Frank tortorich (12 resultados)

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. John A. Thompson was born Norway in 1827. His family emigrated to the U.S. just ten years later and by 1851 John was a young man, ready to try his luck in the gold fields of California. While he undoubtedly brought enthusiasm and determination with him to his new home, he also brought with him something the people of that region had never seen before: skis Unfamiliar with the long thin strips of wood he strapped to his feet, people called them snow-shoes and Thompson acquired a nickname. Of the many interests he pursued in the years that followed-as a farmer, rancher, guide, trader, Indian agent and politician-the thing Thompson is remembered most for was his service as a dependable mail carrier, who made record time traversing the Sierra Nevada on those snow-shoes, carrying the winter mail and keeping the lines of communication open for those who lived in the region. This is his story. Frank Tortorich captures the fortitude and stamina of this legendary Norwegian American whose strength and perseverance serve as a role model for today's youth.Snowshoe and the historic town of Genoa are grateful -Sue Knight, Friends of Snowshoe Thompson The author's knowledge and understanding of the Sierra emigration era serves as a background for what he has been able to express in this book. Tusen takk -Nina MacLeod Caveat Lector (let the reader beware). Frank Tortorich's gripping account of the legendary life, legacy, and accomplishments of John Snowshoe Thompson is most captivating, and his excitement, enthusiasm, and interest in California pioneers and Gold Rush history are contagious. Ken Johnston, author of Legendary Truths, Peter Lassen and His Gold Rush Trail in Fact and Fable.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. John A. Thompson was born Norway in 1827. His family emigrated to the U.S. just ten years later and by 1851 John was a young man, ready to try his luck in the gold fields of California. While he undoubtedly brought enthusiasm and determination with him to his new home, he also brought with him something the people of that region had never seen before: skis Unfamiliar with the long thin strips of wood he strapped to his feet, people called them snow-shoes and Thompson acquired a nickname. Of the many interests he pursued in the years that followed-as a farmer, rancher, guide, trader, Indian agent and politician-the thing Thompson is remembered most for was his service as a dependable mail carrier, who made record time traversing the Sierra Nevada on those snow-shoes, carrying the winter mail and keeping the lines of communication open for those who lived in the region. This is his story. Frank Tortorich captures the fortitude and stamina of this legendary Norwegian American whose strength and perseverance serve as a role model for today's youth.Snowshoe and the historic town of Genoa are grateful -Sue Knight, Friends of Snowshoe Thompson The author's knowledge and understanding of the Sierra emigration era serves as a background for what he has been able to express in this book. Tusen takk -Nina MacLeod Caveat Lector (let the reader beware). Frank Tortorich's gripping account of the legendary life, legacy, and accomplishments of John Snowshoe Thompson is most captivating, and his excitement, enthusiasm, and interest in California pioneers and Gold Rush history are contagious. Ken Johnston, author of Legendary Truths, Peter Lassen and His Gold Rush Trail in Fact and Fable.…

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Trade Paperback. Condición: As New. Previous owner first name on cover but still a clean, tight copy. . This book covers the 16 mile segment of the Carson River trail that was left out of Tortorich's first book on the same Emigrant route into California. Includes fold out topo map in pocket inside back cover.GPS points included.…

paperback. Condición: As New. Paperback--no flaws.

paperback. Condición: LikeNew. Used Like New, no missing pages, no damage to binding, may have a remainder mark.

Soft cover. Condición: As New. Covers section from Woodfords to Mormon Emigrant Trail road by way of Highway 88. Clean, new copy. Inscribed and signed by author on title page. Signed by Author(s).

Trade Paperback. Condición: Very Good - Cash. Minor rubbing and edge wear to cover, with light reader wear to pages. Still great condition. Stock photos may not look exactly like the book. Signed By Author.

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good+. Edition Not Stated. Signed by Author(s).

Soft cover. Condición: New. New. No reading crease. Signed by Author(s).

Trade Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Revised. Light shelfwear on wraps but still a clean, tight copy. Signed "Frank T" on title page. This book covers the 16 mile segment of the Carson River trail that was left out of Tortorich's first book on the same Emigrant route into California. Includes fold out topo map in pocket inside back cover.GPS points included.…

paperback. Condición: As New.