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  • Murder in Roanoke County

    Race and Justice in the 1891 Susan Watkins Case

    by John Long ...
    Violence, bigamy, race, and a quest for justice—the true crime story of Charles Watkins, his wife's mysterious death, and the chaos that followed.A drama played out in the mountains of southwestern Virginia in 1891 that attracted nationwide attention and held the citizens of the Roanoke Valley spellbound. The tale of the trial of Charles Watkins for the murder of his wife was marked by threats of ... Read more

    $2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Voyages and Travels of an Indian Interpreter and Trader

    by John Long ...
    Narrated by Nick Adams ...

    Abridged

    5 hours 27 min

    In 1768 John Long set out from Gravesend in England, bound for Canada and a position as an articled clerk. Quickly developing an affection for the First Nations people he encountered, he determined to learn native languages and thereby make him useful in the 'Indian Trade' living first among Mohawks at Cahnuaga (Kahnawake) and later, among Ojibwa and Cree people north of Lake Superior. Long's ... Read more

    $14.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Secret History of Sharks

    The Rise of the Ocean's Most Fearsome Predators

    by John Long ...
    From ancient megalodons to fearsome Great Whites, this book tells the complete, untold story of how sharks emerged as Earth’s ultimate survivors, by world-leading paleontologist John Long.“Will keep you on the edge of your seat from its first page to its last page.”—Jared Diamond, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Guns, Germs, and SteelSharks have been fighting for their lives for 500 million years ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

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  • 1904

    Historical Fiction, #1

    by John Long ...
    Series Book 1 - Historical Fiction
    In the summer of 1904, thirty-two men lined up in St. Louis to run twenty-four miles through choking dust and 90-degree heat, past automobiles that nearly killed them and a single water station that failed them entirely. Fourteen finished. One was disqualified for hitching a ride in a car. Another nearly died from the very "medicine" his own trainers gave him to keep him standing. A third, a Cuban ... Read more

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  • Climbing Anchors

    by John Long, Bob Gaines ...
    Series series How To Climb Series
    This completely revised and updated edition, illustrated with 359 color photographs and drawings, brings together in a single volume the anchoring systems most popular among climbers. If you’re new to trad climbing, this book details the necessary skills needed to make safe gear placements and build solid and efficient anchor systems, based on simple guidelines. This new edition of Climbing ... Read more

    $23.99 USD

  • The Dawn of the Deed

    The Prehistoric Origins of Sex

    by John A. Long ...
    "[A] deliciously written account of the evolution of sex, in all of its bizarre manifestations" by a noted paleontologist—"Read, blush, and enjoy!" (Jared Diamond, author of Guns, Germs, and Steel).We all know about the birds and the bees, but what about the ancient placoderm fishes and the dinosaurs? In 2008, paleontologist John A. Long and a team of researchers announced their discovery of a 380 ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 100$ REWARD ON MY HEAD – Powerful & Unflinching Memoirs Of Former Slaves: 28 Narratives in One Volume

    Voices of Resilience and Freedom: Untold Stories of Former Slaves

    by Thomas Clarkson, Daniel Drayton, Louis Hughes, Lydia Maria Child, Austin Steward, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Moses Grandy, William Wells Brown, William Still, Nat Turner, Henry Bibb, Olaudah Equiano, Sojourner Truth, Mary Prince, Kate Drumgoold, Frederick Douglass, Brantz Mayer, Theodore Canot, Booker T. Washington, Elizabeth Keckley, Charles Ball, Solomon Northup, Josiah Henson, Stephen Smith, Ellen Craft, William Craft, John Gabriel Stedman, Sarah H. Bradford, Lucy A. Delaney, L. S. Thompson, F. G. De Fontaine, Henry Box Brown, John Dixon Long, Harriet Jacobs, Jacob D. Green, Thomas S. Gaines, Willie Lynch, Margaretta Matilda Odell, Joseph Mountain ...
    "100$ REWARD ON MY HEAD 'Äì Powerful & Unflinching Memoirs Of Former Slaves: 28 Narratives in One Volume" stands as a monumental anthology capturing the raw and diverse testimonies of 28 former slaves. This volume presents a vivid tapestry of literary styles, encompassing gripping narratives that span from eloquent appeals to brutal truths about the institution of slavery. At the heart of the ... Read more

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  • The Little Book of Outdoor Wisdom

    An Adventurer's Collection of Anecdotes and Advice

    by John Long ...
    There’s a reason we pause at the vista overlook and be quiet for a second. The wilderness, or simply being outside in the natural world, provides us with a psychological reboot. It declutters our minds, washes off the guff, gives us a chance to see and feel ourselves as expansively as the Tunnel Overlook in Yosemite Valley. But the process is different, and in some ways, more powerful than the ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • The Memories of Slavery - Complete Collection

    Slave Narratives, Abolitionist Voices, and the Struggle for Freedom

    by Aphra Behn, Thomas Clarkson, Daniel Drayton, Louis Hughes, Austin Steward, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Moses Grandy, William Still, Nat Turner, Henry Bibb, Olaudah Equiano, Sojourner Truth, Mary Prince, Kate Drumgoold, Frederick Douglass, Brantz Mayer, Theodore Canot, Booker T. Washington, Elizabeth Keckley, Charles Ball, Solomon Northup, Josiah Henson, Stephen Smith, Ellen Craft, William Craft, John Gabriel Stedman, Sarah H. Bradford, Lucy A. Delaney, L. S. Thompson, F. G. De Fontaine, Henry Box Brown, John Dixon Long, Harriet Jacobs, Jacob D. Green, Work Projects Administration, Thomas S. Gaines, Willie Lynch, Margaretta Matilda Odell, Joseph Mountain ...
    The Memories of Slavery—Complete Collection gathers an extraordinary archive of testimony, autobiography, abolitionist argument, travel writing, documentary record, and literary representation. Spanning Atlantic slavery, bondage in the United States, escape, emancipation, and Reconstruction, it juxtaposes first-person recollection with polemical, legal, and historical materials. Accounts of flight ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Unchained: Powerful Life Stories of Former Slaves

    Journeys to Freedom: Inspiring Accounts of Resilience and Liberation

    by Aphra Behn, Thomas Clarkson, Daniel Drayton, Louis Hughes, Austin Steward, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Moses Grandy, William Still, Nat Turner, Henry Bibb, Olaudah Equiano, Sojourner Truth, Mary Prince, Kate Drumgoold, Frederick Douglass, Brantz Mayer, Theodore Canot, Booker T. Washington, Elizabeth Keckley, Charles Ball, Solomon Northup, Josiah Henson, Stephen Smith, Ellen Craft, William Craft, John Gabriel Stedman, Sarah H. Bradford, Lucy A. Delaney, L. S. Thompson, F. G. De Fontaine, Henry Box Brown, John Dixon Long, Harriet Jacobs, Jacob D. Green, Work Projects Administration, Thomas S. Gaines, Willie Lynch, Margaretta Matilda Odell, Joseph Mountain ...
    The Unchained: Powerful Life Stories of Former Slaves serves as a profound anthology that traverses the compelling narrative landscape of freedom and resistance. Capturing a wide range of literary styles, from personal narratives and journalistic accounts to introspective essays and poignant poetry, this collection upholds the enduring power of storytelling. The works within weave together the ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Rock Climbing

    The Art of Safe Ascent

    by John Long, Bob Gaines ...
    Written by world renowned rock climbers and veteran Falcon authors John Long and Bob Gaines, this comprehensive volume will be the go-to resource for the necessities of rock climbing safety. By stressing both fundamentals and state-of-the-art techniques, it will be a great resource for both beginners and experienced climbers looking to brush up on their skills. ... Read more

    $22.99 USD

  • The Memories of Slavery - Complete Collection

    Thousands of Recorded Interviews, Memoirs & Narratives

    by Aphra Behn, Thomas Clarkson, Daniel Drayton, Louis Hughes, Austin Steward, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Moses Grandy, William Still, Nat Turner, Henry Bibb, Olaudah Equiano, Sojourner Truth, Mary Prince, Kate Drumgoold, Frederick Douglass, Brantz Mayer, Theodore Canot, Booker T. Washington, Elizabeth Keckley, Charles Ball, Solomon Northup, Josiah Henson, Stephen Smith, Ellen Craft, William Craft, John Gabriel Stedman, Sarah H. Bradford, Lucy A. Delaney, L. S. Thompson, F. G. De Fontaine, Henry Box Brown, John Dixon Long, Harriet Jacobs, Jacob D. Green, Work Projects Administration, Thomas S. Gaines, Willie Lynch, Margaretta Matilda Odell, Joseph Mountain ...
    The Memories of Slavery - Complete Collection is an unparalleled anthology that captures the multifaceted narratives of slavery and resilience. This comprehensive collection brings together a wide range of literary styles, from poignant autobiographical accounts to incisive essays and thrilling narratives. The thematic richness is reflected in the diversity of experiences, offering profound ... Read more

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