"An Annotated Check List of the Mammals of Michoacan, Mexico" is a comprehensive reference that catalogs the diverse mammalian fauna of Michoacan, a region known for its rich biodiversity. Authored by E. Raymond Hall and Bernardo Villa Ramirez, this work provides detailed annotations for each species, including taxonomic information, distribution, and ecological notes. The checklist serves as an essential resource for researchers, conservationists, and wildlife enthusiasts interested in un...

In 1787 prisoners are shipped from Newgate Jail to found a new penal colony in Botany Bay, New South Wales. Amongst them is Hugh Tallant, an American medical student who had been wrongly imprisoned. During the sea journey he begins to clash with the villainous Captain Gilbert and is soon plotting a full-scale mutiny against him. A great companion read with Mutiny on the Bounty!

A cultural and geographical picture of Tahiti as it was during the early 20th Century. Two young Englishmen stop there on a tour of the south seas. Both fall in love with the people and landscape. This is a story of adventure, love and tragedy set in breathtaking lands of abundant vegetation and kind hearted people.

Subspeciation in Pocket Gophers of Kansas is a detailed scientific study authored by E. Raymond Hall and Bernardo Villa Ramírez that focuses on the subspecies of pocket gophers found in Kansas. This research contributes to the understanding of the diversity and classification of these rodents within the family Geomyidae, specifically addressing their evolutionary relationships and geographical distribution.The study examines various morphological characteristics of pocket gophers, includin...

It was as a child that Bernard Hall first heard tales of his great-great grandfather, an Irish man of the cloth who eloped with a nun. Later he came across an obituary for Dr. Tancred, and became curious about the many questions surrounding his ancestor. Was he the Doctor of Divinity from Trinity College, Dublin, who became Rector of the Priory Church of Christchurch in Hampshire? Did he then spend two years in Belgium before emigrating to the Cape Colony with his wife and three children i...

"Narrative of the Voyages and Services of the Nemesis" is a compelling account that chronicles the expeditions of the British warship Nemesis during its significant missions in the early 19th century. Authored by W. D. Bernard and Sir W. H. Hall, the book provides a detailed narrative of the ship's voyages, highlighting its role in various naval operations, particularly in the context of British interests in Asia. The authors vividly describe the challenges faced by the crew, the encounter...

Getting Started in Mutual Funds, Second Edition is an overhaul of the original edition that includes everything from Morningstar's new matrix of evaluating a fund's investment style to implementing mutual funds into long-term investment strategies in retirement plans. Hall, of course, keeps the basics like how to read a prospectus, how to evaluate ongoing fees and expenses, and how to evaluate a fund's performance. New chapters include information on exchange-traded funds (how they compare...

The thrilling classic account of the strange, eventful, and tragic voyage of His Majesty's Ship Bounty in 1788 - 1789. Fletcher Christian, master's mate on HMS Bounty prepares to seize control of a ship torn apart by the sadism of her captain, which culminates in his mutiny against Captain Bligh. One of the greatest sea adventures ever written!

The acclaimed novel of love and courage. An intolerant Governor sets off a series of tragic events in an idyllic Pacific paradise, disrupting the peaceful lives of newlywed islanders Terangi and Marama in this tale of brave and beautiful people... of a young outlaw and his sensuous bride... of survival, of love and courage. A story of elemental terror, of strong men against the sea. By the authors of Mutiny on the Bounty

Returning from the horrors of World War I James Hall and Charles Nordhoff follow a dream to tour the South Pacific. They had a highly successful literary partnership that lasted nearly 30 year and produced several worldwide bestsellers.The authors of the "Mutiny on the Bounty" trilogy present a travelogue look at French Polynesia in the 1920's. Although non-fiction, it relates the stories and lifestyles of natives, scalawags, and (yes) imperialists in a very readable and highly ente...

An interesting historical novel by the authors of Mutiny on the Bounty. The novel decribes the life of the Hugh Tallant, as told by himself. Hugh Tallant, an American, is convicted in London of highway robbery and as such exported as a convict to New South Wales, Australia, as part of the First Fleet. The story shows its readers the hardship of the convicts who arrived on the First Fleet, as well as the even worse conditions endured by the convicts of the Second Fleet. Because the historic...

The story is of colonists and natives on a small atoll in the South Pacific, set in the late 1800s. The island is set upon by a fierce hurricane that destroys nearly everyone and everything. The story is beautifully crafted, with a detail and richness that vividly paints each scene for the reader's imagination.