwreck, they make it ashore and the adventure begins. An adventure that tests their courage, cleverness, endurance, and faith as they struggle to survive and create their own on a tropical pardise.

One of the most extraordinary and invaluable documents in the annals of Native American history. The authentic testament of Geronimo who fiercely defended Apache land from Mexico and the United States. Between 1905 and 1906 he dictated his story through a native interpreter to S.M. Barrett, while he was a prisoner of war. Geronimo told his story, beginning with his telling of the Apache creation story. When Barrett posed a question, the only answer he received was, Write what I have spoken. Reprinted in 1970

Gen. George F. Crook later predicted we will decide that he was one of the greatest Americans who ever lived.

See also - Odie B Faulk The Geronimo Campaign 1961 Britton & Davis The Truth about Geronimo 1951

The first Freddy chapter book: To and Again is written. Stories of a group of barnyard characters who have different adventures in each book like the title of each book suggests.

Walter writes 26 Freddy books from 1927 - 1958. 

In his third book, Freddy the Detective (1932). Freddy the pig, assumes the role as the main character, Simon, the rat, is introduced as the antagonist, and the detective role becomes one Freddy will often assume with the use of wit and logic to solve problems in other books. The stories have interesting plots, humorous dialogue, and a literary style unique in animal stories for when they were written and now.

A 94 page illustrated epic told in the best traditions of Greek and Roman mythologies. The story unfolds the origins of a prophecy with all the trappings of gods and mortals, mystical creatures and fantastic animals all positioning to gain favor for their kind so they might have a better life. The quest for this better life for the Huns and Magyars leads to the rise of Atilla who leads them in a migration from Asia to Europe and into their promised land. Great story.

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Ishi, the lone survivor of the exterminated Yahi tribe. For more than forty years, Theodora Kroeber's biography has captivated readers. In 2004 the 1976 deluxe edition, filled with plates and historic photographs that enhance Ishi's story and bring it to life, has been reprinted.

Ishi stumbles into the twentieth century on the morning of August 29, 1911, when, desperate with hunger and terrified of the white murderers of his family, he is found in a corral of a slaughter house near Oroville, California. Identified as a Yahi by an anthropologist, Ishi was brought to San Francisco by Professor T. T. Waterman and lived there the rest of his life.

Karl Kroeber adds an informative tribute to the text, describing how the book came to be written and how Theodora Kroeber's approach to the project was a product of both her era and her special personal insight and empathy.

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A genre linked between realistic fiction and science fiction. A story of a rural American family with family members who are strong minded and caring for all living things. The family is immersed in a maelstrom of action that descends upon them when they befriend a young boy, who appears to have amnesia, they find lost in the woods. In their desire to reunite the child with his family they discover his unique abilities. He seems to communicate with animals, jump six foot fences, and communicate with mental telepathy. Trusting too much in the goodness of humans, it isn't long until his abilities attract attention from unsavory elements in our society who would take advantage of his abilities for their selfish benefit. Shortly before it is too late the Bean Family recognize that their attempts to protect the boy may be far too limited to protect themselves and the child.

Incredibly fun to read aloud with its fast paced action packed thrilling plot that listeners won't let you stop until you get to the surprising heartwarming end. A truly cutting edge plot for its era.

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Kate, her father and little brother, Thomas (5), live in an impoverished state in a grand old house, Harvest chamber (wooded eminence) owned by the Pawleys for 200 years. Afteer his wife, Kate and Thomas's mother dies, he can't paint so decides to go away in the spring and leaves Mrs. Beer and her husband to look after them. In the great old house, with only Thomas for company, Kate is terribly lonely.

Thomas draws, cuts paper figures, very intelligent, but didn't talk till age 5.

So when Aunt Rhoda appears in the quiet village and introduces herself as a relative, Kate is more than happy to meet her.

Thus, begins a deadly struggle for possession with Thomas as the prize.

Statue with recent writing scratched in it.

First we'll wait, then we'll whistle, then we'll dance together.

Afraid writing on statue go with Mrs. Beer to her cottage Thomas tears out page of dog bird in mouth and Burns. Home see black dog in garden, talk Mrs. Beer find out Grandfather's second wife's cottage burn, leave weeks before had black dog eyes like the moon. Rhoda Cantrip comes back. Invite to tea shed has black dog.

2 Whisthing. Rhoda Cantrip comes to stay with Kate. Mrs. Beer jealous, Kate clean room scratches window sill dog?

3 star- trace think dog comes- Aunt Rhoda arrives garden in house blows window out- supper. Thomas behave badly bed- Invite Mrs. Byebegone to supper- Aunt Rhoda puts on show has 3 necklace. Rhoda- I've got Thomas you can't stop what's happening so join us for your own good. No No bed think dog master? Sneak down Rhoda uses book Mistress Bennet familiar with Black dog associated with the kingdom of darkness Aunt Blow out fire? Elizabeth Bennet witch what is Rhoda Cantrip? Go visit Sunday School happy leaf research myrrh home Thomas in bad temper. A Rhoda pond conjure dog Tom draw stars throw clod reflection dog away Rhoda Run house. Thomas whistle answer woods.

III. Dancing writes Father Rhoda takes postcard Kate searches Rhoda s room notebook school cry talk

Mrs. Byebegone- don t worry- shows book- finds- church window lead amulet and verse- sees Mrs. Beer- Quit Kate- finds Rhoda and Thomas picking herbs- flowers- house Thomas makes flower arrangement with his and flower Kate s John s wort- Shows A Rhoda toplease knock to floor smash run out. Dream Thomas crying wake A Rhoda dress scream you chase it out Thomas was crying takes to her bed. Whistling no school Thomas Aunt Pins flowers on dress lead in pocket take Thomas Block door touch leaf scream as burned leave.

Whistling stops walk Kate Thomas chocolate church home no trace Rhoda bath bed no sleep hot noise window dog bed Thomas gone A Rhoda s Room hot dog glow Thomas won't join out by pool.

Aunt Rhoda recites poem to huge moon balls of huge dog come take her away Thomas talks statue bird in Hand empty before statue writing gone. Mr. Rawley is refurning. Statue statue but underwater brother? Not sure? It's a statue.

Professor Yadin: General 1948 won crucial battle: used forgotten Roman road across the desert. 1963-65 day at Masador. More Nostrum Our Sea - Mediterranean Sea Jews/God-no picture on statue: bewildered and unistated Romans, it was said that the holiest chamber in a Jewish temple was an empty room.
Great Revolt: Brought down rejoice? Zealots: Masador-Hebrew-fort 100 yrs earlier Herod built. Fear people if Romans left and also feared Cleopatra from here 72 AD-drastic actions 15,000 force 1,000.

3. The Traitor Josephus : Romans: Already victory celebration: no records written. Wanted no one to know about that band of revolt. Record time autumn 72 to opening 73: Records Jewish historian Josephus year 66. brilliant general of Jewish forces Lalile- devote Jew but admired Romans and Roman way of life. Feared death turned sides. Wrote history The Jewish War Josephus probably also liar strange? True? Archeologist try to see.

4. Volunteers: People in Israel get as excited about Archeology as football letter volunteer. 4,000 applicants from 28 countries. Letter p. 18-19 of volunteers. Very chill night very hot day, rough long hours sunset.

5. Mt. in desert 1300 cliffs 1,900 long 650 wide 23 acres.. wells all around 18 high double with space inside could move in them inside 14 wide 30 towers, cliffs only climb 2 places east, west and very difficult east-make path.

6. Setting up camp west part- ramp up move heavy digging equipment up. Best site company but no-dig 2nd best wasn t so Israeli army bulldozed gullies leave near Silvas Company for new one overheaded call ferry and telephone. H2O? truck no good road pipeline.

7. Archeologists at work: slow proves of digging. Stage one lock in. 2. attach stone arrow battering yarn, paper, sword of flame earth behind batter make stronger fire wind turned Rome turn again. Morning attach.

8. Life at the dig: 60 mph winds soaked man, wed nights hot dogs.

9. the Hanging Palace there on north: blocks south wind and soaks most of sun during day light and middle lowest tier offer this protection.

10. The Royal Storehouse-behind white wall long narrow halls few doors-one 6 jar unbroken some 19 bc from Rome.

11. The Western Palace: mosaics on floor of palace Herod have torn up treasure hunters other not.

12. Water in desert: little rain when does tornadoes flash flood 2-Wadis when flash flood built dam aqueducts led to Cliffside 500 ft below summit Masador 2 huge from there carry up to summit in by slaves. Also collected rain H2O on summit. Today 1 aqueduct buried under ramp. Outdoor swimming pool.

13. A log soaked with blood. Masador held by Romans: Zealsts scoled cliffs and captured. Jerusalem war 5 years: batter down walls into city. Romans boated city stabbed to death everyone seen. Burned temple of Jews: one wonder of world destroyed. then gathered up able for slaves drove others into desert to stove 70 AD Jerusalem-rubble parades in Rome Coin: Judaea Capta

14. Zealots on Masada: even though Jerusalem fell: Zealots fought on: Masada: Judea desert. Obligation to God to drive out. Led by Elenza Ben Yair fought at Jerusalem. Lived in casemate room sin wall of citadel: lived very privatively=1000 then Zealot women: cosmetics eye make up bronze mirror, wood comb, perfume, rings, bronze, gold, necklace-glass precious stones gold breastplates set jewels, ancient dice.

15. Faith of the Zealots: ritual bathing pool, zealot schoolroom. Find synagogue-seat-scrolls buried under floor, 2 years.

16. Scrolls found Ecclesiastes: The wisdom of Ben Sira, Book of Tubilees. 14 scrolls.

17. The enemy trained professionals 20 years legion 5, 000-weapons.

18. The Siege-siege of Zotapata Silva built wall all around and posted centuries. 6 thick 2 miles long bridged and climbed mountains east section 12 towers 80-100 yds apart, 8 Roman camps 2 large 6 small total force 15,000 people slaves eat.

19. Central plane in citadel near intersection of North paths on summit 11 potsherd each name on it. Skeleton =20 potsherd shovel around armor young women.

20. The Lot: Josephus described camp on stay badly found as dig weird does change suddenly found fire evidence as shelter internationally smashed staff heaped in throne room King Herod and burned last hours assault.

21. Aftermath: Left garrison soldiers (silver did) behind 40 years and coins found. 5 century AD left 7 century AD no one till today.

22. Masada Shall not fall again.

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Chibi means little
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C. Nester notes
Crow Boy by Taro Yashima is a story of a little boy who is timid and small and made fun of by his classmates. He is very close with nature and his surroundings. With the help of a good teacher, he is able to gain confidence and when he performs crow calls in front of the school, he wins over his classmates' respect.

The story is written in the 3rd person viewpoint; however whenever the classmates are mentioned the reader is included. For example, "in our class," "we were in the 6th grade," and "Every one of us cried." This makes the reader a part of the story, but not the protagonist; it forces us to ridicule the main character and learn to appreciate him as well.

There is very little text, as the illustrations tell the story. The title page provides the setting with the title written on a blackboard, with Japanese words beside it. We now know the story takes place in a Japanese school. The illustrations are done in detail but not perfect. The lines are jagged, not smooth; the illustrations look like Japanese writing or pictures you might see in a Chinese restaurant. The first picture already places a burden on Chibi. He is hiding from the others, under the school, and already the other children are looking at him -- all of them, through the windows, noticing he is different. The following page is similar -- the teacher on the left page, the children above Chibi on the right, all of them looking down on him, and Chibi, all alone in the corner, so outcasted that he doesn't even get a colored background, it's as though he doesn't exist.

Chibi is all alone when the children study and play; even on class trips, he is at the end of the line of children, forgotten. The next page shows Chibi creating his own world, crossing his eyes. This is depicted by circling him in a yellow frame; in his world he is in the spotlight. He sees the other children as the strange ones with his eyes crossed. The next 2 pages show six frames of how Chibi looks at the world. There are no people in any of these frames, a foreshadowing of the fact that Chibi lives out away from people in the country. It also shows how intently Chibi studies his surroundings. When he is on the playground he is alone but above him, in his mind, he pictures the origin of the faint sounds he hears -- a bicycle, wagons drawn by animals and men, and other sounds. He carefully studies nature even though the other children taunt him.

To Chibi, school is important; he goes in the rain or sunshine, just as he goes if he is made fun of and alone or not. After five years go by, Chibi is still there and the students have a new teacher. They all want his approval because they all think he is wonderful -- just like the teacher from Chrysantmemum, Mrs. Twinkle -- they raise their hands up for him to notice them. Mr. Isobe takes the children out to the fields and nature and notices how much Chibi knows about nature. Mr. Isobe begins to notice Chibi's talents and praises his small accomplishments. Soon we see timid Chibi standing behind him, far different from when he stood alone.

Chibi is suddenly in the spotlight. He's on the stage, in the center of the pages, at the top, while the other students are now isolated in the white of the page on the bottom. Chibi performs his talents of imitating crow calls of all kinds -- now expressing those tiny details he learned to master. Everyone pictured him out in the country all alone with nature. Mr. Isobe explains to the children how he travelled a long way to school every day and a long way back, just as Chibi's journey to become acknowledged was long and hard -- but he stuck to it!!

The classmates and people began to respect him and called him Crow Boy. He is now on the bottom to midpoint of the page but for once as large as everyone else and facing the reader, looking the reader straight in the face. The school is behind him. All of the others now face him, with their backs to the reader, and he is on the top half of the page showing dominance. The book ends with the Crow Boy heading out with confidence to become a man.

-- C. Nester, Lit 395, Spring 2000

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Sixteen people are called to the reading of Samuel W. Westing's will. A game loving millionaire brought them together for this last game!

A mystery with a puzzle for the serious problem solver.
1. Sunset Towers: faces east and no towers; Lake Michigan 5 stories Barney Nothrup-no such person.
2. Ghosts or worse Doug Hoo- Track star senior Wexler. Turtle-braid. Halloween (3 kids) 1. scream-hit rocks. 2. purple waves. 3. red blood hands.
3. Tenants in and out. Angela Wexler Flora Brauerback brother, theo theodorakis senior Otis Amber-delivery boy 62, 15 yrs old Chris Theodorakis saw limp into Westing house. JJ Ford judge-Sandy McSouthern-doorman. Sydelle Pulaski-wide hipped secretary- no one paid attention to her 4 crutches 6 came enamel paint thinner.
4. Corpse Found! Turtle Wexler-house Doug Hoo-Timer goes in 11 min. scream turtle out dead man 4 poster bid. $2x 12 min= 24 morning paper sam westing found dead. Obituary no mention about envelope by bed, 2 peanut butter jelly sandwiches flashlight or silver cross on chain, seen a witch, or sneak tracks-nothing to fear. 16 letters E. J. Plum at a law delivered by Otis Amber for reading will.
5. 16 heirs coffin-in uncle Sam costume: silver cross in hands at Plum bumbling toward in competence. 16 heirs 8 nephews did not die natural causes. One of you confess, westin heir heir who wins windefall will be the one who finds the _______? Win the Westing Game.
6. Sent letters to people to get to rent. Dr. Grace and Dr. Jake Wexler: secretary Sydelle Pulaski-ask mansion north cliff old westing house, rent all one day. Theodoakis-Coffee shop F. Bauenback Hoo-Restaurant J.J. Ford mothers, father, children, dressmaker, secretary, inventor, doctor, judge, booker, burglar, bookie, and minister mistake.
7. The Westing Game: rules 16 players, 8 pairs $10,000, each pair 1 set clues player drops out the partners must to forfeit $10,000, 2 days till next session. Discover who you really are. Pair everyone each pair set of chess no 2 sets alike its what you don t have that counts solve mystery.
8. Paired Heirs Chris for plain grain shed binoculars Westing house snow found and someone in it.
9. Lost and found: Mr. Hoo stole disposable diaper-Westing
10. The Long Party: Angela-Mother boss her? Notes spend it wisely and may God they gold refine.
11. The Meeting: Hoo found notebook in restaurant: can t read Polish ask questions who met Mr. Westing who got kicked last week Chris no underwear adjourned to panic.
12. The 1st Bomb: Tomato sauce exploded? Turtle-sister argue crutch-Braid-steal-don t want to marry Private Investigator maybe trick the voice is the same.
13. 2nd Bomb: Sydelle talk Chris-laugh Theo-talk to Angela-Theo writer brother operator Angela med school quit mom said too difficult for women. Ford talk to Flora-made dress for Violet Westing, Turtle tell dad bookie Otis Amber here roads clear 2nd bomb. Sydelle fractured leg gas explosion. Wexler air apart. Next boomb.
14. Pairs repaired stock market Flora-Turtle loose. Sandy-Ford give $ fried West organize union. Otis Crow shout losing clues hide her love in Angela s bag? Chris play game with intern won t stop: my God they gold refi
15. ne-America the Beautiful. Sydelle psychiatrist some disease attention. In Angela bag letter:
16. Fact and Gossip: Judge-Westings daughter marry crooked politician suicide instead.
17. the 3rd bomb-Turtle? Angela-Bomber?
18. Some solution Theo-Otis-tell Doug get crow.
19. The trackers: Chris: operation Dr. Deare.
20. Odd Relations Grace s name: Windleloyal Crow s husbands none Sam Westing wanted Sybil Pulaski not Sydelle.
21. confessions George Theo-Marry-Violet: Mother broke up. Mrs. Westing accused daughters death and that s who we must protect.
22. 4th Bomb. Judge-Servants-played chess America
23. Losers Winners accident-plastic man old face Westing new after accident Snayd says Otis-Westing if so judge played into his hands. Crow fells danger.
24. Judge ask Dr. Deare. If Otis Plastic surgery-no Crow-Mother? Didn t write. Theo-take Queen-Library.
25. Wrong all wrong Sandy-Sam Westing: perfect pair? America-songs weren t there spell Berthed Erica Crow: Sandy-die-sheriff call _ hr. before died Crow-Confesses?
26. Wettings cake; Sandy wink, chess game, never kicked Sandy-Angela? Turtle figure now why crow heir: no she s queen to be sacrificed.
27. Turtle s trial: Chris man Dr. Sides Otis Amber P.I. hired Westing to catch crow then Barney-and judge J.J. Ford. Madame Hoo thief Sandy died medicine ran out-why 2 parts Barney:
28. A happy 4th crow back: all read last part will think over. Fireworks house down. Turtle find 4th Sam Westing Barney Northrup Sandy Mc Southern 4th Windy Kidnapped 4 sunrise lone newly elected chairman Wasting.

Most Americans don't recognize Chief Joseph as a Native American that tried to live in peace, until the United States government tried to move him and the rest of the Wallow band of Nez Perc, off their reservation they were given in perpetuity.

Rather than fighting or surrendering he attempts to escape to Canada in 1877.

This is the story of how he out maneuvered the U. S. Calvary by traveling 1,800 miles before the army is able to summon troops via telegraph to surround him in Montana. Where he surrendered.

His speech has become famous for these words -

"Hear me, my chiefs.
I am tired; my heart is sick and sad.
From where the sun now stands
I will fight no more, forever."

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