First published in 1935, Old Jules is unquestionably Mari Sandoz's masterpiece. This portrait of her pioneer father grew out of 'the silent hours of listening behind the stove or the wood box, when it was assumed, of course, that I was asleep in bed. So it was that I heard the accounts of the hunts, . . .of the fights with the cattlemen and the sheep-men, of the tragic scarcity of ...

Manufacturer: Bison Books
Written By: Mari Sandoz

This book shows the derivations and meanings of 4001 names, both commonplace and unusual, and how these thousands of names take their sources from many languages ancient and modern.

Manufacturer: Robert Hale
Written By: Robert Hale UK

Manufacturer: Putnam
Written By: Jean Godfrey

A simple, concise guide to genealogical research, this volume offers step-by-step instructions for those who wish to know more about their ancestors. The author discusses locating records and enlisting the help of genealogical societies, organizing and storing research, developing charts and other documentation, and much more. Includes addresses for archives and suggestions for further ...

Manufacturer: Dover Publications
Written By: Karen V. Sipe

Focuses on the third generation of Kennedy cousins, from their history of drug problems, through the political aspirations of Joseph III and Patrick, to the Hollywood connections of Maria Shriver. 50,000 first printing. Tour.

Manufacturer: Thunder's Mouth Pr
Written By: Barbara Gibson, Ted Schwartz, Ted Schwarz

Manufacturer: Collins Celtic
Written By: Robert Bain

Author Laura Lee certainly knows. Here she introduced us to real men and women whose names have been preserved in popular culture. Her investigation into well-known eponyms (words derived from names) has produced this compilation of anecdotes and biographies about intriguing but often lesser-known historical figures.

Manufacturer: Pelican Publishing Company
Written By: Laura Lee

Manufacturer: Gale Group
Written By: Neil Mc

This newly commissioned, authoritative book includes many unusual names as well as the more popular ones. It is alphabetically arranged, with comprehensive cross-references and pronunciation where necessary, making it easy to find information quickly. The approach is concise and up-to-date, and it will appeal to all who need a reliable source of reference, as well as those who are interested ...

Manufacturer: Wordsworth Editions Ltd
Written By: Iseabail C. MacLeod

Manufacturer: Libraries Unlimited
Written By: Mary Ellen Snodgrass