Knights Legacy

Author : Marilyn R. Hill-Sutton
Publisher : Outskirts Press
ISBN 13 : 9781432743116
Total Pages : 602 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Knight Family Legacy written by Marilyn R. Hill-Sutton and published by Outskirts Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 602 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1886, Maj. John Knight Jr.a White plantation owner, attorney, and decorated Confederate Civil War veteransummoned five witnesses to his deathbed. There, he did something extraordinary: He bequeathed his estate to his former slaves.What followed is an incredible true-life story of courage, love, epic legal battles, and one remarkable turnabout: only years after being in bondage, Knights former slaves and their descendants entered the plantation house as masters of their domainand their future.Meticulously researched, The Knight Family Legacy: One Familys Story, gives an eye-opening glimpse into the complex, often contradictory life story of Knight and those around hima world where the gray areas crowd out black and white. Marilyn R. Hill-Sutton traces the facts through court records, countless historical documents, numerous courthouse and cemetery visits, and endless interviews with family membersmany of which are reprinted here. The candid account that emerges reveals the Knight familys slave-owning history; Maj. Knights valor during the Civil War; the forbidden union between him and his mulatto slave, Violet Knight; his decision to leave the estate to Violet and their children; an unprecedented court battle for control of the Knight estate by heirs; and son Jacob C. Knights courageous efforts to ensure his fathers deathbed wishes were carried out. Ambitious in scope and far-reaching in conclusions, The Knight Family Legacy is a must-read for Civil War buffs, slavery, social, and cultural historians, genealogists and family history enthusiasts, and anyone with a genuine love for history and the implicit, although complex, and, often contradictory, human interactions of a foregone era.

Author : Geoff Logan
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1491859008
Total Pages : 487 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Legacy of Two Gemini Knights written by Geoff Logan and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2014-03-17 with total page 487 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Occasonally, a tale comes along that has been lost in the mists of time. Often the story starts out as just another mundane event in daily life until something else comes out from behind the shadows. And when it does, nobody can escape the fire storm that follows, especially when the masked one demands so much of our attention. Because in the end, the consequences of his actions eventually consume all of those in its path. William McBride was such a person in the early 14th century, when he came in contact with the Logan brothers of Lanark, who were also known to the locals as the Gemini Knights. These brothers were Templar Knights of the Scottish Order and they carried out a number dangerous exploits in their time. And as William McBride found out in later life, the times he spent with the brothers would eventually place him on a path that could have a profound impact on the City of Jerusalem at the end time. To some, this story may appear to be just another old wives tale, worthy of a good read and then placed on the book shelve to gather dust from now on. However, to others the story of the Gemini Knights has more than just a ring of truth to it in some kind of old fashioned way. Enough, to engage the mind in more than a simple observation of the material that William McBride collected over his life time.So, if you have an inquisitive mind and want to gain a glimpse into the future, the only question you have to ask yourself is. 'Do I have the courage to read the book and judge for myself?'

Author : Anne Robillard
Publisher : Wellan Inc / Anne Robillard
ISBN 13 : 2923925815
Total Pages : 326 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Knights of Emerald 09 : Danalieth’s Legacy written by Anne Robillard and published by Wellan Inc / Anne Robillard. This book was released on 2017-05-30T00:00:00-04:00 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Great numbers of imperial troops land on the coast of Enkidiev, forcing Wellan to divide his army in order to slow down the invasion. While they are defending the Kingdom of the Elves, the Knights capture a strange blue creature. The new King of Emerald tempts Wellan with one of the weapons that Danalieth had created to help the humans defend themselves against sorcerers. Wellan finds it very hard not to accept this offer, since he has been looking for a way to increase his powers. Wishing to help his father, Dylan learns of a new way to locate magical creatures. However, as he attempts to use this new power for the first time, he runs into the resistance of a young woman who will change his destiny forever. Against all odds, Elund's prophecy concerning the return of a great hero finally comes to pass.

Author : Ladan Niayesh
Publisher : Manchester University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780719081750
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Knight's Legacy written by Ladan Niayesh and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 2011-03-15 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The so-called Travels of Sir John Mandeville (c. 1356) was one of the most popular books of the late Middle Ages. Translated into many European languages and widely circulating in both manuscript and printed forms, the pseudo English knight’s account had a lasting influence on the voyages of discovery and durably affected Europe’s perception of exotic lands and peoples. The early modern period witnessed the slow erosion of Mandeville’s prestige as an authority and the gradual development of new responses to his book. Some still supported the account’s general claim to authenticity while questioning details here and there, and some openly denounced it as a hoax. After considering the general issues of edition and reception of Mandeville in an opening section, the volume moves on to explore theological and epistemological concerns in a second section, before tackling literary and dramatic reworkings in a final section. Examining in detail a diverse range of texts and issues, these essays ultimately bear witness to the complexity of early modern engagements with a late medieval legacy which Mandeville emblematizes.

Author : Tim Tharp
Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN 13 : 0307486818
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Knights of the Hill Country written by Tim Tharp and published by Knopf Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2008-12-24 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a small Oklahoma town, one star linebacker must decide what kind of man he wants to be--both on and off the field. Welcome to Kennisaw--where Friday night high school football ranks right up there with God and country, and sometimes even comes in first. This year, the Kennisaw Knights are going for their fifth straight undefeated season, and if they succeed, they'll be more than the best high school team in the eastern Oklahoma hill country--they'll be legends. But the Knights' legacy is a heavy weight to carry for Hampton, linebacker and star of the team. On the field, he's so in control you'd think he was able to stop time. But his life off the field is a different story. His father walked out on him and his mom years ago, and now his mom has a new boyfriend every week. He's drawn to a smart, quirky girl at school--the type a star athlete just isn't supposed to associate with. And meanwhile, his best friend and teammate Blaine--the true friend who first introduced Hampton to football back when he had nothing else--is becoming uncomfortably competitive, and he's demanding Hampton's loyalty even as Hampton thinks he's going too far. This unforgettable novel is the story of a boy whose choices will decide the kind of man he becomes, and raises powerful questions about sportsmanship, loyalty, and the deceptiveness of legends.

Author : Ethan Hawke
Publisher : Knopf
ISBN 13 : 0307962334
Total Pages : 195 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rules for a Knight written by Ethan Hawke and published by Knopf. This book was released on 2015-11-10 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An unforgettable fable about a father's journey and a timeless guide to life's many questions—from Ethan Hawke, four-time Academy Award nominee, twice for writing and twice for acting. A knight, fearing he may not return from battle, writes a letter to his children in an attempt to leave a record of all he knows. In a series of ruminations on solitude, humility, forgiveness, honesty, courage, grace, pride, and patience, he draws on the ancient teachings of Eastern and Western philosophy, and on the great spiritual and political writings of our time. His intent: to give his children a compass for a journey they will have to make alone, a short guide to what gives life meaning and beauty.

Author : James Holden
Publisher : Morning Joy Media
ISBN 13 : 1937107531
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Legacy written by James Holden and published by Morning Joy Media. This book was released on 2016-01-23 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How will you be remembered? All men want one thing in life—to be remembered. Will you leave behind a good legacy or a bad legacy? By reading the stories of godly men from the Bible, working through the study questions, and taking up the legacy challenges at the end of each chapter, you’ll be well on your way to living a life that lasts. Includes bonus workbook for use with small groups.

Author : Lynn Homan
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 145560125X
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Black Knights written by Lynn Homan and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2018-12-14 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through veteran interviews, this illustrated history explores the contributions, experiences, and legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen from 1941–1946. What became known as the Tuskegee Experience began in 1931 with a letter from the head of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to the War Department asking that blacks be allowed to join the military. The efforts of early African American aviators, the struggle of organizations and individuals against the military's segregation policies, and the hard work of thousands of young men and women, military and civilian, black and white, all combined to make the Tuskegee Airmen an important but often overlooked part of America's military history. Through fascinating interviews with veterans and historical photographs, Black Knights tells the story of the men and women who served in the training program at Tuskegee Army Air Field from 1941 to 1946. The pilots' stories are here, but so are the experiences of the mechanics, band members, armorers, staff officers, nurses, and more who proved that they had courage and perseverance, not only in war, but in peacetime as well.

Author : E. Torre
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781731353467
Total Pages : 363 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Legacy of the Argus written by E. Torre and published by . This book was released on 2018-11-15 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After years of uneasy peace, two Galactic Empires make a shocking discovery: Mysterious alien forces hidden within their territories have begun a deadly intergalactic war, and their vessels are far more sophisticated and deadly than any ship either Galactic Empire has. As their battles spread from one solar system to another, humanity itself is threatened.Who is behind this war and why do they fight?Discover the answer to these questions along with the fate of the Independent B'taav, the Mechanic known as Nox, Becky Waters, and Inquisitor Cer. Uncover the secrets lying below the surfaces of distant worlds and in the deepest, darkest corners of the universe.And when the fighting is over, you will know the Legacy of the Argus.Legacy of the Argus is the seventh and concluding book in the Corrosive Knights series.To those who have read these books from the very beginning or are just starting, my very deepest, most sincere thanks!

Author : R. Woll
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1456833111
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Legacy of the Drevnik written by R. Woll and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-12-10 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Legacy of the Drevnik: The Exile LanDrin, a young Frost Elf, loses everyone he holds dear. His Uncle, who is like a father to him, killed his parents. His fianc is killed by her father. When his death is ordered LanDrin is forced to leave his home. Only with the help of a dragon and some new friends can he find a way to take back his home. As he tries to find answers to help make sense of his life and his losses, LanDrin finds out that the troubles of his people are only one part of the scheme of the mysterious mages called the Sovershenik. Not all hope is lost, the powerful magic of the ancient Drevnik is found in an unlikely place. LanDrin also learns that the history of his people, the Sovershenik, and the history of the long forgotten Drevnik are all important if he wants to help his people and put an end to the troubles that are engulfing the continent of Tselestial. The first book in the series, The Exile, follows LanDrin as he journeys to learn the skills and knowledge necessary to free his people. After years of training LanDrin and his friends head to Klan Gorod to join the Fighters Klan and find allies in his fight against an ever growing threat. Along the way enemies arise and plots become known that make LanDrin realize that he and his people are just a small part of the plan that has been unfolding for decades. Behind it all seems to lurk the Sovershenik, powerful mages that rebelled, left the Drevnik, and disappeared into history thousands of years ago.