A novel in which the South has won the Civil War. There is no Emancipation Proclamation and in the North a new wave of abolitionists is striving to rekindle war.
...most timely, given our renewed national pride and concern for yet another generation waging war...includes, not just the well-known heroes, but also many obscure ones who served with great valor, but little acclaim...This skilled writer will keep you reading to learn more.-bookviews.comIn Robert Skimin's capable hands, all of American battle history comes to life through the actions of the heroes he has selected. Some are familiar. Others are obscure. But Skimin captures their spirit and reminds us of the significance of their selfless service to the nation. This is a great read.-Harold Nelson, Brigadier General, U. S. Army (Retired)A gripping, fascinating book about a subject sadly neglected these days - American heroes. Bob Skimin mixes facts with great storytelling. Heroes from Dolly Madison and George Washington to Lincoln, Chief Joseph, Audie Murphy, Eisenhower, MacArthur, and Bob Hope all come off these pages in thought, action, and life. Good history and good writing make this book a kind of classic.-Frank E. Vandiver, Distinguished University Professor, Texas A&M UniversitySince 9/11, America has gained a new appreciation of its heroes, something that had been lost for many years due to the conflicted emotions produced by the Viet Nam War. What is a hero? In a media-saturated culture, which seems to venerate shallow celebrity idols and false heroics, it is worthwhile to revisit the true heroes of our history.Robert Skimin, a former paratrooper, army aviator, and artillery officer during his twenty years of military service, offers a compelling look at American history by tracing the life paths of its heroes and heroines. While many of the well-known heroes of history are included here, Skimin's unique account provides memorable vignettes and anecdotes, which bring the careers and contributions of these remarkable people to life. He also includes stories about more obscure heroes, whose courage was often as great as that of the most famous icons of history: for example, a Mexican-American kid who escaped a barrio gang to become one of the most impressive heroes of military history; and the Japanese American young men who created the most decorated unit ever while their parents were incarcerated in U.S. concentration camps. Skimin also discusses such questionable heroes as George Armstrong Custer, whose little-known brother, Tom, was a two-time Medal of Honor winner.A Pulitzer Prize nominee for his novel Apache Autumn, Skimin has a knack for telling a page-turning story. Footprints of Heroes is a fascinating tour through America's wars, highlighting the service of those who went beyond the call of duty and left an example that is a lasting inspiration for us all.Robert Skimin (El Paso, TX), a retired army officer, has been a writer for over thirty years and has published sixteen books, including the 1993 Pulitzer Prize-nominated novel Apache Autumn and the international bestseller Chikara!
A novel on the private lives of participants in the Battle of Little Big Horn. The main characters are Custer and his wife, Libbie, Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse, and there are studies of minor characters as well. By the author of Ulysses S. Grant: A Novel.
This book was first published in 1992. The work is a remarkable look at WWII flying in the Mediterranean. The winner of the 1953 Ohiohana book award for Chikara! is at his best in this aviation story. Ferdie Pacheco, M.D., The Flight of the Doctor on TV, presented valuable ideas in the making of this book, which received many laudatory reviews.
p>First published in 1993, Skimin's 13th book covers Chihine Apache history from the 1500s to 1913. This work depicts Apache society and culture with understanding and empathy, resisting sentimentalism. Apache Autumn was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize. "Skimin's research is awesome" -Booklist "Skimin masterfully relates a tale that gives us a detailed view of the history and tradition." -Library Journal "Unforgettable." -Houston Chronicle "An absorbing drama that happens to come with a hefty-and healthy-dose of history." -Tucson Citizen
Ulysses chronicles the remarkable life of Ulysses S. Grant and the people who thrived on his strengths and preyed on his weaknesses in a dramatic and compelling style that combines James Michener and Irving Stone. Ulysses offers a rich tapestry of Grant's life-from West Point to the Civil War to the White House, from his trouble with alcohol to heroism. A review in the Dallas Morning News described it as "better than the biographies." And a retired Air Force Academy history dean wrote, ..".a masterful job of biographical reconstruction.
The story of Ulysses S. Grant: his "time as a cadet, his military success during the Mexican War, his troubles with peacetime army life, his rebirth as a wartime hero, and his scandal-torn presidency; ... his drive to succeed, his struggles with alcohol abuse, his self-doubt as a husband, and his military genius."--Cover.
A novel set in the American Southwest chronicles the rise and fall of the Chihine Apache, detailing their long struggle with the American military to maintain their autonomy and control over their traditional lands. By the author of Chikara.
Traces the lives and fortunes of three generations of the Hoshi family, a Japanese-American dynasty, from their 1907 departure for America, through the turbulence of World War I, Prohibition, and World War II, to Japan's economic recovery in the postwar e
Danny Drumm's Heroes is a children's book series that tells the stories of heroes and heroines of the United States. The books will cover these historical figures chronologically. These stories are historically accurate and written and illustrated for young readers to provide an introduction to important people and events in the development of our country. Parents and educators will find them useful supplements for getting younger generations interested in American history. Danny Drumm and his little dog, Shadow, will tell each story. The books are wonderfully illustrated by Nacho Garcia of El Paso, TX, a popular El Paso political cartoonist.In Volume 2, The Spaniards, Danny Drumm tells Shadow the stories of Columbus' discovery of the new world, Hernan Cortes and conquest of the Aztec empire, and the beginnings of New Spain.
Readers all over the world are discovering the works of Robert Stanek. Filled with mystery, intrigue, adventure, and magic the books transport readers to a world unlike any other. In this insightful book, you get the real scoop on Robert Stanek. From his childhood days to his recent success with the Ruin Mist books, this outstanding book sheds new light on his life and his struggle to excel as a writer. His story is a story of hope and dreams, and in many ways, reading this book is like visiting with an old friend. You'll laugh and you'll cry and you'll be enchanted. And that's just the beginning. You also get a complete collector's guide to the Ruin Mist books, complete rules for playing King's Mate, and more.
Danny relates the stories of Coronado, de Vaca, Onate, Pope, and Esteban and tells about some of the Native Americans who lived in what would become the American Southwest.
Return to the East Coast where Danny tells the stories of the Pilgrims, the Colonies, Eastern Native Americans, slavery, the Revolutionary War, the founding of the new nation, and it's westward expansion and heroes and heroines throughout American history.
Danny Drumm's Heroes is a children's book series that tells the stories of heroes and heroines of the United States. The books will cover thes historical figures chronologically. These stories are historically accurate and written and illustrated for young readers to provide an introduction to important people and events in the development of our country. Parents and educators will find them useful supplements for getting younger generations interested in American history. Danny Drumm and his little dog, Shadow, will tell each story. The books are wonderfully illustrated by Nacho Garcia of El Paso, TX, a popular politcal artist.Volume 1, Johnny Clem, is an introduction to the series and to Civil War drummer boys. Danny Drumm tells Shadow the story of Johnny Clem, the most famous drummer boy of all.
...most timely, given our renewed national pride and concern for yet another generation waging war...includes, not just the well-known heroes, but also many obscure ones who served with great valor, but little acclaim...This skilled writer will keep you reading to learn more.-bookviews.comIn Robert Skimin's capable hands, all of American battle history comes to life through the actions of the heroes he has selected. Some are familiar. Others are obscure. But Skimin captures their spirit and reminds us of the significance of their selfless service to the nation. This is a great read.-Harold Nelson, Brigadier General, U. S. Army (Retired)A gripping, fascinating book about a subject sadly neglected these days - American heroes. Bob Skimin mixes facts with great storytelling. Heroes from Dolly Madison and George Washington to Lincoln, Chief Joseph, Audie Murphy, Eisenhower, MacArthur, and Bob Hope all come off these pages in thought, action, and life. Good history and good writing make this book a kind of classic.-Frank E. Vandiver, Distinguished University Professor, Texas A&M UniversitySince 9/11, America has gained a new appreciation of its heroes, something that had been lost for many years due to the conflicted emotions produced by the Viet Nam War. What is a hero? In a media-saturated culture, which seems to venerate shallow celebrity idols and false heroics, it is worthwhile to revisit the true heroes of our history.Robert Skimin, a former paratrooper, army aviator, and artillery officer during his twenty years of military service, offers a compelling look at American history by tracing the life paths of its heroes and heroines. While many of the well-known heroes of history are included here, Skimin's unique account provides memorable vignettes and anecdotes, which bring the careers and contributions of these remarkable people to life. He also includes stories about more obscure heroes, whose courage was often as great as that of the most famous icons of history: for example, a Mexican-American kid who escaped a barrio gang to become one of the most impressive heroes of military history; and the Japanese American young men who created the most decorated unit ever while their parents were incarcerated in U.S. concentration camps. Skimin also discusses such questionable heroes as George Armstrong Custer, whose little-known brother, Tom, was a two-time Medal of Honor winner.A Pulitzer Prize nominee for his novel Apache Autumn, Skimin has a knack for telling a page-turning story. Footprints of Heroes is a fascinating tour through America's wars, highlighting the service of those who went beyond the call of duty and left an example that is a lasting inspiration for us all.Robert Skimin (El Paso, TX), a retired army officer, has been a writer for over thirty years and has published sixteen books, including the 1993 Pulitzer Prize-nominated novel Apache Autumn and the international bestseller Chikara!
A novel that commemorates the heroism of the American fighter and bomber pilots of World War II is set in Italy in 1943, when an Italian pilot captures an American P-38 Lightning and uses it to shoot down unsuspecting American bombers.
The possibility of nondestructively characterizing the microstruc ture, morphology or mechanical properties of materials is certainly a fascinating subject. In principle, such techniques can be used at all stages of a material's life - from the early stages of processing, to the end of a structural component's useful life. Interest in the subject thus arises not only from a purely scientific point of view but is also strongly motivated by economic pressures to improve productivity and quality in manufacturing, to insure the reliability and extend the life of existing structures. The present volume represents the edited papers presented at the Second International Symposium on the Nondestructive Characterization of Materials, held in Montreal, Canada, July 21-23, 1986. The Proceedings are divided into eight sections, which reflect the multidisciplinary nature of characterizing materials nondestructively: Polymers and Composites, Ceramics and Powder Metallurgy, Metals, Layered Structures/Adhesive Bonds/Welding, Degradation/Aging, Texture/ Anisotropy, Stress, and New Techniques. Invited papers by R. Hadcock of Grumman Aircraft Systems, R. Cannon of Rutgers University, H. Yada of Nippon Steel and R. Bridenbaugh of Alcoa review respectively the processing of polymer matrix composites, ceramics, steel and aluminum, emphasizing the need for material property sensors to improve process and quality control. Two other invited papers, one by A. Wedgwood of Harwell and the other by P. Holler of the IzFP in Saarbrucken review state of the art techniques to characterize particulate matter and metals respectively.
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