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A collection of stories from the most famous Western author of all time! Desert Death-Song is a compilation of some of Louis L’Amour’s greatest stories, many of which might otherwise be difficult to find. Whether he was writing under his early pen name, Jim Mayo, or his own, L’Amour’s stories are unforgettable, touching on rough and rugged American ideals, and set in the untamable frontier of the Western United States.

Long before Hank Crawford arrived in the waters of Ketchikan, his partners and compatriots were already in love with its shores. Following the final, crushing moments of World War II, Japanese officer Kiyoshi Tsurifune, Sergeant Jones Henry, and Resistance fighter Swede Scorden struggle to regain normalcy and any contact with the shimmering, fish-filled sea. Lost honor, fallen friends, their cultural identities gone in the wake of a nuclear blast - these fishermen-turned-soldiers have a long way to go till they regain the waters in which they feel most at home.

Birds and All Nature was a captivating monthly magazine published by the Nature Study Publishing Company in Chicago from 1897 to 1907. Featuring enchanting short poems and vivid descriptions of birds, animals, and various natural wonders, this publication also showcased stunning color plates that brought the beauty of nature to life. Under its evolving titles—Birds, Birds and All Nature, Nature and Art, and Birds and Nature—it offered readers a delightful exploration of the natural world. - Summary by J. M. Smallheer

This pathbreaking book pinpoints forces behind the rise of the "rural voter"—a new political identity that combines a deeply felt sense of place with an increasingly nationalized set of concerns. Nicholas F. Jacobs and Daniel M. Shea uncover how this overwhelmingly crucial voting bloc emerged and how it has roiled American politics. They show how perceptions of economic and social change, racial anxieties, and a traditional way of life under assault have converged into a belief in rural uniqueness and separateness.

RYE is a non-governmental umbrella organisation, promoting and activating rural youth. In this podcast we raise awareness about topics that concern rural youth in Europe and give rural youth and their experience a voice.

C'est quoi la vie aujourd'hui sur le Plateau de Millevaches ? Un podcast de Laetitia Carton, à la rencontre de ses voisins et voisines, dans l'hyper-ruralité française, 7 habitants au Km2, à 750 m d'altitude. A travers cette collecte de récits de vies se dresse le portrait en creux de la Montagne Limousine, terre d'acceuil depuis toujours. Sur une musique de Julien Padovani. Et d'ailleurs , pour aider à rémunérer tous les collaborateurs travaillant sur ce podcast, mais aussi avoir accés à des bonus, à chaque épisode en exclusivité avant tout le monde, et permettre à ...

Proyecto para dar valor y visibilidad a nuestros municipios mediante la creación de un banco audiovisual (podcast, videopodcast, etc…) para luchar contra el despoblamiento rural.

Cet enregistrement réalisé par l'association Paroles, Images et Sons présente un corpus rare de témoignages des petites gens du monde paysan : ouvriers agricoles, petits exploitants ou domestiques de ferme enregistrés par les praticiens de la méthode Freinet entre les années 1960 et 1980. Un diaporama unique sur la France rurale de la Belle Époque à l'Entre-deux guerres, celle d'avant l'électricité, l'exode rural et la mécanisation.

For those who want a future in farming, who care about the environment, and who care about their communities and their food, KRC offers practical solutions, information and analysis from a Kansas point of view, and most importantly, hope for a healthy future.

Reframing Rural is the award-winning documentary podcast founded in 2019 by writer, Montanan and farmer's daughter, Megan Torgerson. Reframing Rural does the much needed work of challenging stigmas about rural places by introducing listeners to working people, history and culture that don't always get the spotlight. Season 1 transports listeners to Torgerson's rural homeplace, a tight-knit agricultural community on the plains of far Northeast Montana. Season 2 sows hope in the future of the rural West and Heartland through interviews with rural activists, academics, artists and entrepreneurs. ...

Reframing Rural is the award-winning documentary podcast founded in 2019 by writer, Montanan and farmer's daughter, Megan Torgerson. Reframing Rural does the much needed work of challenging stigmas about rural places by introducing listeners to working people, history and culture that don't always get the spotlight. Season 1 transports listeners to Torgerson's rural homeplace, a tight-knit agricultural community on the plains of far Northeast Montana. Season 2 sows hope in the future of the rural West and Heartland through interviews with rural activists, academics, artists and entrepreneurs. ...

The Year 3 public history projects for The Rural Experience in America, Community Civics Through Historical Inquiry are featured in Season 3 podcasts. Join us as teachers, students, and community partners share their experiences.

Since 2012, rural hospitals have been closing at an alarming rate. Garrett and Levi sit down to discuss why that's the case, the negative consequences of the problem, and how the problem can be alleviated.

Bem-vindo ao "Baseado em Fatos Rurais", o primeiro podcast de storytelling do agronegócio no Brasil! Neste espaço, exploramos as histórias fascinantes que moldaram o mundo rural, ressaltando a importância do campo na vida da sociedade. Cada episódio apresenta narrativas que vão além de números e estatísticas, mesclando elementos fictícios com eventos históricos que marcaram a agropecuária global. Aqui, mostramos como o setor impacta a vida das pessoas e como as decisões do passado reverberam nas gerações atuais. Com uma combinação de ficção e fatos concretos, "Baseado em ...

198 es el número con el que estuvo marcada durante 64 años una urna funeraria en el nivel cero de la Capilla del Santo Sepulcro, del entonces Valle de los Caídos. Contenía los restos de once hombres y una mujer, todos ellos fusilados en agosto de 1936 en dos pequeños pueblos de Ávila. Fueron los primeros represaliados franquistas identificados en Cuelgamuros. Sus familiares recibieron sus restos en Pajares de Adaja el 20 de agosto de 2023, para darles sepultura en casa. Proyecto subvencionado por el Ministerio de Cultura. www.lacaja198.com comunicación@lacaja198.com

Ian Moore is a stand-up comedian in the UK and a husband, father of three boys, farmhand and chutney-maker in France. He is a mod in both walks of life and most of his time is spent travelling grumpily between the two. Comedian, mod and professional grump Ian Moore has had enough. Tired of being unable to park anywhere near his cramped house in a noisy town he doesn’t like, he hatches a plan to move his wife and young son to a remote corner of the Loire Valley in search of serenity and space.

Now That's Rural - Kansas Profile's is a weekly radio feature hosted by Ron Wilson, director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development. Each is approximately 4-minutes in length.

From the depths of rural France join Kylie Lang as she guides you through the trials and tribulations of French country life. Hear the stories from other expats, how they’ve started new lives, set up businesses, renovated properties or retired in this wonderful region of France. And discover hidden gems to visit, the stories of France and its fascinating history and the culture of the French that has so many people fascinated. From food and wine to the many travel destinations in France subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode.

An inspiring and eye-opening memoir showing how Democrats can reconnect with rural and red-state voters, from Montana’s three-term democratic senator. Senator Jon Tester is a rare voice in Congress. He is the only United States senator who manages a full-time job outside of the Senate—as a...

For most of human history, we were rural folk. Our daily lives were bound up with working the land, living within the rhythm of the seasons. And yet rural life is oddly invisible our historical records. The daily routine of the peasant, the farmer or the craftsperson could never compete with the glamour of city life, war and royal drama. Lives went unrecorded, stories untold. There is, though, one way in which we can learn about our rural past. The things we have left behind provide a connection that no document can match; physical artefacts are touchstones that breathe life into its history.