The Fox and the Flies

The Fox and the Flies

Author: Charles van Onselen

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2010-08-09

Total Pages: 692

ISBN-13: 0802718922

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A chance encounter with Silver's career in South Africa set Charles van Onselen on a twenty five-year obsession: a journey to reconstruct the shadowy life and times of-in some ways to match wits with-a devious master criminal. From Russian Poland in the 1860s, where Silver was born Joseph Lis, to London in the 1880s, turn-of-the-century New York, Argentina, and Africa, van Onselen recaptures the dangerous demimonde of the Atlantic world. Silver's notoriety was found among the most confidential correspondence of a dozen countries; what those in law enforcement kept to themselves, however, was how their officers had attempted to use Silver as an informer to infiltrate syndicates built on vice, only to have him outwit them as he moved in the risky space between police and prostitutes. Such is the meticulousness of van Onselen's research that The Fox and the Flies is as rich in history as it is in the detail and drama of Silver's career, as layer after layer of his life and times are revealed. And it has an extraordinary pay-off, for van Onselen contends that Joseph Silver's darkest secret of all lay in London in the autumn of 1888 when, before he embarked on his legendary life of crime, he was, indeed, Jack the Ripper.


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Download or read book The Fox and the Flies written by Charles van Onselen and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2010-08-09 with total page 692 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A chance encounter with Silver's career in South Africa set Charles van Onselen on a twenty five-year obsession: a journey to reconstruct the shadowy life and times of-in some ways to match wits with-a devious master criminal. From Russian Poland in the 1860s, where Silver was born Joseph Lis, to London in the 1880s, turn-of-the-century New York, Argentina, and Africa, van Onselen recaptures the dangerous demimonde of the Atlantic world. Silver's notoriety was found among the most confidential correspondence of a dozen countries; what those in law enforcement kept to themselves, however, was how their officers had attempted to use Silver as an informer to infiltrate syndicates built on vice, only to have him outwit them as he moved in the risky space between police and prostitutes. Such is the meticulousness of van Onselen's research that The Fox and the Flies is as rich in history as it is in the detail and drama of Silver's career, as layer after layer of his life and times are revealed. And it has an extraordinary pay-off, for van Onselen contends that Joseph Silver's darkest secret of all lay in London in the autumn of 1888 when, before he embarked on his legendary life of crime, he was, indeed, Jack the Ripper.

The Fox and the Flies

The Fox and the Flies

Author: Charles Onselen

Publisher:

Published: 2011-03-22

Total Pages: 704

ISBN-13: 9781446433379

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Download or read book The Fox and the Flies written by Charles Onselen and published by . This book was released on 2011-03-22 with total page 704 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Tying Catskill-Style Dry Flies

Tying Catskill-Style Dry Flies

Author: Mike Valla

Publisher: Headwater Books

Published: 2020-02

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780811738910

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The Catskills region of the eastern United States, just two hours northeast of New York City, was the birthplace of a uniquely American style of fly that continues to grace the bins of fly shops around the world. Mike Valla explores the essence of Catskill flies, delving into the history of the region's rivers, fly fishers, and fly tiers and blending their colorful histories with precise step-by-step tying methods. He compares the styles of all of the Catskill school of fly tiers and shares color photos of never-before-seen flies from the vaults of the Catskill Fly Fishing Museum as well as detailed tying steps for 11 Catskill-style fly patterns. This book is essential for those not only interested in learning to tie the Catskill-style flies, but also those interested in the history of American fly fishing.


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Download or read book Tying Catskill-Style Dry Flies written by Mike Valla and published by Headwater Books. This book was released on 2020-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Catskills region of the eastern United States, just two hours northeast of New York City, was the birthplace of a uniquely American style of fly that continues to grace the bins of fly shops around the world. Mike Valla explores the essence of Catskill flies, delving into the history of the region's rivers, fly fishers, and fly tiers and blending their colorful histories with precise step-by-step tying methods. He compares the styles of all of the Catskill school of fly tiers and shares color photos of never-before-seen flies from the vaults of the Catskill Fly Fishing Museum as well as detailed tying steps for 11 Catskill-style fly patterns. This book is essential for those not only interested in learning to tie the Catskill-style flies, but also those interested in the history of American fly fishing.

Hattie and the Fox

Hattie and the Fox

Author: Mem Fox

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2016-09-27

Total Pages: 16

ISBN-13: 1481479296

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"Hattie the Hen spots the danger--but no none seems to care!"--Pg 4 of cover.


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Download or read book Hattie and the Fox written by Mem Fox and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-09-27 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Hattie the Hen spots the danger--but no none seems to care!"--Pg 4 of cover.

A Fly Went by

A Fly Went by

Author: Mike McClintock

Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers

Published: 1958-09-12

Total Pages: 69

ISBN-13: 0394800036

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A fly is followed by a menagerie of characters in this humorous cumulative tale edited by Dr. Seuss. When a young boy sees a frantic fly buzzing past, he asks where the fly is headed—and with that, a chase begins. The fly and the frog, the cat and the dog, the pig and the cow, the fox and the hunter . . . who is causing all the fuss? A Fly Went By will have young readers buzzing with excitement! Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning. "The writing is merry and the pictures are real fun. Recommended."--School Library Journal.


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Download or read book A Fly Went by written by Mike McClintock and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 1958-09-12 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fly is followed by a menagerie of characters in this humorous cumulative tale edited by Dr. Seuss. When a young boy sees a frantic fly buzzing past, he asks where the fly is headed—and with that, a chase begins. The fly and the frog, the cat and the dog, the pig and the cow, the fox and the hunter . . . who is causing all the fuss? A Fly Went By will have young readers buzzing with excitement! Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning. "The writing is merry and the pictures are real fun. Recommended."--School Library Journal.

Alfredito Flies Home

Alfredito Flies Home

Author: Jorge Argueta

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780888995858

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Alfredito and his family are getting ready to return to El Salvador for Christmas. It will be their first visit back since they left as refugees and made their way to California on foot. But this time they're flying! Excitement mounts as Alfredito and his family soar over the Earth and finally arrive at their beloved home to reunite with family and friends. This extraordinary book celebrates an experience familiar to the many who have left their original country to find a new life. Jorge Argueta's tender, clever prose is perfectly complemented by Luis Garay's rich, authentic illustrations.


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Download or read book Alfredito Flies Home written by Jorge Argueta and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alfredito and his family are getting ready to return to El Salvador for Christmas. It will be their first visit back since they left as refugees and made their way to California on foot. But this time they're flying! Excitement mounts as Alfredito and his family soar over the Earth and finally arrive at their beloved home to reunite with family and friends. This extraordinary book celebrates an experience familiar to the many who have left their original country to find a new life. Jorge Argueta's tender, clever prose is perfectly complemented by Luis Garay's rich, authentic illustrations.

Where the Great Hawk Flies

Where the Great Hawk Flies

Author: Liza Ketchum

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 9780618400850

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Years after a violent New England raid by the Redcoats and their Revolutionary War Indian allies, two families, one that suffered during that raid and one with an Indian mother and Patriot father, become neighbors and must deal with past trauma and prejudices before they can help each other in the present. Based on the author's family history. Includes historical notes and notes on the Pequot Indians.


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Download or read book Where the Great Hawk Flies written by Liza Ketchum and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2005 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Years after a violent New England raid by the Redcoats and their Revolutionary War Indian allies, two families, one that suffered during that raid and one with an Indian mother and Patriot father, become neighbors and must deal with past trauma and prejudices before they can help each other in the present. Based on the author's family history. Includes historical notes and notes on the Pequot Indians.

The Fox and the Grapes

The Fox and the Grapes

Author: Mark White

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2011-07

Total Pages: 14

ISBN-13: 140486508X

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Retells the fable of a frustrated fox that, after many tries to reach a high bunch of grapes, decides they must be sour anyway.


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Download or read book The Fox and the Grapes written by Mark White and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2011-07 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Retells the fable of a frustrated fox that, after many tries to reach a high bunch of grapes, decides they must be sour anyway.

Fishy's Flies

Fishy's Flies

Author: Jay Fullum

Publisher: Stackpole Books

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 86

ISBN-13: 9780811726160

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With an artist's deft touch, Fishy Fullum presents 27 original, innovative, and effective fly patterns. Learn to tie terrestrials, dry flies, bass flies, nymphs, poppers, and saltwater flies. Each fly is designed to be tier friendly, using a few readily available materials and taking less time and skill to tie than more elaborate ties. Materials lists, step-by-step tying instructions, and introductions describing the fly in this long-awaited book by well-known fly tier Fishy Fullum give all the necessary help for tying these simple yet unusual flies.


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Download or read book Fishy's Flies written by Jay Fullum and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With an artist's deft touch, Fishy Fullum presents 27 original, innovative, and effective fly patterns. Learn to tie terrestrials, dry flies, bass flies, nymphs, poppers, and saltwater flies. Each fly is designed to be tier friendly, using a few readily available materials and taking less time and skill to tie than more elaborate ties. Materials lists, step-by-step tying instructions, and introductions describing the fly in this long-awaited book by well-known fly tier Fishy Fullum give all the necessary help for tying these simple yet unusual flies.

Time Flies

Time Flies

Author: Eric Rohmann

Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers

Published: 2013-12-18

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 0385755775

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Time Flies , a wordless picture book, is inspired by the theory that birds are the modern relatives of dinosaurs. This story conveys the tale of a bird trapped in a dinosaur exhibit at a natural history museum. Through Eric's use of color, readers can actually see the bird enter into a mouth of a dinosaur, and then escape unscathed. Eric Rohmann's Caldecott Honor-winning debut is now available as a Dragonfly paperback. It is at once a wordless time-travel adventure and a meditation on the scientific theory that dinosaurs were the evolutionary ancestors of birds. The New York Times Book Review called Time Flies "a work of informed imagination and masterly storytelling unobtrusively underpinned by good science...an entirely absorbing narrative made all the more rich by its wordlessness." Kirkus Reviews hailed it as "a splendid debut."


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Download or read book Time Flies written by Eric Rohmann and published by Knopf Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2013-12-18 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Time Flies , a wordless picture book, is inspired by the theory that birds are the modern relatives of dinosaurs. This story conveys the tale of a bird trapped in a dinosaur exhibit at a natural history museum. Through Eric's use of color, readers can actually see the bird enter into a mouth of a dinosaur, and then escape unscathed. Eric Rohmann's Caldecott Honor-winning debut is now available as a Dragonfly paperback. It is at once a wordless time-travel adventure and a meditation on the scientific theory that dinosaurs were the evolutionary ancestors of birds. The New York Times Book Review called Time Flies "a work of informed imagination and masterly storytelling unobtrusively underpinned by good science...an entirely absorbing narrative made all the more rich by its wordlessness." Kirkus Reviews hailed it as "a splendid debut."