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A Dangerous Journey, California 1849

by J. Ross Browne ...

IN THE SUMMER OF 1849 there was in California one J. Ross Browne representing the United States Postal Service. In the course of his official duties he made a trip by "mulepower and footpower" from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo. The tale of this trip is authentic, unusual Californiana: the narrative combines the outlandish happenings of the journey—including a brush with outlaws, and a death ... Read more

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IN THE SUMMER OF 1849 there was in California one J. Ross Browne representing the United States Postal Service. In the course of his official duties he made a trip by "mulepower and footpower" from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo. The tale of this trip is authentic, unusual Californiana: the narrative combines the outlandish happenings of the journey—including a brush with outlaws, and a death
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The Land of Thor

Enriched edition. An Epic Journey Through Iceland's Untamed Wilderness

by J. Ross Browne, Dylan McAllister ...

In "The Land of Thor," J. Ross Browne presents a vivid tapestry of the geography, people, and culture of Iceland, meticulously exploring the stark beauty and peculiarities of this northern land during the mid-19th century. Browne's engaging prose blends humorous anecdotes with astute observations, establishing an inviting yet critical tone that reflects the complexities of travel literature in a ... Read more

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In "The Land of Thor," J. Ross Browne presents a vivid tapestry of the geography, people, and culture of Iceland, meticulously exploring the stark beauty and peculiarities of this northern land during the mid-19th century. Browne's engaging prose blends humorous anecdotes with astute observations, establishing an inviting yet critical tone that reflects the complexities of travel literature in a
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Songsaengnim: a Korea Diary

by Ross Brown ...

It is March of 1997, and Roland Axam lost, out of his element, and in a new world. As his plane begins its final approach to Kimpo International Airport in Seoul, South Korea, Roland realizes his life is about to change foreveragain.Roland has already survived a devastating, life-altering tragedy back home in Ottawa, Canada; he knows that what he needs most now is a clean slate. As he arrives in ... Read more

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It is March of 1997, and Roland Axam lost, out of his element, and in a new world. As his plane begins its final approach to Kimpo International Airport in Seoul, South Korea, Roland realizes his life is about to change foreveragain.Roland has already survived a devastating, life-altering tragedy back home in Ottawa, Canada; he knows that what he needs most now is a clean slate. As he arrives in
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Apache Country: A Trip Through Arizona, 1864

by J. Ross Browne ...

Browne takes us on a journey through the new territory during the latter part of the civil war when settlers were having some of the worst troubles with the Apache nation and troops were busy in the east. Taken from the original serialization in 1864 and 65, Browne introduces the old west through the eyes of a contemporary traveler, complete with the prevailing thought of day. This is a journey ... Read more

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Browne takes us on a journey through the new territory during the latter part of the civil war when settlers were having some of the worst troubles with the Apache nation and troops were busy in the east. Taken from the original serialization in 1864 and 65, Browne introduces the old west through the eyes of a contemporary traveler, complete with the prevailing thought of day. This is a journey
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Create Your Own TV Series for the Internet-2nd edition

by Ross Brown ...

A first of its kind, all-in-one guide to creating short-form TV series for the Internet. Written in a hip and entertaining style in the language of the cyber generation, this book guides the aspiring videomaker from an initial series idea through writing, production, and uploading and marketing a polished pilot and successive episodes of his or her own original Internet TV series. ... Read more

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A first of its kind, all-in-one guide to creating short-form TV series for the Internet. Written in a hip and entertaining style in the language of the cyber generation, this book guides the aspiring videomaker from an initial series idea through writing, production, and uploading and marketing a polished pilot and successive episodes of his or her own original Internet TV series.
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Crusoe's Island: A Ramble in the Footsteps of Alexander Selkirk

With Sketches of Adventure in California and Washoe

by J. Ross Browne ...

In "Crusoe's Island: A Ramble in the Footsteps of Alexander Selkirk," J. Ross Browne embarks on a captivating exploration of the storied isle that inspired Daniel Defoe's classic, "Robinson Crusoe." Through a blend of travelogue and historical narrative, Browne weaves vivid descriptions and personal reflections that illuminate the natural beauty of the island, while intricately discussing its rich ... Read more

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In "Crusoe's Island: A Ramble in the Footsteps of Alexander Selkirk," J. Ross Browne embarks on a captivating exploration of the storied isle that inspired Daniel Defoe's classic, "Robinson Crusoe." Through a blend of travelogue and historical narrative, Browne weaves vivid descriptions and personal reflections that illuminate the natural beauty of the island, while intricately discussing its rich
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The European Reporting of J. Ross Browne

by J. Ross Browne ...

The European reporting of J Ross Browne details Browne's time in Europe while the Civil War was raging in the United States. Brown visits Iceland, Norway, Poland, Moscow and Germany. His entertaining and good humored style is indicative of the times and the attitudes of those times. In “A Californian in Iceland” Browne discovers mid nineteenth Century Iceland and Icelanders. From the original ... Read more

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The European reporting of J Ross Browne details Browne's time in Europe while the Civil War was raging in the United States. Brown visits Iceland, Norway, Poland, Moscow and Germany. His entertaining and good humored style is indicative of the times and the attitudes of those times. In “A Californian in Iceland” Browne discovers mid nineteenth Century Iceland and Icelanders. From the original
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"The Voyage of the F.H. Moore" and Other 19th Century Whaling Accounts

by J. Ross Browne, Charles H. Robbins, Samuel Grant Williams ...

In 1873, 21-year-old Sam Williams embarked on a whaling journey on the two-masted F.H. Moore--he steered one of the boats and threw the harpoon. He kept a personal log and reworked it into this never-before-published manuscript, now supplemented by additional research and relevant excerpts of the ship's official logbook.Complementing this are excerpts from three other accounts of whaling voyages: ... Read more

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In 1873, 21-year-old Sam Williams embarked on a whaling journey on the two-masted F.H. Moore--he steered one of the boats and threw the harpoon. He kept a personal log and reworked it into this never-before-published manuscript, now supplemented by additional research and relevant excerpts of the ship's official logbook.Complementing this are excerpts from three other accounts of whaling voyages:
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In the Cinnabar Mines: A Visit to New Almaden 1865, Illustrated

by J. Ross Browne ...

Mining Cinnabar, Quicksilver, Mercury, a necessity for process of removing gold and silver from ore, started at New Almaden just in time for the gold production in California. The heavily contaminated site is now closed to all, but in 1865 it was in full production. ... Read more

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Mining Cinnabar, Quicksilver, Mercury, a necessity for process of removing gold and silver from ore, started at New Almaden just in time for the gold production in California. The heavily contaminated site is now closed to all, but in 1865 it was in full production.
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San Francisco to San Louis Obispo 1860 - A Dangerous Journey, Illustrated

by J. Ross Browne ...

In A Dangerous Journey Browne Travels across California from San Francisco through a country full of outlaws, nearly losing his life along the way. ... Read more

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In A Dangerous Journey Browne Travels across California from San Francisco through a country full of outlaws, nearly losing his life along the way.
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California Adventures, Illustrated

by J. Ross Browne ...

J Ross Browne called himself a Californian. This Irish born American writer and artist was a world traveler who was at one point minister to China. But it was California that he called home. When he removed to California in 1849 it was the start of the Gold Rush. He followed the Silver Boom across the Sierras (which he reported on in A Peep at Washoe and Washoe Revisited). He toured Arizona and ... Read more

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J Ross Browne called himself a Californian. This Irish born American writer and artist was a world traveler who was at one point minister to China. But it was California that he called home. When he removed to California in 1849 it was the start of the Gold Rush. He followed the Silver Boom across the Sierras (which he reported on in A Peep at Washoe and Washoe Revisited). He toured Arizona and
... Read more
California 1865: Bodie Bluff, Mono – Dead Sea of the West, Walker River

by J. Ross Browne ...

This short piece describes a journalists trip through California mining country during the latter days of the American Civil War, a time when more mines were failing that flourishing, and frontier life was on the verge of civilization. ... Read more

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This short piece describes a journalists trip through California mining country during the latter days of the American Civil War, a time when more mines were failing that flourishing, and frontier life was on the verge of civilization.
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