After a woman with psychic powers suggests that she has been misplaced in time, Helena Lloyd travels back two hundred years in an attempt to find out where she belongs.Widowed father James Walker has no intention of remarrying until he makes the acquaintance of his daughter's lovely new governess. Lady Pendleton, a time-traveling Regency lady herself, suspects that these two belong together. First, however, she must help Helena discover her true origins-and hopefully, a home where she belongs.A Home for Helena is Book 2 of The Lady P Chronicles.
The author, a Gullah Geechee native from South Carolina, presents beautiful pictures that introduce readers to the fascinating African American culture from which she hails. Breathtaking pictures take readers on a quick trip to St. Helena Island, South Carolina. This family friendly book is a brief introduction to the island and the rich Gullah Geechee culture that still flourishes along the coast. Use this book as a starting point for learning about the area, then delve deeper by visiting websites such as The Gullah Geechee Corridor and Penn School. Travel children's books like this one help children explore the diverse world outside of their community. Exposing children to diverse people and cultures expands their mindsets and helps them relate positively to others. We are a world full of diversity and sharing that world through books like this one can encourage children to embrace the beauty all around them. The Travel Adventure Series inspires a love of learning through travel in little and big kids everywhere. Share Gullah Geechee culture with the little readers in your life today
The Mysterious Madame: Helena Petrovna Blavatsky is a biographical book written by C. E. Bechofer-Roberts. The book explores the life of Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, a famous occultist, writer, and founder of the Theosophical Society. Blavatsky was born in Russia in 1831 and spent much of her life traveling the world, studying various spiritual and mystical traditions. She is best known for her influential book, The Secret Doctrine, which outlines her philosophy and teachings on the nature of reality and the universe. The book delves into Blavatsky's childhood and upbringing, her travels and adventures, and her controversial reputation as a spiritual teacher and leader. The author also examines the impact of Blavatsky's ideas on the spiritual and cultural landscape of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Overall, The Mysterious Madame offers a fascinating insight into the life and legacy of one of the most enigmatic and influential figures in the history of spirituality and mysticism.This is a new release of the original 1931 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Distinguished by statesmen and magnates, Helena's history is colored with many other compelling characters and episodes nearly lost to time. Before achieving eminence in Deadwood, Sheriff Seth Bullock oversaw Montana Territory's first two legal hangings. The Seven Mile House was an oasis of vice for the parched, weary travelers entering the valley on the Benton Road, despite a tumultuous succession of ownership. The heritage of the Sieban Ranch and the saga of King Kong Clayton, the Joe Louis of the Mat, faded from public memory. From unraveling the myths of Chinatown to detailing the lives of red-light businesswomen and the Canyon Ferry flying saucer hoax, revered local historians Ellen Baumler and Jon Axline team up to preserve a compendium of Helena's yesteryear.
Mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining work in this important re-issue of the Department of Interior publication "Ore Deposits of the Helena Mining Region of Montana". This important publication on Montana Mining has not been available for over a century. Included are rare insights into the gold, copper and silver mines of the vicinity of Helena, Montana, including the Marysville Mining District, Elliston Mining District, Rimini Mining District, Helena Mining District, Clancy Mining District, Wickes Mining District, Boulder and Basin Mining Districts and the Elkhorn Mining District. Some of the topics include the early history of gold, silver and copper mining in the Helena area, insight into the geology of its mining areas, the local distribution of gold, silver and copper ores, as well their composition and how to identify them. Also included are detailed facts, history, geology and locations of over one hundred gold, silver and copper mines in the area . Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As such, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.
Distinguished by statesmen and magnates, Helena's history is colored with many other compelling characters and episodes nearly lost to time. Before achieving eminence in Deadwood, Sheriff Seth Bullock oversaw Montana Territory's first two legal hangings. The Seven Mile House was an oasis of vice for the parched, weary travelers entering the valley on the Benton Road, despite a tumultuous succession of ownership. The heritage of the Sieban Ranch and the saga of "King Kong" Clayton, "the Joe Louis of the Mat," faded from public memory. From unraveling the myths of Chinatown to detailing the lives of red-light businesswomen and the Canyon Ferry flying saucer hoax, revered local historians Ellen Baumler and Jon Axline team up to preserve a compendium of Helena's yesteryear.
