Books with author William S Clark

This book tells the story, in lively lyrical verse, of Caleb, an old logger from the days of saw and ax. After a long career chopping down trees, he finally meets his match and learns a life-changing lesson. Most folks link pine trees with Christmas, small and in a corner of the room, but their big brothers live in the great forests. Logging is an American way of life. Pioneers swung axes to win logs from the virgin forests and build family homes. Later, folks earned a living by exporting the lumber. Huge swathes of timber covered much America. Exploitation was inevitable. Ancient trees soared skywards in a challenge to fearless men. Loggers roaming the early forests were a band of adventurous characters. Daring exploits became legend. Many a tall tale spiraled up with the campfire sparks as weary men exchanged yarns. Stories of a giant of a man called Paul Bunyan, and his blue ox Babe, became popular. They have featured in books and films ever since. At a time of growing awareness of the folly of destroying natural resources, this story shows the need to change our ways - no matter how old we are.

Suppose Scotland's national poet Robert Burns' had used a magic typewriter to write his greatest works. What if someone discovered it and put it to work today? What would the poetry be like? No need to wonder - it has happened - this audiobook is the result. A varied collection of listenable verse in Scots, suitable for a wide age range. if you like Burns' poems, you will enjoy these. Subjects range from clootie dumplings, through Nature, to scary kirkyards. Humor and pathos in carefully metered verse makes for ease of recitation. Wull keep weans an' big yins spellboon fur 'oors. Aye, gie it a go the noo.

William Philo Clark's classic work on Native American signs and culture is still considered a monumental achievement. Published posthumously after the young Clark died in 1884, it covers the words and phrases of many tribes.Clark was with General George Crook in late summer of 1876 during the Sioux War and later served on staff assignments for General Phil Sheridan.Now you can use this reference to learn signs and compare them to American Sign Language.For the first time, this long out-of-print volume is available as an affordable, well-formatted book for e-readers and smartphones. Be sure to LOOK INSIDE by clicking the cover above or download a sample.