"A flavorsome re-creation of things past in the life of a generous, friendly people." —New York Times Book Review"George Webb's gentle recollections of his childhood and Pima Indian lifeways will doubtless endure forever. This deeply moving autobiography is the perfect introduction for younger Pimas to their culture and history." —Arizona Highways

Investigative Journalist George Webb unearths the secret bioweapons program with key members of the US Congress and the Pakistan Intelligence Services in conjuction with the Wuhan Institute of Virology. Four years of reporting on Capitol Hill led to the discover of the covert communications devices used to communicate with Pakistani Intelligence and the safe houses they used to traffic operatives in the Washington, DC area.

This collection presents a wide-ranging anthology of Scandinavian folk narratives gathered by George Webbe Dasent, showcasing the rich storytelling traditions that flourished across the Norse world. Drawing on material reminiscent of the Grimm Brothers and other foundational folklore collectors, it features tales filled with giants, trolls, witches, enchanted tasks, and talking animals.Dasent's extensive introduction situates recurring motifs within the beliefs and cultural pattern...

THE first edition of these Tales being exhausted, and a demand having arisen for a second, the Translator has thought it right to add thirteen tales, which complete the translation of MM. Asbjörnsen and Moe's Collection, and to strengthen the Introduction by working in some new matter, and by working out some points which were only slightly sketched in the first edition. The favour with which the book was welcomed makes it almost a duty to say a word here on the many kind and able notices ...

Investigative Journalist George Webb and Creativity Expert Peter Duke team up to condense the reporter's 4,000 reports over four years of reporting on DNC corruption to a easy to understand, story form. Learn how Duke took Webb through a tried and true creativity process to synthesize years of shoe leather reporting into a crisp, visual summary. This book will be equally enjoyed by both Democrats and Republican unless you worked in the Hillary Clinton State Department, and you are research...

The collection includes various traditional stories from Norse mythology and Scandinavian folklore, featuring tales of gods, heroes, giants, trolls, and other mythical creatures. These narratives often reflect the cultural heritage and beliefs of the Nordic people, offering readers insights into the rich oral tradition of the region.Sir George Webbe Dasent's translation of "Popular Tales from the Norse" is celebrated for its accessibility and readability, capturing the essence and charm of...

In "England under Free Trade," George Webb Medley offers a critical analysis of the economic landscape of 19th-century England, examining the profound impacts of free trade policies on its industry, agriculture, and society. The book is characterized by its rigorous statistical approach and clear prose, expertly weaving economic theory with historical context. Medley situates his work within the wider debates of the Victorian period, scrutinizing notions of protectionism and the burgeoning...

ONCE on a time there were two brothers; one was called True, and the other Untrue. True was always upright and good towards all, but Untrue was bad and full of lies, so that no one could believe what he said. Their mother was a widow, and hadn’t much to live on; so when her sons had grown up, she was forced to send them away that they might earn their bread in the world. Each got a little scrip with some food in it, and then they went their way. Now, when they had walked till evening, they...

The lifestyle of a people, preserved in the memory of a Pima whose life ran from the late 1800s to the Space Age. The universality of man's eternal hope of betterment is reflected in the wisdom of the Pimas:So now I hopeYou will striveTo make this dayThe best in your life.George Webb."…a book which seems to have grown right out of the Arizona earth—anecdotal, almost artless in its directness, but having the impact of reality…a flavorsome re-creatio...

Meet gullible trolls, enterprising princesses and nefarious wizards in this treasury of 25 Norse fairy tales.Collected by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe in the 19th century, these Norwegian stories are described by Jacob Grimm as "surpassing nearly all others." They include such well-loved tales as 'The Three Billy Goat's Gruff' and 'Taming the Shrew' and open a window into the beautiful landscapes of Norway.These funny and fantastical stories wil...

Sir George Webbe Dasent (1817-1896), Doctor of Civil Law, was a British lawyer, translator of folk tales and contributor to The Times.He was educated at Westminster School, King's College London, and Oxford University, where he befriended classmate John Thadeus Delane, future editor of The Times. After graduating from university in 1840 with a degree in Classical literature, he was appointed secretary to Thomas Cartwright on a diplomatic post in Stockholm, Sweden. ...

Gisli the Outlawby George Webbe DasentFROM THE ICELANDIC WITH ILLUSTRATIONS BY C. E. ST. JOHN MILDMAY --This text refers to the Paperback edition.