In his poignant work, "Narrative of the Suffering & Defeat of the North-Western Army, Under General Winchester," William Atherton offers a meticulous account of the harrowing experiences faced by the North-Western Army during the War of 1812. Written in a reflective yet gripping narrative style, Atherton employs vivid imagery and firsthand observations, effectively drawing readers into the experiences of soldiers grappling with adversity, deprivation, and despair. The work stands as a vita...

"Narrative of the Suffering & Defeat of the NorthWestern Army, Under General Winchester" by William Atherton provides a detailed account of the hardships faced by the NorthWestern Army during a tumultuous period. Atherton, drawing from personal experiences and testimonies, paints a vivid picture of the struggles, both physical and emotional, that the soldiers endured. The narrative highlights the challenges of leadership, the impact of harsh conditions, and the resilience of the human spir...

Across a string of cases set in early-twentieth-century America, a federal investigator is dispatched wherever local boundaries give criminals room to operate. A moonshine network in rough country, confidence schemes in growing cities, and border-side rackets all demand the same thing: evidence that will stand when money and intimidation close in.Each episode follows the slow, methodical work—cultivating informants, testing alibis, tracking documents, and laying traps that rely on ...

Mystery and Investigation: The story revolves around a complex mystery or crime that Uncle Sam is tasked with solving. This could involve a range of criminal activities, such as theft, espionage, or political intrigue.Patriotic Elements: Uncle Sam's investigations are imbued with patriotic themes, and his actions are guided by a strong sense of American nationalism. The plot may include elements that reflect broader concerns or values related to American identity and interests.Resolution: ...

May I ask you to close your eyes for a moment and conjure up the picture that is filed away in your mind under the heading, "detective"? There! You have him. He is a large man of middle age. His tendency is toward stoutness. The first detail of him that stands out in your conception is his shoes. In stories you have read, plays you have seen, the detective has had square-toed shoes. You noticed his shoes that time when the house was robbed and a plain clothes man came out and snooped about...

In "Uncle Sam, Detective," William Atherton DuPuy crafts a riveting tale that melds elements of mystery, adventure, and satire, reflecting the socio-political climate of early 20th-century America. The narrative follows the titular character, Uncle Sam, as he embarks on a series of investigative escapades, unraveling nefarious plots that threaten the American way of life. DuPuy employs a dynamic and engaging literary style, combining vivid descriptions with sharp dialogue, effectively capt...

NARRATIVE OF THE SUFFERING & DEFEAT OF THE NORTH-WESTERN ARMY UNDER GENERAL WINCHESTER:MASSACRE OF THE PRISONERS; SIXTEEN MONTHS IMPRISONMENT OF THE WRITER AND OTHERS WITH THE INDIANS AND BRITISHPREFACE....I think it proper that the rising generation should know what their fathers suffered, and how they acted in the hour of danger; that they sustained the double character of "Americans and Kentuckians." This narrative has been made as concise as I could ...

In such films as Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and The Seven Year Itch, Marilyn Monroe enchanted and captivated the world. Sixty years after her death, devotion to the pop culture icon is as strong as ever, and the truth about her mysterious death continues to fascinate fans and experts alike. With explosive revelations concerning the "National Security Matter" that led to the cover-up of her murder, The Last Days of Marilyn Monroe provides a fascinating and riveting ...

Aboard the majestic ocean liner Queen Elizabeth II, the world's most powerful leaders meet to launch a new era of peace and global cooperation. For Chinese terrorists who believe that the summit will make their Asian homeland a pawn of Western imperialist power, this summit represents a betrayal. They infiltrate the ship— and in a terrifying instant, a small, deadly group of fanatics take control and hold the world and its leaders hostage. With the survival of the world's greatest leaders ...

Trust was rare and precious in the wide-open towns that sprung up like weeds on America's frontier - with hustlers and hucksters arriving in droves by horse, coach, wagon, and rail, and gunmen working both sides of the law, all too eager to end a man's life with a well-placed bullet.The New York Times best-selling grand master of suspense deftly displays the other side of his genius, with seven classic Western tales of destiny and fatal decision...and trust as essential to...

From Elmore Leonard, the author who has influenced more writers than any other, comes a thrilling story of law in the Old West, upheld by the barrel of a six-gun.Deputy Paul Scallen will earn his one hundred fifty dollars if he can get his prisoner Jim Kidd on the train to Yuma Prison. But the members of Kidd's gang have determined that Scallen won't live long enough to make the Three-Ten to Yuma.Performed by Henry Rollins, this classic of bullets and bad men demonstrate th...

This memoir dating from 1812ff, but only published in 1840s is a strikingly profound contrast with our modern materialism and comfort. It is personal and at the same time very formal and reserved. As a foot soldier traipsing about the wild countryside of the Midwest, hardly after the Louisiana Purchase, against British/Canadian/Native mercenaries, the story is one of looking through the wrong end of a telescope, as one not understanding the forces/motivations at play with the writer's life...