Growing Up on Buck's Branch
Author: Donald Crisp
Publisher: Reformation Pub
Published: 2000-09-01
Total Pages: 112
ISBN-13: 9781604160277
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Donald Crisp
Publisher: Reformation Pub
Published: 2000-09-01
Total Pages: 112
ISBN-13: 9781604160277
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Parley Bryan Flanery Jr.
Publisher: Author House
Published: 2010-12-09
Total Pages: 214
ISBN-13: 1452075360
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Although Kinfolk is primarily about the Flanery family of Floyd County, Kentucky, it also offers an insightful look at a way of life unique to Appalachian America. Kinfolk is certain to make you laugh, cry, and marvel at the bond that unites this intriguing family. It describes in great detail what it was like to farm steep hillsides and mountaintops without the aid of mechanized equipment; it illustrates the sport of foxhunting as was performed by mountain men during the middle of the twentieth century; it provides a historical look at significant gun battles between feuding families; but perhaps most importantly, it provides a genealogical chart showing how the Flanery/Flannery family is related to the Dinguses, the Salisburys, the Halberts, the Crisps, the Hicks, the Stephenses and just about every other family in southeastern Kentucky. The author has meshed prose, poetry, and pictures into an informational and entertaining book chronicling his family's history. It is a must read for anyone who is related to the Flanerys or who is from Floyd County, Kentucky. It is also recommended to anyone who is interested in learning what it was like growing up in that part of Appalachia before the advent of four-lane highways and modern communication systems.
Author: Grace H. Kaiser
Publisher: Cowboy Miner Productions
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 340
ISBN-13: 9781931725187
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Bob Henke
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Published: 2000-05-17
Total Pages: 226
ISBN-13: 1462833012
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →There is a tremendous information gap between scientists working in the outdoor fields and the millions of others who share their interest in natural processes. The failure of naturalists to provide information to the public has allowed some amazing myths to develop. Far worse, however, this knowledge gap can bring about actual damage to the environment through laws and public policy initiatives based on erroneous information. Growing Up Wild bridges this gap, bringing the latest results of scientific research to the public in an irreverent, humorous style that would make the book worth reading for entertainment value alone. The author, who combines careers as a wildlife professional and newspaper columnist, provides an eclectic mix of topics from toads to turkeys in a style that, while always humorous, ranges from gonzo journalism to formal poetrysometimes in the same essay. Many of the essays contained in the book began life as one of the authors weekly newspaper columns. These were supposed to focus on a single organism and give some interesting facts about it. That is, they were supposed to be typical nature pieces. The questions that came in, in response to the original columns, seemed to indicate that people were not even reading all the way through. So he changed the format to start out with some outrageous tale to pique the interest (and make people wonder how on earth this was going to segue to the real topic), move on to the main topic, then hook back to the anecdote at the end. The response was quite overwhelming. Since the material in this book has a mix of early and more recent columns, the reader can watch this style develop. There is something for everyone in this collection of essays. Topics range from single-celled organisms to whales. In addition to recreational reading, this book provides excellent supplementary material for students. In spite of the humor and light tone, each essay provides an in-depth look into the lives of our wild neighbors, as well as making some pointed commentary on the culture and political processes that affect them.
Author: Tom Indrebo
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Published: 2013-05
Total Pages: 225
ISBN-13: 1616088176
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Growing & Hunting Quality Bucks provides a detailed plan that will help deer managers produce mature bucks and keep them on their land. In this hands-on guide, which can be used throughout North America, deer managers learn what to plant and when to plant it, how to use surveillance cameras smartly and effectively, how to put your plan into action on a month-by-month basis, where to strategically place stands on your land, the critical importance of how to plan and build productive waterholes, and much more. The author shares his own experiences as a renowned whitetail authority and the owner and operator of Bluff Country Outfitters, with month-by-month plans for careful land management. More than 175 photos included in this book show bucks throughout the year and illustrate land administration practices. After reading Growing & Hunting Quality Bucks, you’ll have all the tools you need to cultivate world-class whitetails. This is a Bowhunting Preservation Alliance (BPA) book, a non-profit foundation created by the Archery Trade Association. Proceeds from every sale of this book will be used to build archery ranges, provide archery and bowhunting education programs, and support urban bowhunting participation across the United States. For more information, visit www.bowhuntingpreservation.org.
Author: Clay Sikes
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
Published: 2022-02-02
Total Pages: 158
ISBN-13: 1637640382
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Growing Up Coastal: Life on the Georgia Coast By: Clay Sikes In the drug filled 1960’s and 1970’s, life for a young person in Liberty County Georgia was much like living in the wild west. With a military base on the west end of the county and a pristine, well-travelled coastline to the east, life in the small Southern town was anything but dull. And being the son and grandson of the local sheriffs meant that Clay saw much more than the average citizen. The stories in this book chronicle the drastic cultural shift that was occurring in America during the ‘60s and ‘70s, from the birth of the booming new smuggling cocaine and marijuana trade, to the influx of thousands of troops to a new military base on the Georgia Coast. For a teenager like Clay, these were times filled with excitement, creating lifelong bonds, and memories lasting a lifetime. These are the extraordinary tales of ordinary people told by a man who was there to witness it all.
Author: Jane Rozelle
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Published: 2015-03-13
Total Pages: 331
ISBN-13: 150354401X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Roots and Branches flows from the early 1800 Hanson and Rozelle families to the joining of Jane to her husband Lloyd and their continued life through the years to 2015 atleast. Their lifes trails took lots of twist and turns, but always they gave the credit to the Lord, for restoration, comfort, and rejoicing. All of their family is discussed as a very big part of their life with thankfulness for each other. The writer of Roots and Branches hopes that the readers will be reminded of the value on your lives and count your blessings too. Think on your past and the trail that you have traveled maybe jot it down as I have. Oh, how the memories have a way of resurfacing. Try it!!
Author: Charles Ray Totty
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Published: 2016-08-29
Total Pages: 180
ISBN-13: 1524537993
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →These roughly chronological stories starting with my earliest memories and continuing to the next eighty years are based on actual activities, including some encounters while coping with aggressive roosters and in-laws. My happy life has been enriched with lessons learned by watching birds, animals, and other humans, even snakes. Life in the piney woods of Alabama prepared me for many adventures encountered in New England, Old England, Korea, Upper Peninsula, south Louisiana, and the Midwest. Sadly, many of the people mentioned are now deceased. Some names have been changed to avoid embarrassment. These awesome people have shaped my happy lifestyle, even the policeman that dropped his pad and vamoosed as well as the Tacoma sex-soliciting pervert, not to mention a drafts lady toting a pail of water or the Bentley-craving client. In the book, you will find a list of reasons I refuse to grow up and a list of a several things eighty years of living have taught me. You might even learn about a titty bream.
Author: Fritzie von Jessen
Publisher: Outskirts Press
Published: 2014-11-12
Total Pages: 349
ISBN-13: 1478743786
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →When eighteen-year-old Orchid Faye leaves her childhood home behind, she takes with her the baggage of a negative self-image imposed upon her by her narcissistic mother. Determined to prove her value as a person and escape her mother’s influence, she heads for New York City where, she believes, the impossible is possible. As this strong but untested young woman navigates through the pitfalls of a big city, she lands a job that leads to her career as a model. In Manhattan, she makes friends and starts to fit in. When she meets the divorced Sam LeVine, a handsome and charismatic businessman with two pre-teen daughters, Orchid believes she has found true love. Sam introduces her to the glitter and glamour of Manhattan society and their East Hampton playground, but Orchid discovers there’s no easy road to happiness. As she fights to retain her identity, revelations of long-buried secrets trigger a shift in her perceptions. Confronting the challenges, she learns lesson in heartbreak, compassion and truth. Growing Up Ugly is a compelling coming-of-age novel that examines family, love, and identity through the eyes of an appealing, courageous young woman whose struggles and triumphs take the reader on a thrilling journey. Praise for Growing Up Ugly: The fine narrative in this novel drives the story forward consistently and smoothly. Readers understand exactly what’s happening at any given point in the story and the descriptive elements give them a wonderful sensory experience. ... In terms of basic narrative, this is the best book I’ve read in the past few months. – Mike Foley, author and editor
Author: Leslie Buck
Publisher: Timber Press
Published: 2017-05-03
Total Pages: 280
ISBN-13: 1604698047
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This absorbing debut memoir recounts an American gardener’s apprenticeship with the most prestigious gardening firm in Kyoto.