"Look! Look!"The cry was uttered by the foremost of a little band of horsemen riding slowly in single file over the rocky bed of what had once been a raging torrent.Darkness was descending over the canyon-traversed wilds of Southern Colorado and the air was hot and still.Towering high above them, sinister and awesome in the half light rose solid walls of rock.And as the leader of the little band had rounded a jutting crag, he beheld a sight that had brought the startled cry to his lips.Far...

Students of the paranormal or occult arts find a wide variety of phenomenon and fascinating stories within that literature. Harry Potter and Goosebumps readers are fascinated by the thrill of each tale. The ghost hunter television shows take us into the dark places and open doors to the frightening elements of another realm. The spiritualists open communications with that realm beyond, bringing wisdom and, in many cases, peace about the fate of lost loved ones. These can be interes...

"My life changed dramatically, drastically, and irrevocably on November 17, 2005. That was my death day and re-birthday. The external event was surgical removal of a glioblastoma multiforme tumor phase iv from the left occipital-parietal lobe of my cranium. Though I was unconscious during surgery, what I experienced was transcendent, like being turned inside out and hovering in timelessness, between this world and the life after life, and returning to here and now -- changed forever. What ...

Jesse James' Bold Stroke; Or, The Double Bank Robbery by William Ward: This dime novel by William Ward is part of the popular genre of Western fiction and recounts the fictionalized adventures of the infamous outlaw Jesse James.Key Aspects of the Dime Novel "Jesse James' Bold Stroke":Wild West Adventures: The dime novel takes readers on a thrilling journey through the Wild West, portraying the daring exploit...

Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (1646-1716) was a German mathematician, philosopher, scientist, politician and diplomat who invented calculus in addition to many other branches of mathematics and statistics. He has been called the "last universal genius" due to his knowledge and skills in different fields and because such people became less common during the Industrial Revolution and spread of specialized labor after his lifetime.We propose to our readers today the essay Leibniz as a ...

In "Founder's Day in War Time," Adolphus William Ward presents a profound exploration of the intersection between historical commemoration and contemporary conflict, specifically focusing on the observance of Founder's Day amidst the turbulent backdrop of wartime. Through a blend of reflective prose and keen historical analysis, Ward elucidates the layered significance of such observances, demonstrating how they serve both as a means of cultural continuity and as a poignant reminder of nat...

Charles Dickens, a prominent figure in Victorian literature, is renowned for his vivid characters and intricate plots. His works often explore themes of social reform, poverty, and the struggles of the human condition. Dickens's ability to create memorable characters, such as Ebenezer Scrooge and Oliver Twist, has left a lasting impact on literature and popular culture. His storytelling prowess not only entertains but also provokes thought about societal issues, making his novels timeless ...

Was the man who lent his name to "Jacksonian America" a rough-hewn frontiersman? A powerful, victorious general? Or merely a man of will? Separating myth from reality, John William Ward here demonstrates how Andrew Jackson captured the imagination of a generation of Americans and came to represent not just leadership but the ideal of courage, foresight, and ability.

Look! Look! The cry was uttered by the foremost of a little band of horsemen riding slowly in single file over the rocky bed of what had once been a raging torrent. Darkness was descending over the canyon-traversed wilds of Southern Colorado and the air was hot and still. Towering high above them, sinister and awesome in the half light rose solid walls of rock. And as the leader of the little band had rounded a jutting crag, he beheld a sight that had brought the startled cry to his lips. ...

This book is a sequel to Journey Through Chaos: The Valley. The author recommends that you read The Valley first because many of the characters in this book were introduced there. However, you will find enough background information to follow the story in this book so it is not absolutely necessary. A synopsis of the first book follows: After concealing their true financial instability to the world for a decade, the Chinese government implodes, triggering severe global economic crises and ...

This study approaches Geoffrey Chaucer as a poet whose life and art must be reconstructed from fragments: documentary traces, hints within the poems, and careful comparison with the records of his age. It weighs disputed facts such as his birth date, likely placing it around 1340 to 1345, and shows how chronology shapes the reading of works like The Assembly of Fowls. From there, Chaucer emerges against the turbulent background of late fourteenth-century England—an age of plague, political...

W.R.W. Stephens, the Anglican Dean of Winchester, writes a short, lively biography of the great church reformer, Hildebrand of Sovana (1015-1085), afterwards Pope Gregory VII, setting his life within the larger context of the struggle for dominance between the Holy Roman Empire and the Papacy during the Middle Ages. The roots of the conflict can be traced to the alliance made between Pope Stephen II and his successors and the Frankish King Pippin and his son Charlemagne to break the power ...