Military buffs and penologists are in for a treat with this awesome anthology of famous skirmishes and prison escapes from the American Civil War, which includes a look at the events surrounding Morgan’s Raid and the notorious Libby Prison Escape (which saw over 100 Union POW’s break out of a Confederate Army camp). There is also War Diary of a Union Woman in the South, The Locomotive Chase in Georgia by William Pittenger, Mosby’s ‘Partizan Rangers’ by A. E. Rich...

Famous Adventures and Prison Escapes of the Civil War is a riveting anthology that explores the resilient spirits, daring exploits, and harrowing journeys of individuals during one of the most tumultuous periods in American history. The collection boasts a variety of literary styles, from firsthand memoirs to detailed historical analyses, imparting a rich tapestry of experiences bound by the common threads of courage, adversity, and the quest for freedom. Highlighting significant episodes ...

Madison & Adams Press presents the Civil War Memories Series. This meticulous selection of the firsthand accounts, memoirs and diaries is specially comprised for Civil War enthusiasts and all people curious about the personal accounts and true life stories of the unknown soldiers, the well known commanders, politicians, nurses and civilians amidst the war. "Famous Adventures and Prison Escapes of the Civil War" is a collection of seven narratives gathered and edited by the first modern sou...

When an earthquake swallows Dorothy, her kitten Eureka and cousin Zeb, and Zeb's horse Jim, they're captured by the Mangaboos! The Wizard of Oz must save them by winning a magic contest - using only his wits and nine tiny piglets. Then: watch out for the savage Invisible Bears, who devour anyone they catch! Dorothy and her friends race across the Invisible Valley, trying to reach the spiral staircase inside Pyramid Mountain. But halfway up the mountain lives the strange Braided Man! Plus: ...

Glinda of Oz is the fourteenth Land of Oz book written by children's author L. Frank Baum, published on July 10, 1920. It is the last book of the original Oz series, which was later continued by other authors. Like most of the Oz books, the plot features a journey through some of the remoter regions of Oz; though in this case the pattern is doubled: Dorothy and Ozma travel to stop a war between the Flatheads and Skeezers; then Glinda and a cohort of Dorothy's friends set out to rescue them...

The Lost Princess of Oz is the 11th and last book in the Land of Oz series. It begins with the disappearance of Princess Ozma, the ruler of Oz and follows the efforts of Dorothy and the Wizard to find her. Lyman Frank Baum was an American author of children's books, best known for writing The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. He wrote thirteen novel sequels, nine other fantasy novels, and other works.

Mother Goose in Prose is a collection of twenty-two children's stories based on Mother Goose nursery rhymes. It was the first children's book written by L. Frank Baum, and the first book illustrated by Maxfield Parrish. It was originally published in 1897 by Way and Williams of Chicago, and re-released by the George M. Hill Company in 1901

Tik-Tok of Oz is the eighth Oz novel and the first to bring a girl other than Dorothy to Oz. Now, in this beautiful reproduction of the rare first edition, a whole new generation can discover the enchantment and joy that have made the Oz series such an enduring favorite. "Join Tik-Tok and friends on an exciting, imaginative journey through the thrilling world of Oz, complete with hairbreadth escapes, wild puns, and mystifying magic....An enduring favorite."--School Library Journal. This la...

The second of L. Frank Baum's Oz books, this grand adventure reunites the Scarecrow, Tin Woodsman, and Glinda the Good Witch as they battle a revolution in the Emerald City. A lively crew of new characters includes Jack Pumpkinhead, the Sawhorse, and the Ozma of Oz.

The Scarecrow of Oz by L. Frank Baum - Tells the story of Cap'n Bill, a sailor with a wooden peg-leg, and his friend, a little girl named Trot, who set out from California on a calm day for a short ride in their row-boat. The Oz series of books have been loved by many for generations, a wonderful world of imagination. Any profits made from the sale of this book will go towards supporting the Freeriver Community project, a project that aims to support community and encourage well-being

Ruggedo, former Nome King, tries to conquer Oz again with the help of a Munchkin boy, Kiki Aru. Meanwhile, it is also Ozma's birthday, and all of Oz's citizens are searching for the most unusual present for the little princess. This was published a month after Baum's death.

Famous Adventures and Prison Escapes of the Civil War offers a riveting exploration into the untold exploits and daring escapes that punctuated the American Civil War. This anthology melds a diverse array of literary styles'Äîranging from firsthand narratives to recollections and analyses'Äîproviding a panoramic view of the resourcefulness and resilience exhibited during this tumultuous period. Through thrilling accounts, readers are tantalized with tales of ingenuity and valiance, each st...