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Charles Nordhoff

    1. únor 1887 – 10. duben 1947

    Charles Bernard Nordhoff byl anglický spisovatel a cestovatel. Jeho literární dílo se proslavilo zejména v rámci 20. století, kde si získal věhlas především díky svému románu 'Vzpoura na lodi Bounty'. Jeho tvorba tak nabízí pohled na dobrodružné příběhy s hlubším historickým pozadím.

    Charles Nordhoff
    Millennial Hospitality II
    Mutiny on the Bounty
    Pitcairn's Island
    Men Against the Sea
    Vzbouřenci z Bounty
    Uragan
    • Focusing on accessibility, this publication by Megali is a reproduction of a historical work presented in large print. The aim is to enhance readability for individuals with impaired vision, ensuring that classic literature remains accessible to a broader audience.

      The Communistic Societies of the United States; From Personal Visit and Observation2024
    • Stories of the Island World

      • 320 stránek
      • 12 hodin čtení

      The book is a reprint of a classic work originally published in 1857, showcasing its enduring significance in literature. It offers readers a glimpse into the themes, style, and historical context of the time, reflecting the author's unique perspective and narrative techniques. This edition allows a new audience to appreciate the text's original language and ideas, preserving its legacy for future generations.

      Stories of the Island World2023
    • Emmitee Wilson Grew up on a ranch in central Texas near the Village of Sparta. He attended school at Sparta High School. The enrollment was some 155 students with only 57 students in high school. This limited enrollment placed the high school in the lowest classification of sports taking part in the state league organization. Sparta was assigned to the six men football organization. Sparta was only a small village consisting of a cotton gin, a cedar post yard, the school, and eleven houses making up the village population. In addition, to the students coming from the village the balance coming from the rural area of the district. Six-man football was the main attraction of the community life in the district. The village and community supported the football team with exaggerated enthusiasm and spirit. Emmitee served as the quarterback during his sophomore, junior, and senior years of high school. His passing ability set him apart as an outstanding athlete in the six-man football league.

      Wayward Winds of a Profession2022
    • Pitcairn's Island

      • 356 stránek
      • 13 hodin čtení

      The narrative follows Captain Bligh and 19 loyal men as they embark on a perilous 3,600-mile journey in a small open boat, showcasing extraordinary bravery and survival against the odds. In contrast, the story of Pitcairn's Island reveals a darker tale of betrayal, murder, and vengeance among the mutineers, led by Christian, and a group of Tahitians seeking refuge on a remote island. Together, these accounts highlight the complexities of human nature in extreme circumstances.

      Pitcairn's Island2003
      4,1
    • Millennial Hospitality II

      • 392 stránek
      • 14 hodin čtení

      Millennial Hospitality II is an etiquette book for the 21 Century. It suggests how we might interact with aliens and answers many questions the readers had after reading Millennial Hospitality.

      Millennial Hospitality II2003
      3,8