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  Prisoner of the White Lines -...

  R. E. Urycki

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  Embark on a captivating journey with R. E. Urycki's Prisoner of the White Lines, a mesmerizing travel memoir that transports readers across continents and through time. Experience the allure of hitchhiking through Europe, Africa, Israel, and Alaska, starting in the pivotal year of 1969. This book isn't just a travelogue — it's a time capsule to a golden era of adventure and discovery. Follow the footsteps of a true vagabond, whose quest for self-discovery uncovers the profound beauty and kindness hidden in the corners of the world. Prisoner of the White Lines is more than a memoir; it's an invitation to explore the rich tapestry of human connection and the timeless spirit of exploration.

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  Milwaukee Ghosts and Legends

  Anna Lardinois

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  A tour guide and founder of Gothic Milwaukee shares the spine-tingling tales of the Beer City's famous, and not so famous, specters and legends.   Beneath Milwaukee's calm façade, its ghastly past awaits. The overbearing spirit of Frederick Pabst keeps persistent watch over the mansion that shares his name. The remains of the Newhall House Fire, the city's deadliest disaster, may lie beneath a new building, but those who lost their lives that night refuse to rest in peace. Even the suburbs hold their share of ghoulish secrets, including the furtive dwarves of Haunchyville, the fabled Bray Road Beast and the stubborn spirits lurking in Deacon West's house.  “A breeze—a spine-tingling breeze—to read. It's extremely well crafted, organized into deliciously digestible segments and laden with descriptive yet straight-forward language. Lardinois stocks the stories with so many peculiar historical tidbits that the text is simultaneously scary, fascinating and educational. (Did you know the ashes of the founder of The Skylight Theater are still beneath the stage?)” —OnMilwaukee.com

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  Sea and Sardinia

  D. H. Lawrence

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  Sea and Sardinia 
    
  by D.H.Lawrence 
    
  Narrated by Phil Benson 
    
  At the end of World War 1, D. H. Lawrence and his wife, Frieda (‘the queen bee’), exiled themselves from England and set up home in Sicily. On the spur of the moment, Lawrence proposed a short trip to Sardinia. Setting off before dawn, they embarked on a whirlwind tour, by train to Palermo, ferry to Cagliari, and by train and bus to Terranova, returning to Rome by ferry. Back in Sicily Lawrence wrote Sea and Sardinia, one of the great travel journals of the twentieth century, in six weeks and entirely from memory. Alternately enthusiastic and grumpy, but always effusive, Lawrence’s journal sparkles with observations of the day-to-day detail of travel and characters encountered on the way 
    
  Production Copyright 2020 Voices of Today.

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  Caral - The Oldest City in the...

  Josie Hertz

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  Caral, located in the Supe Valley of modern-day Peru, is considered one of the most important archaeological sites in the Americas. Often referred to as the "oldest city in the Americas," Caral's discovery has reshaped our understanding of pre-Columbian civilizations and their capabilities. This ancient city, dating back to around 3,000 BCE, predates other major civilizations in the Americas, such as the Mayans and the Incas, by thousands of years. The discovery of Caral in the early 21st century has provided invaluable insights into the early development of urban societies in the Western Hemisphere. 
  The city's existence remained a mystery until the 1990s when archaeologist Ruth Shady Solís led a team of researchers to excavate the site. Prior to this, the Supe Valley had been largely overlooked in archaeological studies, and the presence of a complex urban society in this region had not been fully acknowledged. However, upon excavation, it became clear that Caral was not only a thriving urban center but also a hub of advanced engineering, agriculture, and social organization. This was a society that had developed monumental architecture, sophisticated agricultural systems, and intricate trade networks, all without the use of writing or advanced metallurgy. 
  The significance of Caral’s discovery lies not only in its age but also in its role as a precursor to later civilizations in the Americas. Unlike other early societies, Caral’s development was not based on warfare or conquest but rather on peaceful economic exchanges, agricultural surplus, and a complex social structure. This has led researchers to reconsider the traditional view that urbanization in the Americas was solely driven by military power or external influences.

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  Aftershock - One man's quest and...

  Jules Mountain

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  'A remarkable chronicle of resilience and resourcefulness' - Daily MailWhen the worst earthquake to hit Nepal in living memory strikes on 25 April 2015, Jules Mountain is shivering in his tent at Base Camp.To reach the summit of Everest has been a life-long dream, one which he is more determined than ever to realise, having won his battle with cancer two years earlier. The climbers are faced with an impossible set of decisions: to get to a safe zone as quickly as possible? To try to be of assistance in the relief effort? To push on despite everything? All three options have huge implications - moral and logistical - and Julian's unique situation sets him apart from the rest. This is the true story of one man's ordeal during the most deadly disaster in the history of mountaineering on Everest, which would leave over 8,000 dead and thousands more missing and injured; how logic, compassion and risk assessment are affected by altitude, vested interests and the stress of extreme circumstances. While very few of us will ever find ourselves in Jules' boots, Aftershock throws up questions which transfer surprisingly well back to everyday modern life.

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  A Guide to Civil War Washington...

  Lucinda Prout Janke

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  An in-depth account of the Civil War people and events that left their mark on the city at the heart of the Union, shaping its historic legacy.   When the first shots of the Civil War were fired in 1861, Washington, DC, was a small, essentially Southern city. The capital rapidly transformed as it prepared for invasion—army camps sprung up in Foggy Bottom, the Navy Yard on Anacostia was a beehive of activity, and even the Capitol was pressed into service as a barracks. Local citizens and government officials struggled to accommodate the fugitive slaves and troops that crowded into the city. From the story of one of the first African American army surgeons, Dr. Alexander Augusta to the tireless efforts of Clara Barton, historian Lucinda Prout Janke renders an intimate portrait of a community on the front lines of war. Join Janke as she guides readers through the changing landscape of a capital besieged.   Includes photos!

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