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Generals and Admirals, Criminals and Crooks
Jeffrey J. Matthews
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME PRESS
2023
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U.S. flag officers are intended to be exemplary defenders of duty, honor, and country—but what can we learn by exposing the bad leaders lurking within these venerable ranks? There is an ugly strain of criminal and unethical leadership in the upper ranks of the American military. Despite the exemplary service of most American military members, a persistent minority of U.S. flag officers (Navy admirals and Army, Air Force, and Marine generals) have embroiled the profession in scandal since the Revolutionary War. In Generals and Admirals, Criminals and Crooks, award-winning author Jeffrey J. Matthews examines bad leadership in American military history over the past one hundred years, beginning with war crimes in the Philippine-American War and ending with the recent Fat Leonard corruption scandal. Scrutinizing a range of leadership failures, including moral cowardice, sex crimes, insubordination, toxic leadership, and obstruction of justice, Matthews offers a fascinating analysis of the bases and motives leading to these missteps and explores what could be done to curtail future misconduct of generals and admirals. The book also includes an up-to-date examination of President Trump's term in office that highlights the vital role honorable military leadership plays in our democracy. Confronting the dark side of criminal and unethical conduct among U.S. flag officers, this frank and historically grounded book offers valuable lessons in leadership that will stimulate further debate and critical self-assessment within the U.S. military..
Horses, Jockeys and Crooks: Reminiscences of Thirty Years' Racing
Arthur J. Sarl; Earl Of Lonsdale
Literary Licensing, LLC
2013
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Charleston's Trial: Jim Crow Justice
Daniel J. Crooks; Douglas W. Bostick
History Press Library Editions
2008
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June 1910, Charleston, South Carolina. A Jewish merchant, Max Lubelsky, lay murdered in his clothing store on Upper King Street. The black man eventually convicted of the crime was arrested several weeks later as an angry mob called for his lynching. What followed became the story of one man's quiet protestations of innocence in the face of overwhelming condemnation by the white community. Drawing on local historical records and detailed court transcripts, Charleston historians Danny Crooks and Doug Bostick give an intimate account of the proceedings, as well as provide the historical background on the vices, violence and victims of the Holy City during the Jim Crow era. Join them as they reveal the tale of a man whom justice passed by in the hot Southern summer.
Lee in the Lowcountry: Defending Charleston & Savannah 1861-1862
Daniel J. Crooks
History Press Library Editions
2008
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In so many words, General Lee laid out the challenge of defending the young Southern Republic and two of its key cities: Charleston and Savannah. While in the Lowcountry, Lee acquired the two most famous trademarks of his wartime career. Long hours in the saddle prompted Lee to grow his signature beard and, while at Pocotaligo, he acquired his beloved equine companion, Traveller. Charleston historian Danny Crooks examines Lee's first year serving the Confederacy, a year of confusion and convoluted loyalty. Using Lee's own words and those of his contemporaries, Crooks helps the reader to understand why Lee, and only Lee, could bring order to the early chaos of the war.
Charleston Is Burning!: Two Centuries of Fire and Flames
Daniel J. Crooks
History Press Library Editions
2009
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From the days of "bucket brigades" and private volunteer companies--such as the Phoenix, the Axemen and the Eagle--Charleston has seen more than its fair share of conflagrations. A carelessly overturned candle could ignite a blaze that would consume hundreds of Charleston's closely built wooden structures within just a few hours, leaving large swaths of the city in ruins. Join Charleston native and local historian Danny Crooks as he relates the story of Charleston's many historic fires and firefighting efforts, starting as early as 1698 and continuing through the horrors of the Great Fire of 1861 and the establishment of the Charleston Fire Department in the 1880s.
Records Relating to the Gold Coast Settlements from 1750 to 1874
Major J.J. Crooks
Routledge
2014
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First Published in 1973. Forming part of a collection on general African studies, this text presents records of the Gold Coast Settlements from 1750 to 1874, by the Colonial Secretary of Sierra Leone, Major Crooks. It covers the period from the formation of the last African Company of Merchants in 1750 until the conclusion of the third Ashantee War in 1874.
Records Relating to the Gold Coast Settlements from 1750 to 1874
Major J.J. Crooks
Routledge
1973
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First Published in 1973. Forming part of a collection on general African studies, this text presents records of the Gold Coast Settlements from 1750 to 1874, by the Colonial Secretary of Sierra Leone, Major Crooks. It covers the period from the formation of the last African Company of Merchants in 1750 until the conclusion of the third Ashantee War in 1874.
Reprint of the original, first published in 1861.
Reprint of the original, first published in 1861.
The Building Regulations
M. J. Billington; S. P. Barnshaw; K. T. Bright; A. Crooks
Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley Sons Ltd)
2017
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Since publication of the first edition in 1976, The Building Regulations: Explained and Illustrated has provided a detailed, authoritative, highly illustrated and accessible guide to the regulations that must be adhered to when constructing, altering or extending a building in England and Wales. This latest edition has been fully revised throughout. Much of the content has been completely rewritten to cover the substantial changes to the Regulations since publication of the 13th edition, to ensure it continues to provide the detailed guidance needed by all those concerned with building work, including architects, building control officers, Approved Inspectors, Competent Persons, building surveyors, engineers, contractors and students in the relevant disciplines.
Crystal Coast Cookery: Old School Recipes from North Carolina Coast Home Cooks
J. Hill
Moody Boxfan Books
2020
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Traditional recipes from home cooks on the coast and Outer Banks of North Carolina. From church fundraisers to Sunday dinner tables, these are recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation, swapped among friends, and shared, hastily written, on the corners of receipts, the backs of can labels, and the corners of disused almanacs. These are the recipes of the people, developed in their own kitchens, for their own families, to their own tastes. You are welcomed with abundant Southern Hospitality to share in this "mess of good eatin'."
The Enigma of the Crookes Radiometer
J Richard Hollos; Stefan Hollos
Exstrom Laboratories LLC
2022
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“Crook always maintained that, since his command occupied the field after the battle, he was not defeated at the Rosebud, and that if the battle had gone according to his orders, it would have resulted in a real triumph for his men. This view was also held by his superiors, although they called it a ‘barren victory.’ His part in the campaign was to form a junction with the other advancing columns, combining with them in returning the infractious Sioux to their reservations. His immediate purpose was to find and destroy the village of Crazy Horse. He accomplished none of these objectives. Instead he retired from the scene, permitting the forces of Crazy Horse to concentrate their strength against the troops to the north.” From With Crook at the Rosebud The 1868 Treaty of Fort Laramie gave the Sioux and Cheyenne Indian tribes control over a wide region, covering Montana, Wyoming, Nebraska, and part of the Dakotas. But in the 1870s gold was discovered in the Black Hills, and white settlers invaded Indian territ
With Crook At The Rosebud is a historical non-fiction book written by J.W. Vaughn. The book is set in the late 19th century and focuses on the Battle of the Rosebud, which was fought between the United States Army and the Lakota Sioux and Northern Cheyenne tribes in Montana. The book provides a detailed account of the battle, which was a significant event in the Great Sioux War of 1876. The author draws on primary sources, including letters and diaries, to provide a vivid and accurate portrayal of the battle and the events leading up to it. The book also explores the personalities and motivations of the key figures involved, including General George Crook, who led the US forces, and the Lakota Sioux leader, Crazy Horse. Overall, With Crook At The Rosebud is a compelling and informative read for anyone interested in American history, military history, or Native American history.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.
Extensive scholarly research and fast-paced narrative combine to tell of George Crook's battle on the banks of the Rosebud River.