Bob Ritter

"Breaking Tecumseh's Curse was a delightful read for so many reasons "Four Out of Four StarsOfficial Review OnlineBookClub.org "An impressive memoir with something for everyone: history and government, love and marriage, life and death." Kirkus ReviewsWhat has mystery, romance, humor, action, intrigue and almost a million characters? The survey says: Breaking Tecumseh's Curse, the novel-like memoir written by Jan Marie and Bob Ritter.It relates the couple's early years together when Bob was a special agent with the United States Secret Service in Washington, D.C. It's the first Secret Service book told from a spouse's perspective. Rich in emotion, Breaking Tecumseh's Curse is the heartfelt love story of a young couple's journey through some extraordinary times.Breaking Tecumseh's Curse spotlights a dangerous period for the Secret Service-from 1972-1982. During that time, five assassination attempts took place against persons protected by the USSS, more than any other era. The book presents the historic events of the time and a rare insider's look at the Secret Service.Join Bob Ritter and his fellow agents for fun, adventure and some sorrow too as they try to break Tecumseh's Curse.Endorsed by Fed. Law Enforcement Officers Assoc.Add It to Your Cart Today

Touched With Fire: Alaska's George William Steller is a book written by Margaret Elizabeth Bell that tells the story of George William Steller, a naturalist and explorer who traveled to Alaska in the 18th century. The book explores Steller's life and his contributions to the field of natural history, including his discovery of several new species of animals and plants. It also delves into the challenges he faced during his time in Alaska, including harsh weather conditions, cultural differences with the native people, and conflicts with his fellow explorers. The book is a fascinating look at the life of a pioneering scientist and adventurer, and offers a unique perspective on the history of Alaska and the natural world.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.