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It's the height of the fur trade in Canada, and Abigail Williams leaves her home in England and travels deep within the rugged wilderness to escape her scandalous past. With her young son in tow, Abby imagines a life on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, in the rugged but beautiful Fort Edmonton, where she can mend horseshoes in her father’s blacksmith shop and her past will not be a hindrance to her happiness.

“The most prolific and successful historical novelist in the world today.” —Wall Street Journal “Readers who haven’t discovered Bernard Cornwell don’t know what they are missing.” —New York Times bestselling author Vince Flynn From the New York Times bestselling author of...

The morning after Hurricane Leo rips through the town of Canaan, residents awaken to widespread destruction—power outages, downed branches, uprooted trees, broken windows and damaged roofs. Four eighth-grade friends—Evan, Jason, Mitchell, and CJ—meet to explore the devastation. The tight-knit group is dismayed to find that Evan has brought along a stray—Ricky, who is new to their town and school, and doesn’t have any friends yet.

During the summer of 1987, from their tree house fort in the woods, neighborhood boys Tim, Scott, and Luke spot a man holding a gun to missing 16-year-old Molly Peterson's back. The problem is, nobody believes their story, not even the police. As search efforts to find Molly dwindle, the boys know that she, and the man with the gun, are nearby - and that they must now find and save Molly themselves.

The Dacian kingdom and Rome are at peace, but no one thinks that it will last. Sent to command an isolated fort beyond the Danube, centurion Flavius Ferox can sense that war is coming but also knows that enemies may be closer to home. Many of the Brigantes under his command are former rebels and convicts, as likely to kill him as obey an order. And then there is Hadrian, the emperor's cousin, and a man with plans of his own.

The United States keeps its gold safe at Fort Knox. How is this done? There are fences, locks, guards, and more. Learn more about this high-security place!

On April 9, 1861, soldiers gathered outside Fort Sumter. They were fighting for the Confederacy, which was made up of southern states that had left the United States. The soldiers demanded the U.S. Army leave the fort. Even though the fort had less than a week’s worth of supplies, the Army refused. Three days later, a fight for the fort began. That battle was the start of the Civil War. Now listeners can step back in time to learn about what led up to this historic conflict, how the costly event unfolded, and the ways in which one explosive day changed America forever.

The sky is burning. The Reapers are keeping secrets. Vampires roam the wastes. And I’m headed down a path of destruction which can only end in death. I’m a soul cast adrift on a tide of grief and lies. A clock ticking down the moments to my inevitable destruction, and all I can do is race towards it. The nations are caught in this endless battle for supremacy and it’s hard to see myself as anything other than a pawn in the twisted games I’m helpless to control. The Waning Lands are screaming, soaked in blood for so long that even the rivers run red with it.

Louisa Bell never wanted to be a dance-hall singer, but dire circumstances force her hand. Major Daniel Adams has his hands full at Fort Reno. He can barely control his rowdy troops, much less his two adolescent daughters. If Daniel doesn't find someone respectable to guide his children, his mother-in-law insists she'll take them. When Louisa arrives with some reading materials, she's mistaken for the governess who never appeared.

Discover the fascinating history of Fort Concho, a pivotal U.S. Army post in central Texas that operated from 1867 to 1889. Engaged in the Indian Wars, particularly against the Comanches, Fort Concho played a crucial role in safeguarding frontier settlers, stagecoaches, wagon trains, U.S. mail, and vital trade routes. This captivating narrative, drawn from a 1957 publication by the museum at the forts site, delves into the rich tapestry of its activities and the lives it impacted. - Summary by David Wales

Die mitreißende Fort-Lake-Dilogie jetzt in einem Band. Kat startet ihr Studium an der Fort Lake University mit dem Wunsch, ihre schmerzliche Vergangenheit zu vergessen und unauffällig durch ihre Prüfungen zu kommen. Diese Pläne geraten ins Wanken, als sie den attraktiven Carter trifft. Obwohl er ein Frauenheld ist, fühlt sie sich unerwartet stark zu ihm hingezogen, weshalb die beiden sich immer näherkommen. Im Laufe eines Praktikums offenbart Kat ihm schließlich ihr größtes Geheimnis.

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The Millionaire Maker has done it once again! Dan S. Kennedy revisits little-known, profit-proven direct mail strategies that continue to be effective for any business.

https://www.oldtimeretroradio.com Step into the untamed frontier of post–Civil War America with Fort Laramie, the gripping old time radio drama starring Raymond Burr as Captain Lee Quince. Set against the raw backdrop of the Wyoming Territory, this classic series delivers powerful stories of duty, honor, and the daily challenges faced by U.S. Cavalry soldiers during the Indian Wars. Each episode captures the authentic grit, moral dilemmas, and human stories behind the legends of the American West — all restored from certified public domain sources. 🎧 Fully restored and professionally ...

A stolen shipment of military hardware. A Russian mercenary group operating on American soil. Compromised nuclear launch codes. But whose finger is on the trigger? Kade's got little time to piece together the mystery inherited from his former Russian asset. But as he recuperates from his injuries, he soon discovers he's the one who has been assigned a handler.

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On December 14, 1774, a pivotal moment in American history unfolded in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, as local Patriots led by John Langdon launched a daring assault on Fort William and Mary. Overcoming a small six-man detachment, they seized the forts vital gunpowder, distributing it throughout the colony in anticipation of the impending conflict with Great Britain. The following day, Patriots led by John Sullivan returned to the fort, capturing an array of cannons that would later play a crucial role in the iconic Battle of Bunker Hill. This event is not only significant as one of the first ...

In this recorded account of near-death experiences, we learn about the miracles of the millennium, the return of the Ten Tribes, the building of the New Jerusalem and temple, and many other astonishing events long prophesied in scripture but never before described in such vivid detail. Visions of Glory is a mesmerizing and fascinating read that you will not be able to put down.

India, is a land of incredible diversity and rich culture. A culture and history that speaks about our being as we are today. History defines our growth and one of the best ways to learn about our rich culture and heritage is by our forts. The forts built in India directly reflect our rituals, cultural practices, architectural practices, community development, geographic history, and the timeline of kingdoms, rulers and wars that came about over time. The show consists of a series of forts that were built in the earlier time, uncovering the story that they have lived! Tune in, and learn ...

The Memory of Negro Fort Podcast tells the story of how and why Americans have remembered and erased the largest autonomous community of runaway enslaved people and Native Americans in the history of the United States. The Memory of Negro Fort Podcast is produced by UCF graduate history students Sebastian Garcia and John Lancaster and hosted by the UCF Center for Humanities and Digital Research, with additional support from a gift that was made as an extension of the American Historical Association’s Sinclair Workshops for Historical Podcasting.