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James Boyd

John Fraser lived with his mother and father in the backwoods of North Carolina.Squire Fraser, a strict but kind Scotsman, was determined that his son should have a gentleman’s education, and so he sent John to the coastal town of Edenton to be tutored by Dr. Clapton, an English clergyman.While there, John made many friends. Sir Nat Dukinfield, a young rake, Captain Tennant, the Collector of the Port at Edenton and Eve, his daughter.Captain Flood, a riverboat skippe...

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James Penny Boyd

Measuring epochs, or eras, by spaces of a hundred years each, that which embraces the nineteenth century stands out in sublime and encouraging contrast with any that has preceded it. As the legatee of all prior centuries, it has enlarged and ennobled its bequest to an extent unparalleled in history; while it has at the same time, through a genius and energy peculiar to itself, created an original endowment for its own enjoyment and for the future richer by far than any heretofore recorded....

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James P. Boyd

A Vivid Nineteenth-Century Account of Exploration, Discovery, and the Search for LivingstoneOriginally published in 1889, Stanley in Africa by James P. Boyd offers a detailed popular account of the African expeditions of Henry Morton Stanley, one of the most famous explorers and journalists of the nineteenth century.A central episode is Stanley’s celebrated 1871 expedition in search of the missing Scottish missiona...

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James Boyd

Leonard James is on an extraordinary quest: to be a man of value. The outcast of a dysfunctional family, Leonard is perplexed and incensed by life's injustices, beginning with the untimely death of cousin Butch. Leonard vows to overcome the adversity in his life. However, he resorts to alcohol and becomes addicted after failing to free himself from his frustration and anxiety. Life events, some of which are of Leonard's own making, leave him a vagabond without direction. Disillusioned, Leo...

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James Boyd

At age 35, Tracy found herself tragically widowed with three small children to raise. Join her on this compelling journey as she takes you through the miraculous road of healing. Everyone, at one time or another, will experience some type of loss, whether it be the loss of a loved one, the loss of a job, the loss of hope, or the loss of a dream. Whatever the loss, Tracy reveales that God can and will take you to the place of enjoying life again. Through the steps in this book, you will be ...

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James P.Boyd

"Triumphs and Wonders of the 19th Century: The True Mirror of a Phenomenal Era" by James P. Boyd is a captivating exploration of the remarkable advancements and cultural shifts that defined the 19th century. This book delves into the transformative inventions, social movements, and artistic achievements that emerged during this dynamic period. Boyd's insightful narrative captures the essence of an era marked by industrial revolution, scientific discovery, and profound changes in society, o...

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James Boyd

This is the first collection in book form of a number of Boyd’s short stories. These stories are as particularly southern as their subject, the small southern community. They emphasize dialogue rather than description and illustrate the economy of the skilled writer who discards false ornaments of style.Originally published in 1952.A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distingui...

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James P. Boyd

In "Indian Wars under the Lead of Sitting Bull," James P. Boyd meticulously chronicles the tumultuous period of the American Indian Wars, focusing on the steadfast leadership of the famed Lakota chief, Sitting Bull. Boyd's narrative adopts a compelling blend of historical analysis and vivid storytelling, utilizing extensive primary sources to reconstruct the complex interactions between Native Americans and U.S. military forces. The book situates Sitting Bull within a broader socio-politic...

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James Boyd

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Debris

Sean wanted to feel weightless. Lose the echo of his voice. Climbing up on my rooftop and stretching our hands out in the night trying to catch a beam of moonlight, it wasn’t enough anymore.

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James P. Boyd

In 1875, the Great Sioux War of 1876–77, the last serious Sioux war erupted, when the Dakota gold rush penetrated the Black Hills. The U.S. Government decided to stop evicting trespassers from the Black Hills, and offered to buy the land from the Sioux. When they refused, the Government decided instead to take the land, and gave the Lakota until January 31, 1876 to return to reservations. They were led in the field by Crazy Horse and inspired by Sitting Bull's earlier vision of victory. Si...

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James P. Boyd

A concise, compact dictionary with thousands of Biblical references. It lists and identifies all proper names, gives data on places and events of the scriptures, pronounciations, definitions and textual references.

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James P. Boyd

Victor Hugo says, that "Africa will be the continent of the twentieth century." Already the nations are struggling to possess it. Stanley's explorations proved the majesty and efficacy of equipment and force amid these dusky peoples and through the awful mazes of the unknown. Empires watched with eager eye the progress of his last daring journey. Science and civilization stood ready to welcome its results. He comes to light again, having escaped ambush, flood, the wild beast and disease, a...