George S. Fichter's Books

Come aboard the steamboat New Orleans, and experience the real-life adventure of the first steamboat trip down the mighty Mississippi through the eyes of a young crewmember. Tim Collins is a fourteen-year-old orphan trying to get from Pittsburgh to Natchez in the year 1811. He signs on as a deckhand aboard the New Orleans, and meets Nicholas Roo-sevelt, the dynamic builder and owner of the vessel, and his wife Lydia, who braves the untamed river while pregnant. Defying the ridicule of critics who claim that no vessel can defy the current of the mighty Mississippi, the voy-agers set off on their epic journey. They face crafty river pirates, hostile Indians, and wild animals. And can even a steamboat survive the awesome power of the New Madrid earth-quake, the strongest quake in American history?

Part deep-South, part subtropical, part Latin, part everywhere that its immigrants have come from, Florida is unique in its variety. And Florida's kitchens reflect this delicious diversity. In this collection you will find easy-to-follow recipes that range from the comforting to the fantastical. You will become acquainted with the exotic fruits and vegetables found in the Sunshine State, get tips on the proper ways to handle and prepare seafood, and find new ways to liven up familiar vegetables and meats. Try papaya as a vegetable, baked while still green Serve a juicy pineapple dessert, baked with rum and flaming Treat yourself to a luscious conch chowder or curried lobster Cook chicken strips inside a fresh coconut for a taste you never imagined Whether you're a Florida visitor, newcomer, or resident, let gourmet cook George S. Fichter tempt your palate, and join The Sunshine State Cookbook's celebration of Florida's plenty.

Fishing presents a basic guide for the novice and a handy reference for the experienced angler, it's packed with useful information and helpful tips on when, where, and how to fish most successfully. This compact guide to both salt-and fresh-water fishing will help you to: -Identify the principal sport fishes of North America -Select baits and tackle -Hook and land a fish This eBook is best viewed on a color device.

Full color guide gives information on natural history and evolution of marine mammals.

A handbook describing and illustrating some of the common animals and plants found in or near ponds, lakes, streams, and marshes.

Identifies and describes 140 species which are endangered, describing the many causes of endangerment and the controversies surrounding the current laws.

Examines the behavior of starfish and crabs, and looks at various kinds of sea shells.

Learn about the varieties of snakes and lizards.

FActs about these insects with close up illustrations.

Identifies many types of turtles, describing physical characteristics, habits, and habitats.

Describes the appearance and behavior of a variety of butterflies and moths.

Describes the natural habitat, physical characteristics, and behavior of several common birds, including American goldfinches, European starlings, and Carolina wrens.

A personal guide and tribute to the ecology of the Atlantic Coast.

Discusses the way of life of the Plains Indians before the coming of the white man, including hunting, farming, clothing, customs, crafts, and the importance of the buffalo in their life.

An illustrated guide to North America birds, which points out their habits and identifying characteristics.

Text and photographs introduce the geography, history, government, people, and economy of the Sunshine State.

A brief survey of the major groups and species of marine mammals which rank among the most intelligent of all animals.

A guide to bicycling, with illustrated information about bicycles, rules of the road, how and where to ride and racing.

Reviews the lives and accomplishments of people who were either born in Florida and achieved greatness elsewhere, or came to Florida and achieved greatness there.

Discusses the best known of the poisonous snakes, which use poison mainly for killing or paralyzing their prey, as an aid to digestion, and for protection.

Book's by George S. Fichter

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