Poems and Sayings taken from a collection by C. Alfred Lewis, Sr. As we travel the pathway through life we encounter a myriad of people. Some are never more than acquaintances, some are good friends, but there are a few that so endear themselves to us that they exceed all expectations. These are the ones that are unique and exceptional, and with whom we form a bond that last a lifetime. It is with these few that intimate information is shared and we rejoice in their success and empathize in their grief. Some of the poems I have composed of unrequited love, loneliness and despaired, reflect periods of their lives of which they have confided to me. So if one of those seems to hit upon a point of your life, then know that others have been there and have survived
The authentic finding of a mysterious huge rose quartz crystal in Brazil. Although basic information and incidents in this novel are portrayed more or less truthfully as sources of material and experiences will allow, but in actuality, speculation, and fiction are freely mixed here. References on historical personages exist. The part the crystal plays in a revolution movement by a terrorist organization determined to overthrow the government. Trip back in time to ancient temple in the jungle, findings of invaluable objects, piracy, murder and true mind development training. The smuggling of the huge crystal out of the country by the antagonist of the Terrorist's leader. to study its powers and the unsuspected results.
In each family there is always a 'Family Secret' and this is the secret of the Hode family that dates its origin back to the early twelfth century in Scotland and of its influences over the lives of generations of the Hode clan. Originally the family lived in Northern Scotland until forced by dire circumstances in the seventeenth century they fled their homes and traveled to the shore of a fledging nation, The United States of America. Changing their name to Hood they enthusiastically embraced a new beginning for the family. Within the family there were only a few that knew of a strange and appalling secret that was handed down from the first born son of Alfred of Hode to each succeeding generation of first born sons. It was these few that changed their surname from Hood to Witherspoon and settled in the small South Carolina town of Smoaks. This story relates the trials and tribulations of the last generation of first sons descending from Alfred of Hode as told to me by my mother, Gracie L. Hood Lewis. Written as fiction, but is it? C. Alfred Lewis
(This story has just been updated and proofed to correct mistakes made in the first printing) I have received the transcript of a recent discovery of a here-to-fore unknown chronicle written by Dr. John H. Watson, and whether or not these pages proves to be genuine, they present a fascinating chronicle of events paralleling the lives of Dr. Watson and Sherlock Holmes. If true, then a vast store of new knowledge has been opened to us and I think will gleam as bright as a diamond to be treasured by all who hold Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson dear in their hearts and minds. This transcript is somewhat long and at times rambling but I believe it to be a true accounting of what Dr. Watson felt at the time it was written, and at worst, if it be a forgery, it was cleverly done and still laudable in its context.The last known writings of Dr. Watson un�covered by an London dealer in antiquities. In the reminiscing of his marriages, his steadfastness with Holmes, Watson is re�united one last time with Sherlock Holmes as he entails the surprising developments of a life sustaining substance by Sherlock Holmes. If what Holmes claims is true then the consequences of this discovery hold changes that would affect for all of human�ity. The decision will be determined by Sherlock Holmes and his brother, Mycroft Holmes as they strive to outwit the forces determined to obtain the secrets of the life sustaining substance. The surprise ending of the story will leave the reader seeing Holmes in a different light.
Originally published in 1959 and written by a pioneer in American folk-life studies, this classic work examines the folk origins of Christmas in Pennsylvania. Composed of interviews and newspaper reports, it records holiday traditions from the eighteenth century through to the early twentieth century. In this edition, Don Yoder has contributed a new foreword, providing insight into Alfred L. Shoemaker's influential career and the significance of this still vital work, and an afterword, offering a look at recent research on Christmas customs.
A Sherlock Holmes pastiche. (The story has been updated and proofed to correct mistakes in the first printing)This is a story from Dr. John H. Watson's Chronicles in the recounting of one of Sherlock Holmes's adventures. Relating the bravery of Sir Charles Oakshott during the Boxer Rebellion, his subsequent mysterious death in Africa and the discovery of a gold mine. The later remarriage of his wife and the intrigue of her disappearance. in which Sherlock Holmes displays his amazing ability of Deductive Reasoning from a observation made of a carriage, old newspaper clippings, and a visit to a church. All of which eventually leads to the confrontation with the villains with the aid of Inspector Lestrade in an old English Manor.
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