Connors, Buck JEFFERSON's city marshal; he is referred to as Mr. Buck Connor by Tomey's Turl Beauchamp and as Mr. Buck by Otis Harker. Connors investigates the brass fittings missing from the town's power plant.
A narrative account of the Spanish American War, covering the origins of dispute between the United States and Spain over Cuba, profiles of the key figures, and descriptions of major battles.
An account of the Civil War, discussing the political background, military strategy, and battles.
An encyclopedic guide to the American author includes critical entries on his works and characters, biographical information, and influential people and places in his life.
VOYASpanish-American War, Updated Edition opens with a riveting account of the mysterious explosion of the USS Maine in Cuba's Havana harbor, which spurred a surge of anti-Spanish sentiment among Americans.
" - Kirkus Reviews In a fascinating approach that allows the voices of those touched by the Civil War to speak for themselves, gifted writer Michael Golay shows the impact of victory and defeat on the ordinary Americans who both influenced ...
Alphabetically-arranged entries provide information about Faulkner's life and work, covering his novels, short fiction, poetry, essays, reviews, speeches, screenplays, letters, and his family, friends, and associates.
A vivid tableau of the American conquest of the Pacific Coast "With Broughton's expedition, the Americans and the British had posted competing claims to a vast expanse of the...
The Old Railway Station Book
A comprehensive, highly readable referenceThis is an authoritative, one-stop resource for essential information on the exploration of North America, from alleged pre-Columbian explorers to polar expeditions in the twentieth century....
A comprehensive, highly readable reference This is an authoritative, one-stop resource for essential information on the exploration of North America, from alleged pre-Columbian explorers to polar expeditions in the twentieth century.
William Faulkner A to Z: The Essential Reference to His Life and Work
America 1933 reveals Hickok’s pivotal contribution to the policies of the New Deal, and sheds light on her intense but ill-fated relationship with Eleanor Roosevelt and the forces that inevitably came between them.