Richardson Lis (10 results)

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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Förlagshuset Siljans Måsar, 2016. Förlagets tryckta/dekorerade kartonnageband. Förlagsny, men bakre, övre pärmhörnet helt lätt tilltryckt/veckat. 173 s. ISBN 978-91-88097-36-1.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Förlagshuset Siljans Måsar, 2016. Förlagets tryckta/dekorerade kartonnageband. Förlagsny. 173 s. ISBN 978-91-88097-36-1.

Single Issue Magazine. Condition: Good. First Edition. 48 pages. Features: Cover illustration of the Maid of the Mist beneath Niagara Falls, by Franklin Arbuckle; Colour ad for International trucks inside front cover; GMC truck ad; The Royal Family of the Seas - Canadian Sam Cunard's mighty Queenships shuttle across the Atlantic with 200,000 travelers each year; Why Half Our High School Students Quit; The Clumsy One (fiction); A Honeymoon at Niagara Falls, by June Callwood and Trent Frayne; How Red Dutton Made His First Million - the NHL's one-time bad man is now a rich contractor; Ellen Fairclough Goes to Ottawa - the only female member of parliament, and only the sixth Canadian woman M.P.; The Black Magic Murder Case (fiction); Joe Palooka - richest pug in the world - Ham Fisher's brawny clean-cut champion rakes in $8 million a year from comic strips, movies and candy; Rev. Lester Burry - The Mechanized Missionary of Northwest River - article with colour photos; The Day You Meet Your Skunk; The Bachelor's Dilemma, by Morley Callaghan; Page-Hersey heating ad features photo of Micheal, Marywinn, Marion and David Milne of 32 Kingsway Cres., Toronto; Li'l Abner cartoon in Cream of Wheat ad; Champion spark plug ad features racer Johnny Parsons; Back cover O'Keefe's ad features nice swimming illustration by Aileen Richardson; and more. Unmarked with moderate wear. A nice vintage copy. Arbuckle, Franklin; Bucham, R.M.; Richardson, Aileen (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - A file of old documents, including a 1922 desert homestead land claim, copies of World War II medals and a Purple Heart, and unclear memories, ignited Bob's compelling quest into his family's past. He yearned to understand his grandparents' motivation and tenacity in homesteading in the 1920s California desert. Still, a much broader story unfolded as global and regional history intervened, shaping their lives and decisions. Discover how a devastating World War II loss reshaped lives, how a tragic accident cast a long shadow, and how the genuine, resilient spirit of 'Grandma R' emerged from faded narratives. Told from Bob's perspective, Seeking Yesterday is a testament to the power of curiosity, the enduring bonds of family, and the profound impact of shared experiences. The overarching narratives are: ¿A Personal Detective Story: The author's account of the journey to uncover family secrets, historical facts, and the motivations behind her husband's ancestors' choices. ¿A Microcosm of American History: Using one family's experiences to illustrate broader historical events and social changes (homesteading, WWI, Great Depression, WWII, land development, community building, the evolving American Dream). ¿A Celebration of Resilience: Highlighting the strength, adaptability, and perseverance of ordinary people facing extraordinary challenges. ¿An Exploration of Memory and Legacy: How places, objects, and stories shape identity across generations, and how understanding the past enriches the present. ¿An Emotional Journey: Moving from initial curiosity to discovery, joy, profound loss, and ultimately, a deeper understanding and appreciation for family.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A file of old documents, including a 1922 desert homestead land claim, copies of World War II medals and a Purple Heart, and unclear memories, ignited Bob's compelling quest into his family's past. He yearned to understand his grandparents' motivation and tenacity in homesteading in the 1920s California desert. Still, a much broader story unfolded as global and regional history intervened, shaping their lives and decisions. Discover how a devastating World War II loss reshaped lives, how a tragic accident cast a long shadow, and how the genuine, resilient spirit of "Grandma R" emerged from faded narratives. Told from Bob's perspective, Seeking Yesterday is a testament to the power of curiosity, the enduring bonds of family, and the profound impact of shared experiences. The overarching narratives are: -A Personal Detective Story: The author's account of the journey to uncover family secrets, historical facts, and the motivations behind her husband's ancestors' choices. -A Microcosm of American History: Using one family's experiences to illustrate broader historical events and social changes (homesteading, WWI, Great Depression, WWII, land development, community building, the evolving American Dream). -A Celebration of Resilience: Highlighting the strength, adaptability, and perseverance of ordinary people facing extraordinary challenges. -An Exploration of Memory and Legacy: How places, objects, and stories shape identity across generations, and how understanding the past enriches the present. -An Emotional Journey: Moving from initial curiosity to discovery, joy, profound loss, and ultimately, a deeper understanding and appreciation for family. Prompted by a 1922 land claim, WWII medals, a letter certifying a Purple Heart, and hazy memories, a man's quest into his family's past reveals a broader story of resilience within broader social changes and historical events. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Seeking Yesterday | A Quest for American Roots | Lis C Richardson | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2025 | Lis C. Richardson | EAN 9798869061140 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.…