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by Jack Behn (Author), Elmer Keith (Foreword by)A historical look at the .45-70 cartridge and the firearms in which it was used Features guns used in the late 1800s and throughout the Civil War From 1873 to 1898, the .45-70 was the official United States Army small arms cartridge. Gun makers developed new designs at a record pace to showcase the versatility of the cartridge for both military and sporting purposes. From the U.S. Springfield and Winchester to the Marlin and Ballard, firearms en...

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by Joseph E. Garland (Author)Like countless Gloucester fishermen before and since, Howard Blackburn and Tom Welch were trawling for halibut on the Newfoundland banks in an open dory in 1883 when a sudden blizzard separated them from their mother ship. Alone on the empty North Atlantic, they battled towering waves and frozen spray to stay afloat. Welch soon succumbed to exposure, and Blackburn did the only thing he could: He rowed for shore. He rowed five days without food or water, with his h...

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by Percy Boomer (Author), Duke Of Windsor (Author)This is a new release of the original 1946 edition. Number of Pages: 286 Dimensions: 0.69 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: October 27, 2013

Baltic Pilot: The Baltic Sea From Falsterbo Point and Cape Arkona to the Entrances of the Gulfs of Finland and Bothnia - Paperback

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by United States Hydrographic Office (Created by)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enoug...

The Art and Practice of Hawking - Hardcover

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by Edward Blair Michell (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved...

The Art of Angling: As Practised in Scotland - Hardcover

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by Thomas Tod Stoddart (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved,...

How To Hunt And Fish: The Most Complete Hunting And Fishing Guide Ever Published. It Contains Full Instructions About Guns, Hunting Dogs, Tr - Hardcover

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by Aaron A. Warford (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, re...

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by Ben Nickol (Author)Marooned at a backwater college and hungry for more, Athletic Director Scott Darrow plots his ascent to a better job at a better school.He has the talent, charm and Machiavellian nerve to go far, but when he hires a famous coach to run his basketball program, the coach proves to be unstable and possibly insane.Now, to escape professional oblivion, Darrow must maneuver and manipulate this coach, and manage the town's intensifying suspicions. No measure is too drastic. No ...

Tao of Wing Chun Do: Volume 1, Part 2 - Paperback

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by James W. Demile (Author)Volume 1, Part 2 - Mind & Body in Harmony This is the second part of Sijo James DeMile's text on his art of Wing Chun Do. An original student and friend of Bruce Lee, DeMile details his scientific and effective martial art, reality based self-defense, based on biomechanics and natural strength. Sijo James W. DeMileIn 1960, James W. DeMile began his martial arts carerr in Seattle, Washington, under the direction of Bruce Lee and assisted him in developing many of...

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by Horace G. 1859-1932 Hutchinson (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be...

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by Henry Clay 1831- Merritt (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be prese...

Moose-Hunting, Salmon-Fishing and Other Sketches of Sport - Hardcover

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by T. R. Pattillo (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, repr...

The Hunting of the Snark: An Agony, in Eight Fits - Paperback

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by Lewis Carroll (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, repro...

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by New York Yacht Club (Created by)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preser...

The Diary of Colonel Peter Hawker, 1802-1853 - Paperback

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by Peter Hawker (Author), Ralph Payne-Gallwey (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important ...

Lake Ngami: Or, Explorations and Discoveries During Four Years' Wanderings in the Wilds of Southwestern Africa - Paperback

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by Charles John Andersson (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserv...

Kung Fu: History, Philosophy and Technique - Paperback

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by Richard Spangler (Author), David Chow (Author)Revealed for the first time in English are some of kung-fu's most outstanding secrets-the reality behind some of the enigmas. From original sources in China; Chow and Spangler describe feats which most Westerners consider impossible; including: how to walk up the side of the wall; how to beat an enemy with the flick of a finger; and the delayed death-producing Red Sand Palm. Number of Pages: 238 Dimensions: 0.5 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: Nove...

Mondial: 22 unusual stories about the World Cup - Paperback

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by Kevin Veyssière (Author)How did Mussolini manage to use the 1934 World Cup to benefit his fascist regime? How did North Korea, with its surprising team, reveal itself to the world in 1966? Why did the match between Kuwait and France in 1982 lead to the first diplomatic arbitration? What was behind the scenes of the 1998 'peace match' between the US and Iran? How and why did Qatar win the 2022 World Cup?In this second volume, Kévin Veyssière tells 22 new stories in which football, in the pa...

Andy McNab Ultimate Survival Handbook: Survive in the Wild, in the City and Online! - Hardcover

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by Andy McNab (Author)Learn crucial survival skills from world-famous ex-SAS author and survival expert Andy McNab. If you want to be ready for the outdoors, street-smart in the city, and even safe online, this book will show you how! Find out the best way to set up a camp, safely start a campfire, find your bearings, search for food and water and stay safe in the great outdoors. As well as crucial basics for camping and hiking, readers will discover what to do about more unusual events - inc...

Developmental Research on International Competitiveness of E-Sports Industry in China: A Comparative Study Between China and South Korea - Paperback

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by Xu Xiao (Author)In recent years, the e-sports industry has developed rapidly in the world As an emerging industry, it benefits from the renewal of advanced science and technology, the development of network technology, the increase of professional level of e-sports events, the increasing scale of e-sports users, and the expanding consumer groups. And it has been paid more and more attention by all countries as a green industry. In South Korea, the e-sports industry started early with stron...

Horses, Narrowboats, Rabbits and a Feral Cat: A personal memoir - Paperback

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by Peter M. Hills (Author)"Sam was not a religious man but said that if he were ever to be persuaded, it would be down to the actions of HMS Fiji's Pastor that night who swam around to offer solace to many of those in the water. He probably knew he would not survive, having already seen many of his ship-mates slip away. He was one of the 250 crew who drowned. His was surely an example of a truly selfless act.""You can guess what happened next. It was always going to happen no matter how much ...

Horses, Narrowboats, Rabbits and a Feral Cat (Colour Edition): A personal memoir - Paperback

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by Simon Broder (Author)Ennie wants to be a basketball player. He also wants to help Kelly, the girl he befriends who struggles with issues at home. When Kelly starts getting Ennie into trouble, he wonders whether he can really help her. Number of Pages: 96 Dimensions: 0.2 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: November 28, 2022

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by George M. Kelson (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, re...

Buzzacott's Masterpiece; Or, the Complete Hunters', Trappers' and Compers' Library of Valuable Information - Paperback

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by Francis H. Buzzacott (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved...

Dormie One: And Other Golf Stories - Paperback

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by Century Company (Created by)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved,...

Horse-Taming - Horsemanship - Hunting: A New Illustrated Edition of J.S. Rarey's Art of Taming Horses, With the Substance of the Lectures at the Round - Paperback

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by John Solomon Rarey (Author), Secretary to the First Subscription O (Created by)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, ...

...The American Boys' Handybook of Camp-Lore and Woodcraft - Hardcover

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by Daniel Carter Beard (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved,...

Shooting On Upland Marsh And Stream - Hardcover

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by William Bruce Leffingwell (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be pres...

The Ruffed Grouse, its Life Story, Ecology and Management - Paperback

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by Frank C. 1903- Edminster (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be prese...

The Ruffed Grouse, its Life Story, Ecology and Management - Hardcover

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The English Bowman, Or, Tracts On Archery: To Which Is Added the Second Part of the Bowman's Glory - Paperback

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by William Wood (Author), Thomas Roberts (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enoug...