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THE PATHFINDER: JOHN CHARLES FREMONT Many people refer to politicians in this manner, but John Charles Fremont really was an illegitimate child. See how his fame as an explorer almost made The Pathfinder President of the United States. fremont • thomas hart benton • benton • president • senator
Jessie and Her Pathfinder, part 1 Jessie Benton, daughter of Senator Thomas Hart Benton, grew up in Virginia, Missouri, and Washington D. C. At the age of 15 she meets and falls in love with John Charles Fremont. Her parents extract a promise from the young couple to wait one year before marrying. fremont • john • charles • jessie • benton
Benton County Oregon Summer Events and Festivals Benton County Oregon offers visitors a variety of summertime events in the Willamette Valley, such as the Philomath Frolic & Rodeo or the Corvallis Fall Festival. benton county fair • corvallis fall festival • philomath rodeo • oregon summertime events • benton county fairgrounds
The 1720 Daniel Benton Homestead No one has lived in the colonial home for decades, but reports indicate that someone or something may still be there. daniel benton homestead • revolutionary war • paranormal experiences • tolland connecticut • tolland historical society
Old Fort Benton The building of the original Fort Benton by the newly reconstructed Missouri Fur Company under the direction of Joshua Pilcher was due to Mexico’s 1821 independence from Spain as well as the continued interest in trapping in the Mexican mountains. The aim of the fort’s owners was to establish trade with the Blackfeet Indians. fort benton • montana • missouri fur company • joshua pilcher • manuel lisa
Niloak Pottery An attractive swirled pattern in the clay characterizes the unusual Niloak pottery known as Missionware. niloak • kaolin • missionware • arts and crafts movement • pottery
Personal Affairs - BBC3 Three cheers for Gabbie Asher's new series - Secs in the City but so much more. personal affairs bbc3 • mark benton • darren boyd • olivia grant • gabbie asher
Artisanal Hickory Smoked Ham Hickory smoked ham brings old foodways to new foodies; and Americana to your holiday table. Benton's uses salt, sugar, smoke and time to preserve ham and traditions. smoked ham • hickory • holiday meal • bacon • prosciutto
Jessie and Her Pathfinder, part 3 Fremont is elected senator from California. The Fremonts lose money on their ranch and a railroad investment. Jessie gives birth to two more children, and one son and daughter die. Fremont is a presidential candidate for the Republican Party. The Civil War begins. fremont • john • charles • jessie • benton
Dr Kay Scarpetta - Thriller Character Dr Kay Scarpetta, Patricia Cornwell's fictional Chief Medical Examiner is a thriller character has made forensic science popular and sold millions of books. dr kay scarpetta • chief medical examiner • thriller • patricia cornwell • forensic science technology examiner expert
Jessie and Her Pathfinder, part 2 Jessie Fremont spends Christmas at home alone with her and John’s baby daughter, Lily. Fremont makes another exploration. Jessie has a second child, a son who does not live long. Fremont is dubbed The Pathfinder. Gold is discovered in California and Jessie and Lily travel west. fremont • john • charles • jessie • benton
The Building of the Appalachian Trail The Appalachian Trail is a mountain path that exists because of the efforts of two very men who agreed on the need for such a path, but were very different otherwise. appalachian trail • myron avery • benton mckaye • maine • mt. katahdin
The Santa Fe Trail (Part 1) The Santa Fe Trail was a major road of commerce between Santa Fe, New Mexico, and "the rest of the world," which ended in Missouri. William Becknell is usually credited with giving birth to the Santa Fe Trail. santa fe trail • santa fe • new mexico • cimarron • mary dodson donoho
You Know You're a Redneck Gardener When... You Know You're a Redneck Gardener When... redneck gardener • white trash • shortcuts • tips • books
Recommended Paleontology Books 2003 Here are some books that will make great gifts for the budding young paleontologist in your life. paleontology • geology • book • books • paleontologist
Nantucket Film Festival Grows The Nantucket Film Festival offers film lovers an intimate island setting and the opportunity to experience the stories and styles of today's top screenwriters. nantucket film festival • screenwriting festivals • jill burkhart • mystelle brabbee • suzanne and bob wright screenwriter’s tribute awar
Recommended Paleontology Books 2004 With the holidays approaching, here are some recommended books about paleontology that will be great for all ages. paleontology • books
Art Deco City Milan Italy Travellers to Milan or Milano Italy can feast on the 'Art Deco' architectural delights including Cà Brutta by Giovanni Muzio and Palazzo Montecatini by Gio Ponti. art deco in milan italy • cà brutta by giovanni muzio • palazzo montecatini by gio ponti • art deco architecture around stazione centrale • novecento group italian architects
Christmas Gifts for Gourmets Gourmet Christams Gifts for cooks, wine lovers, gourmands. Feast on everything from lobsters, to ham, to chocolate. gourmet christmas gifts • chocolate • wine • wine school • invino veritas
Cornwell's Book of the Dead Patricia Cornwell--and Dr. Scarpetta--are back! After a couple of very forgettable outings, they return (almost) to their top form. book of the dead • mystery novels set in rome • kay scarpetta novels • patricia cornwell novels • 2007 bestselling mystery novels
Deicide on Till Death Do Us Part Deicide drummer and main songwriter Steve Asheim talks about the death metal band's new album Till Death Do Us Part and considers whether it's Deicide's most brutal yet deicide on till death do us part • interview with deicide drummer steve asheim • new deicide album • death metal band's new album • deicide drummer and main songwriter steve asheim
Review - 24: Redemption 24 returns to primetime TV in January. In this prequel, first female U.S. president is inaugurated 24 • 24:redemption • jack bauer • kiefer sutherland • robert carlyle
Artist Grant Wood Best known for his classic 1930 painting American Gothic, Grant Wood championed the artistic power of scenes from America's heartland. grant wood • american gothic • american painters • thomas hart benton • john steuart curry
Early Established Forts In the 1820s, the race was on to establish fur-trading locations in the western reaches. As a result, Forts Cedar, Vanderburgh, Kiowa, and Benton were established. During this time, and a little earlier in other locations, Forts Bellefontaine, Clark, Kaskasia, and Osage were established. fort • atkinson • bellefontaine • cedar • recovery
Edward F. Beale, Sailor, Adventurer, Explorer (Part 2) Edward F. Beale is not one of those old west characters who is well-known. Yet he should be. For one, he was the one that carried the news of the California gold strike to Washington D.C. This and many other daring and courageous feats were credited to him as America tamed the west. edward f. beale • california • camp verde • camels • u.s.s. congress
Elements of Design: Artist Example This article lists artists whose work can be used in teaching specific Elements of Design. art idea • art paintings • elements of design • vincent van gogh • piet mondrian
Explore Corvallis Oregon Landmarks Corvallis Oregon, home of the Oregon State University Beavers, is located in the Willamette Valley, characterized by amazing sites, sounds and unique beauty. corvallis oregon • oregon state university • willamette river • siuslaw national forest • davinci days
Hiking Trips in Western Oregon From the coast to the Cascades, Oregon's beautiful venues intrigue hikers and walkers with spectacular views of towering trees, dense forests, and snow-capped mountains. hiking trails oregon • bald hill corvallis • dog-friendly hikes • friends of opal creek • suggested hikes
Historian Theodore Roosevelt There were many sides to Theodore Roosevelt, one of them was the historian. In that role, through his research and writings, he made a great impact. theodore roosevelt • historian • the naval war of 1812 • the winning of the west • twenty-sixth president
Jackson-Frazier Wetland Park Area Located in Corvallis, the Jackson-Frazier Wetland is home to 70 bird species and over 300 flowering plants, a jewel located in an urban area of the Willamette Valley. jackson-frazier wetland boardwalk • oregon native species • urban wetland • wildlife habitat oregon • willamette valley bird watching
Kathy W. at the Saddle West Casino Kathy Westmoreland charms the audiences at two sold out performances at a casino just outside of Vegas on January 29, 2005. kathyw • kathy westmoreland • jack reeves • matt reeves • sing
Outstanding Performers and Songs in 1963 Pop Music Music artists who made an impact on popular music in 1963. top artists of 1963 • hits of 1963 • chart positions • johnny mathis • the miracles
The First Transcontinental Railroad (Part 1) This is part 1 of the story about the first transcontinental railroad. Many obstacles stood in the way of its completion, but it was finally finished May 10, 1869. Read about the engineers, workers, and financiers of the railroad. transcontinental railroad • union pacific • central pacific • the big four • charles crocker
ANDREW JACKSON AND THE EATON AFFAIR: A NATIONAL SOAP OPERA A social dispute over one woman's virtue brought down the entire government. Never mind Clinton and company, this was a real scandal. andrew jackson • martin van buren • peggy eaton • john eaton • timberlake
Art Deco City Stockholm Sweden Fine Art Deco Buildings can be overlooked on a whistle-stop tour of Sweden. Visitors to Sweden should view the City Hall in Stockholm on an Art Deco architectural tour. stockholm city hall sweden • art deco sightseeing in sweden • scandinavian art deco building • art deco tours • nobel prize at the city hall
Dinosaur Days 2 Triceratops, or "three-horned face," was an enormous herbivore that lived during the late Cretaceous Period, and died out 65 million years ago. triceratops • dinosaur • horned • cretaceous • tyrannosaurus
Due South: One Cup American, Two Cups Canadian? (pt. 1) One "Due South" or two? Follow the history of this Canadian series that began as a joint venture with the US. What went wrong? What prompted two Canadian and three American cancellations? due south • mounties • canadians • americans
Recommended Paleontology Books Need some help finding the right gift for that paleontology enthusiast? Here are some of my favorite books about dinosaurs and paleontology. palaeontology • dinosaur • extinct animals • fossils • books
Tales From The Pit #5 Review Review of Tales From The Pit #5, a video magazine. tales from the pit • review • jerry allen • thrash • bay area
Edward F. Beale, Sailor, Adventurer, Explorer (Part 1) Edward F. Beale is not one of those old west characters who is well-known. Yet he should be. For one, he was the one that carried the news of the California gold strike to Washington D.C. This and many other daring and courageous feats were credited to him as America tamed the west. edward f. beale • california • san francisco • gold rush • camels
Shootout at Kennewick 6 Kid Barker is captured and charged with murder, but escapes jail several months later. shootout at kennewick • washington • jail breaks • western outlaws • prosser
Jackson Pollock Article on American abstract artist Jackson Pollock. jackson pollock jackson pollock was born on ja • 1912 in cody • wyoming. his family moved right after his birth t • california and subsequently moved to phoenix • arizona and riverside
Inner City Mission Retreat A brief overview of WELS Inner City Ministry Retreat. lutheran • inner • city • retreat • multi
Pick Blueberries in Sawyer, Michigan Michigan's mild climate provides an ideal location for blueberries to flourish during late July and August. Go for fresh air, fresh fruit, and one unique summer outing. pick blueberries at the blueberry patch in sawyer • u-pick or we-pick blueberries in sawyer michigan • picking blueberries in sawyer michigan in july and • family-friendly blueberry picking in sawyer michig • farm fresh blueberries at the blueberry patch in s
Review of Van Morrison's "Too Long in Exile" 48 years old when he wrote this album, is Van Morrison now getting a little old for the music business? van morrison • too long in exile
Sam Colt’s Exploding Raft Sam Colt's exploding 4th of July raft becomes a disaster. His father packs him off to school but it seems Sam is still not through exploding things. samuel colt • guns • firearms • gunpowder • galvanic battery
The Legend of Brents Road and Other Ghost Stories Brents Road is only one of the many haunted places in the state of Mississippi. ghost • ghosts • ghost story • ghost stories • mississippi
The Zero Decibel Project A new initiative to end the practice of music as a means of torture has been welcomed by musicians and human rights action groups. zero decibel • music as torture • us military using music as torture • metallica • music
Yakima Wineries and Vineyards Take a trip to Yakima Washington, a city that boasts its 300 days of warm sunshine, with a bounty of fruits. Taste a variety of red wines, made from sun-ripened grapes. yakima wineries • yakima valley wine • wine tasting washington • gateway to wine country • washington premier wine region |
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