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Author | : Leslie Meier |
Publisher | : Kensington Publishing Corp. |
Total Pages | : 247 |
Release | : 2011-10-24 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 0758275412 |
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New York Times-Bestselling Author: A peaceful Maine town erupts in fireworks over nudists, lobster poachers, and a fatal hit-and-run… Lucy Stone is in the doghouse with her next-door neighbor, Mrs. Prudence Pratt. It seems that Kudo, the Stones’ misbehaving mutt, has developed a taste for Mrs. Pratt’s blue-ribbon winning chickens, as well an escape artist’s talent for sneaking out. With the Fourth of July coming up, Lucy doesn’t want to set off any more fireworks with the crabby Prudence. Another sign that the crazy days of summer are in full swing arrives when a group of naturists—a.k.a. nudists—descends on Tinker’s Cove, skinny-dipping at the pond that borders Mrs. Pratt’s property, giving her something else to complain about. Worse still, the local lobstermen are upset about poachers, and suspicion falls on Mrs. Pratt’s husband and son. Then the July Fourth fireworks are canceled to protect a patch of extremely rare purple-spotted lichen, and Mrs Pratt is the victim of a hit and run. Tinker's Cove is full of suspects, but none with so personal a motive as the Stones. Their feud with Mrs. Pratt has put them at risk of losing their freedom this Independence Day—unless Lucy can start things off with a bang by catching a killer… “Leslie Meier writes with sparkle and warmth.”—Chicago Sun Times “A down-to-earth sleuth.”—Library Journal “Leslie Meier has created such a wonderful series, I always look forward to reading the next book, and I'm never disappointed.”—I Love a Mystery
Author | : Chris DeRose |
Publisher | : Regnery History |
Total Pages | : 369 |
Release | : 2019-06-25 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1621578054 |
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A HISTORY BOOK CLUB BESTSELLER "True crime fans will relish this thoughtful look at a murder and its aftermath that riveted a nation." — Publisher's Weekly book review "There may be no two more addicting topics to people right now than politics and true crime. Star Spangled Scandal delves into both of these—with a heavy dose of sex added in." — NPR book review “… and sir I do assure you he has as much the use of your wife as you have.” — From an anonymous note delivered to Congressman Daniel Sickles on February 24, 1859 It is two years before the Civil War, and Congressman Daniel Sickles and his lovely wife Teresa are popular fixtures in Washington, D.C. society. Their house sits on Lafayette Square across from White House grounds, and the president himself is godfather to the Sickles’ six-year-old daughter. Because Congressman Sickles is frequently out of town, he trusts his friend, U.S. Attorney Philip Barton Key—son of Francis Scott Key—to escort the beautiful Mrs. Sickles to parties in his absence. Revelers in D.C. are accustomed to the sight of the congressman’s wife with the tall, Apollo-like Philip Barton Key, who is considered “the handsomest man in all Washington society… foremost among the popular men of the capital.” Then one day an anonymous note sets into motion a tragic course of events that culminates in a shocking murder in broad daylight in Lafayette Square. This is the riveting true story of the murder and trial that sparked a national debate on madness, male honor, female virtue, fidelity, and the rule of law. Bestselling author Chris DeRose (The Presidents’ War) uses diary entries, letters, newspaper accounts, and eyewitness testimonies to bring the characters to thrilling life in this antebellum true crime history.
Author | : Valerie Wolzien |
Publisher | : Fawcett |
Total Pages | : 228 |
Release | : 1993 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 9780449148341 |
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Susan Henshaw and her family have been coming to their summerhouse in Maine for years, but when neighbor Humphrey Taylor is found bludgeoned to death in her living room, Susan's relaxing holiday goes out with the tide as she searches to find the killer before he or she strikes again. But the killer may just find her first . . .
Author | : Chris DeRose |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 369 |
Release | : 2019-06-25 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 162157895X |
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A HISTORY BOOK CLUB BESTSELLER "True crime fans will relish this thoughtful look at a murder and its aftermath that riveted a nation." — Publisher's Weekly book review "There may be no two more addicting topics to people right now than politics and true crime. Star Spangled Scandal delves into both of these—with a heavy dose of sex added in." — NPR book review “… and sir I do assure you he has as much the use of your wife as you have.” — From an anonymous note delivered to Congressman Daniel Sickles on February 24, 1859 It is two years before the Civil War, and Congressman Daniel Sickles and his lovely wife Teresa are popular fixtures in Washington, D.C. society. Their house sits on Lafayette Square across from White House grounds, and the president himself is godfather to the Sickles’ six-year-old daughter. Because Congressman Sickles is frequently out of town, he trusts his friend, U.S. Attorney Philip Barton Key—son of Francis Scott Key—to escort the beautiful Mrs. Sickles to parties in his absence. Revelers in D.C. are accustomed to the sight of the congressman’s wife with the tall, Apollo-like Philip Barton Key, who is considered “the handsomest man in all Washington society… foremost among the popular men of the capital.” Then one day an anonymous note sets into motion a tragic course of events that culminates in a shocking murder in broad daylight in Lafayette Square. This is the riveting true story of the murder and trial that sparked a national debate on madness, male honor, female virtue, fidelity, and the rule of law. Bestselling author Chris DeRose (The Presidents’ War) uses diary entries, letters, newspaper accounts, and eyewitness testimonies to bring the characters to thrilling life in this antebellum true crime history.
Author | : Lori Swerda |
Publisher | : iUniverse |
Total Pages | : 244 |
Release | : 2019-02-27 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 1532069790 |
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Based on the true story of an 1859 murder that occurred in front of the White House in Washington D.C. Philip Barton Key, son of Francis Scott Key, carried on a love affair with the young, beautiful wife of Congressman Dan Sickles. The affair is revealed in an inflammatory anonymous letter to Dan, the author of which remains a mystery to this day. Follow the trail back in time through history to when the country was young, Abraham Lincoln was still a nobody, and the Civil War had not yet begun. Through the eyes of the victim, the adulteress, and the family of Francis Scott Key, discover the events leading to the murder and the disastrous fallout after. Ask yourself the shocking question, could Abraham Lincoln be to blame for the death of Francis Scott Key’s son?
Author | : Mark Clague |
Publisher | : W. W. Norton & Company |
Total Pages | : 352 |
Release | : 2022-06-14 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0393651398 |
Download O Say Can You Hear: A Cultural Biography of "The Star-Spangled Banner" Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
A New York Times Editors' Choice The fascinating story of America’s national anthem and an examination of its powerful meaning today. Most Americans learn the tale in elementary school: During the War of 1812, Francis Scott Key witnessed the daylong bombardment of Baltimore’s Fort McHenry by British navy ships; seeing the Stars and Stripes still flying proudly at first light, he was inspired to pen his famous lyric. What Americans don’t know is the story of how this everyday “broadside ballad,” one of thousands of such topical songs that captured the events and emotions of early American life, rose to become the nation’s one and only anthem and today’s magnet for controversy. In O Say Can You Hear? Mark Clague brilliantly weaves together the stories of the song and the nation it represents. Examining the origins of both text and music, alternate lyrics and translations, and the song’s use in sports, at times of war, and for political protest, he argues that the anthem’s meaning reflects—and is reflected by—the nation’s quest to become a more perfect union. From victory song to hymn of sacrifice and vehicle for protest, the story of Key’s song is the story of America itself. Each chapter in the book explores a different facet of the anthem’s story. In one, we learn the real history behind the singing of the anthem at sporting events; in another, Clague explores Key’s complicated relationship with slavery and its repercussions today. An entire is chapter devoted to some of the most famous performances of the anthem, from Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock to Roseanne Barr at a baseball game to the iconic Whitney Houston version from the 1991 Super Bowl. At every turn, the book goes beyond the events to explore the song’s resonance and meaning. From its first lines Key’s lyric poses questions: “O say can you see?” “Does that banner yet wave?” Likewise, Clague’s O Say Can You Hear? raises important questions about the banner; what it meant in 1814, what it means to us today, and why it matters.
Author | : Jesse Hester |
Publisher | : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
Total Pages | : 436 |
Release | : 2017-11-22 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781974143177 |
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The American flag flies over the Monroe County Veteran's Memorial. It is the theft of this national treasure, which leads Sheriff Jonas Lauer on his own "treasure hunt." A flag held for ransom, a city official involved with an online dating service, a mysterious sailboat, and the return of an enemy are the pieces of the puzzle, Jonas must assemble. Join Jonas, attorney general investigator Lydia, along with deputies, Glen, Tom, and Jack on this deadly endeavor.
Author | : Pat Pilling |
Publisher | : AuthorHouse |
Total Pages | : 137 |
Release | : 2014-10-24 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 1496943171 |
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Mary Pickersgill and the Star-Spangled Banner tells the story of how a young widow in the summer of 1813 made two large flags for Fort McHenry in Baltimore. The young United States was at war with Great Britain, and Fort McHenry prepared for an attack from the British. All was ready at the fort except for a proper set of flags. George Armistead, commander at Fort McHenry, needed the hand sewn flags in a hurry giving Mary Pickersgill just six weeks to produce them. This book will explain how Mary Pickersgill learned to make flags, where she obtained the four hundred yards of fabric, woven only in England, to make the flag, how she organized a small work force of young women, including a free African-American indentured servant, to sew the flags and where she found a workplace to make such large flags. Surprisingly, Mary Pickersgill did not consider sewing the Star-Spangled Banner the greatest accomplishment of her life. Under her leadership, a Baltimore charitable organization helped poor widows find work to support their families. The organization raised the funds to build the Home for Aged Widows that opened with great publicity and fanfare six years before Mary Pickersgill died. The Pickersgill Retirement Home in Towson has its roots in Mary Pickersgills crowning achievement of her lifetime. The stirring history of Mary Pickersgills family is included in the book and helps explain Mary Pickersgills drive and determination to produce the flags for Fort McHenry when the city of Baltimore was under imminent attack. The book also describes how the Star-Spangled Banner became the most important object in the Smithsonians vast collection. In addition, the book recounts the history of the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House Association that preserved the little house on the corner of Pratt and Albemarle Streets as a museum to honor Mary Pickersgills legacy.
Author | : Amy Curry |
Publisher | : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
Total Pages | : 186 |
Release | : 2017-06-04 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781547171187 |
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Mikki Bridgewater is finally starting to recover after she narrowly escaped with her life last year at the hands of a killer. She has continued with therapy to help with the associated panic attacks and still manages to find time to run a successful candle shop and nurture a budding relationship with her boyfriend Officer Paul Richards. All seems to be going well in Pine Ridge West Virginia and the whole town is excited about the upcoming Fourth of July/ town Bicentennial celebration. But when strange things begin to occur around her home, Mikki starts to wonder if she is overreacting because of last year's trauma or if someone is out to get her. Her fears are soon confirmed when in the middle of float building for the big parade a body is discovered. Will Mikki fall victim to her fears, or will she face them and jump back into her amateur crime solving ways with her best friend Meg? One thing is for sure, there is a killer on the loose in Pine Ridge and no one is safe. Who will survive to see the fireworks? I guess you will have to wait and see.
Author | : Jim Garrison |
Publisher | : Grand Central Pub |
Total Pages | : 384 |
Release | : 1992-03-01 |
Genre | : Presidents |
ISBN | : 9780446363556 |
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Ex-undercover agent Colin McFerrin is flung into a deadly maze as he tries to save the President from an assassination masterminded by the government. "The stuff of our waking nightmares".--New York Times. Garrison authored On the Trail of the Assassins, the book that inspired Oliver Stone's major motion picture starring Kevin Costner--JFK.