The Frontier Saga brings together two landmark works by Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Frederic L. Paxson, offering a sweeping and authoritative narrative of the American frontier's rise, expansion, and eventual closure. This illustrated edition includes both History of the American Frontier, 1763-1893 (Pulitzer Prize for History, 1925) and its powerful companion volume, The Last American Frontier. In History of the American Frontier, Paxson traces the westward movement from the Appalachian settlements to the Pacific coast, exploring how migration, conflict, and innovation shaped American society, politics, and identity. He charts the emergence of new communities, economic systems, and democratic ideals born on the edge of civilization. The Last American Frontier continues the story into the late 19th and early 20th centuries, examining the final phase of expansion, the role of government, and the symbolic end of the frontier era. Together, these works form a monumental study of how the frontier shaped-and ultimately defined-the American experience. Essential reading for historians, students, and anyone interested in the roots of American character. Contents: The Last American Frontier History of the American Frontier

In the quaint town of Lloydsboro, Virginia, amidst the rolling hills and whispering pines, a tale of chivalry and adventure unfolds. Meet Lloyd Sherman, the spirited "Little Colonel," and her loyal companion, Jerry. As they embark on a summer filled with laughter and mischief, fate brings them face-to-face with a mysterious stranger, Sir Jasper. With his enigmatic charm and tales of distant lands, Sir Jasper captures the hearts of the young adventurers. But as they delve deeper into his world, they uncover a secret that will forever alter their lives. Join Lloyd and Jerry on their extraordinary journey as they navigate the complexities of friendship, loyalty, and the true meaning of knighthood.

Cet ouvrage est une réédition numérique d'un livre paru au XXe siècle, désormais indisponible dans son format d'origine.

Cet ouvrage est une réédition numérique d'un livre paru au XXe siècle, désormais indisponible dans son format d'origine.

Árið 1997 kom út bókin Lgreglan á Íslandi, stéttartal og saga; hfundar Þor- steinn Jónsson og Guðmundur Guðjónsson. Bókin var gefin út í samvinnu við Landssamband lgreglumanna með tilstyrk dómsmálaráðuneytisins. Hér á eftir er samantekt Guðmundar Guðjónssonar, yfirlgregluþjóns hjá ríkislgreglustjóran- um, byggð á sguþáttum hans um lgregluna í Reykjavík, svo og ðru efni sem í bókinni er, þar á meðal á frásgnum annarra um lggæslu utan Reykjavíkur, ein- kennisfatnað lggæslumanna og fleira. Í þeirri bók er gerð grein fyrir heimildum og því ekki tíundað sérstaklega varðandi einstk atriði í þessari samantekt. 

Zbiór czterech opowiada´n. Pierwsze toczy sie w Indiach, w drugim za´s bohater, który jest Japo´nczykiem, laduje w górskiej Krynicy. Bohaterami dwóch kolejnych opowiada´n sa mlodzi ksieza, zmagajacy sie z watpliwo´sciami w wierze oraz trudna parafialna rzeczywisto´scia. W niniejszej publikacji zachowano oryginalna pisownie.

Cet ouvrage est une réédition numérique d'un livre paru au XXe siècle, désormais indisponible dans son format d'origine.