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John Jennings

    Reason or Revelation, or, The Religion, Philosophy and Civilisation of the Ancient Heathen Contrasted With Christianity and Its Legitimate Consequence
    Land of Vengeance: (call the New World)
    Das Grosse Abenteuer
    Bark Canoes
    Canoe: A Living History
    The Opium Empire
    • The Opium Empire

      Japanese Imperialism and Drug Trafficking in Asia, 1895-1945

      • 174 stránek
      • 7 hodin čtení
      5,0(2)Ohodnotit

      Exploring Japan's imperialistic strategies, this study examines the historical context of the International Military Tribunal for the Far East's findings on drug abuse as a tool for domination. It traces Japan's involvement in the opium and narcotics trade from the annexation of Taiwan in 1895 through World War II, arguing that the use of drugs reflects the complexities of Japanese imperialism rather than a straightforward conspiracy. Opium and narcotics symbolize the broader dynamics of Japan's expansionist policies in Asia.

      The Opium Empire
    • Brings together 12 experts who, in collaboration with the world-renowned Canadian Canoe Museum and with the co-operation of museums around the world, have created a book of the canoe past and present. It covers the canoe's past among American native peoples and the first European settlers, and its development into the recreational craft.

      Canoe: A Living History
    • Bark Canoes

      • 152 stránek
      • 6 hodin čtení
      4,5(4)Ohodnotit

      The definitive reference to indigenous peoples' watercraft around the world. These historically accurate 1:5 scale models were meticulously researched, and traditionally constructed using the identical materials of the originals; many are based on canoes that were the last example of their type.

      Bark Canoes
    • Land of Vengeance: (call the New World)

      • 424 stránek
      • 15 hodin čtení

      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, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

      Land of Vengeance: (call the New World)
    • Celebrating the significance of black imagery in speculative genres, this collection showcases the best illustrations and process art from John Jennings over the past five years. It explores how these images challenge and redefine perceptions of the black subject in sci-fi, fantasy, and horror. The work ultimately highlights the liberation and creative strength inherent in the black imagination, inviting readers to envision a vibrant future beyond conventional narratives.

      Pitch Black Rainbow: The Art of John Jennings
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      Domestic and Fancy Cats: A Practical Treatise On Their Varieties, Breeding Management, and Diseases
    • A ghost from the past, returned to haunt Norrin Radd! Toni Brooks and her family have moved into the quiet town of Sweetwater. But nothing is quite what it seems with their new home. What mystery did Toni and her family unravel that would summon the Sentinel of the Spaceways, the Silver Surfer?! The Surfer thought he buried his friend, the human named Al Harper, years ago - but he thought wrong! Can the Surfer save Al from succumbing to his newfound cosmic abilities? And who - or what - transformed Al into the otherworldly Ghost Light? Eisner Award winner John Jennings and acclaimed artist Valentine De Landro introduce a new Marvel super hero, 54 years in the making! But can even two cosmic powerhouses save the town of Sweetwater?! Collecting SILVER SURFER: GHOST LIGHT #1-5.

      Silver Surfer: Ghost Light
    • Before Owen Wister's publication of The Virginian in 1902, the image of the cowboy was essentially that of the dime novel. This title details the evidence that Everett Johnson a cowboy from Virginia who had been a friend of Wister's in Wyoming in the 1880s, was the initial and prime inspiration for Wister's cowboy.

      The Cowboy Legend