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.THE LIZARD KING WAS HERE is an in-depth study of a greatly overlooked period in the mercurial life of Jim Morrison, the late poet and lyricist-vocalist of the rock and roll band ¿The Doors¿ who died at the age of 27 in 1971. Examining Morrison¿s life from January 1959 to August 1961 - the years he resided in Alexandria, Virginia and attended George Washington High School - author Mark Opsasnick reveals a wealth of experiences that served to influence the singer¿s poetry, lyrics, and work as a performing artist with the Doors. The end result is a fresh look at a formative period in the life of one of rock and roll¿s greatest superstars. Dedicated fans of Jim Morrison will be enthralled with THE LIZARD KING WAS HERE.
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High School Years.......2007-06-26
I've read a number of Doors books and whenever they talk about his school yrs I often wondered if anyone would investigate it. This book covers Jim's High School yrs from 1959 to 61 graduation. Some of these stories make sense to a number of antics Jim has later done as a rock star. I remember reading that Jim would just leave The Doors for days & no one would know where he ventured. Jim as a 17 yr old done this as well. Plus talking to his high school friends about faking his death. No one ever remembers Jim even talking about forming a band or shown any interest in rock music. Besides influences of philosopher Nietzsche, French poet Rimbaud, British Poet/artist William Blake I liked the chapter that talks about Jim's books and favorite authors like Kafka, James Joyce, Camus, and the Beat Generation Kerouac, Burroughs, Ginsberg to name a few. They also list some the of titles w/ a brief discription. Very interesting to see where Jim got his influences.
The Most Scholarly and Erudite Book on Jim Morrison Yet!.......2007-03-13
WOW! Mark Opsasnick's new book "The Lizard King Was Here..." is by far the
most scholarly and erudite book on Jim Morrison yet! So much factual
never before released information on Jim's life and times in Alexandria,
Virginia that it boggles the reader's mind. One on one interviews with
dozens of Jim's former high school classmates and exhaustive research has
opened a whole new wonderful vista on Jim Morrison's life before he turned
his attention to the west and LA and his cofounding The Doors in 1965.
If you are a Doors fan or not this book is required reading! Puts to shame
all the other efforts by dubious authors to get to the psyche of The
REAL Jim Morrison. If you read this book you will come away knowing a lot
more about Jim than you ever thought you would. The book is packed full of
details about Jim and his Alexandria milieu that will keep you turning the
pages for more and more. This is a FUN book! Rare photos too! Add it to
your library today! This IS the real deal!! I'm on my 3rd reading!!
-Richard Castleton,VA.
An exceptional book that is not just for Doors fans.......2006-12-03
Many of Jim Morrison's influences have been well documented: the French symbolists, James Joyce, the Beat writers, and the 1960s Los Angeles scene. Still, there are gaps in understanding his terrifying genius and talented rage.
Mark Opsasnick highlights the influences of one of the most misunderstood periods in Morrison's brief life, his high school years in the once-sleepy town of Alexandria, Virginia--right outside of Washington, DC. Opsasnick documents these influences with plenty of cultural history and numerous, skillful interviews with people who knew Morrison, or perhaps knew him as well as anyone did.
Unlike some other accounts of the band, the author's scholarship and attention to historical detail are simply exceptional. He is thorough, though never pedantic. Opsasnick, a talented cultural historian, makes these languid years return, alive again in all of their strangling proventialism. Yet he does this without bowing to cheap nostalgia or contemporary cultural haughtiness. He writes like someone who is intensely interested in his topic, the times, and his town. Maybe this is why this book book is so hard to put down.
Opsanick does not try to solve the mystery of who Jim Morrison "really was". (In fact, he lets the reader ponder a delightful new enigma as an epilogue.) Instead, he describes a key developmental period of a petulant introvert, who would later reinvent himself and shock the world. And in doing so, the author wrote an immensely enjoyable book for anyone with even a casual interest in the Doors, the DC area, or the cultural hollowness of the late 1950s.
Exhaustively researched and very illuminating.......2006-11-21
First, I echo the comments from all the other 5-star reviews; they put it best.
Second, I have lived in Arlington/Alexandria since 1989 (with a short detour in the Army) and I am amazed to find that I have been to some of the same places that Jim inhabited while he was here. I never realized that I used to live just a few blocks from his high school, and used to walk through the same tunnel that was shot in his "PINMAN" movie.
More than just a story about Jim Morrison, the book is a story of DC/Northern Virginia in the 60s, and would give anyone (even a non-Doors fan) an informative cultural history of how our hometown has changed in the last 40 years. How did teens and young adults live before the Metro? What did they do for fun before they had the City Paper and the Internet to tell them what to do?
Some of the places described in the book (Harrigans Restaurant for example) sound like such treasured venues it's a shame that they're gone. I almost wish I never learned they existed, because DC lacks the lustre it once had.
If you are a Doors fan, you should buy this book. If you are a Doors fan from DC, you MUST buy this book.
'The Lizard King Was Here' by Mark Opsasnick.......2006-08-07
'The Lizard King Was Here'is a thorougly documented account of Jim Morrison's years spent at George Washington High School in Alexandria, VA.
THE AUTHOR: I was amazed how author, Mark Opsasnick, was able to locate those who interacted with Morrison and assemble a never-before-published composite of Morrison's high school years. Opsasnick interviewed sixty (60) people who attended GW High when Morrison did.
THE READ: Even though I never was a Doors music fan, I read 'The Lizard King Was Here' because I knew I'd be getting the most researched and fact-checked account of this glanced-over period of Morrison's life.
The author brings to light what Morrison was like during his formative years and fills the void created by all previous books about Morrison
We now learn how Morrison spent his time, where he visited during his bus trips into Washington DC and how he would surprise his school peers by instantly asserting his personality, thus momentarily breaking from his 'in the background, loner' mold.
Another highlight was learning about the clubs downtown (Wash DC) where Morrison actually read his poetry to a live audience.
The author lists 14 other books written on The Doors/Jim Morrison and corrects some basic information woven throughout many of the books, as these books seem to draw on a handful of original sources with mistakes, unfounded claims and exaggerations.
If you have any interest to learn what made Morrison tick, what influences helped shape his adolescent mind, this book is for you. Mr. Opsasnick seems to have it all covered. Some of the influential factors the author investigates are: childhood friends and acquaintences, literature Morrison read for pleasure, the then media, school curricula, films, art and even Virginia's social and political history.
FAVORITE PHOTO: Photo of 'Ronnie and the Offbeats' at Club Log Cabin, where Jim Morrison allegedly would frequent, sit and write poetry. The picture shows a young Danny Gatton on the band (considered by many to be one of the best guitar players...ever).
FAVORITE CHAPTER: Chapter 14. This chapter details a few nightclubs in Alexandria, VA where Jim Morrison would visit and listen to the local bands. No one knows just how directly Morrison was influenced by the mixture of music he exposed himself to).
Thanks Mr. Opsasnick...very entertaining and informative.
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A good, needed update........2007-08-24
This is a great academic book. It is a much-needed update from Bennett's "Monitor Lizards: Natural history, biology & husbandry" (1998), which has been out of print for a number of years.
Most known facets of monitor biology are described for each species in Pianka and Kings' book, with each species being addressed by a person familiar with the species. Captive issues are addressed almost solely by a European audience, which is unfortunate since there are some very successful monitor herpetoculturists in the United States who could have made the captivity dimensions of this book far more respectable.
The book's only fault worthy of mention here is that of photograph quality. You can likely find better photos via pictures of pet monitors on MySpace or Photobucket! Not only are most of the photographs of inferior composition, but the print reproduction is terrible - very hazey. The photographs seem more for being able to say "Look, we pictured each species" rather than "Look, you can use these photos to properly compare and IDENTIFY species." With these photos, your ability to do the latter is limited. Just the same, I don't feel this fault is so heavy a detractant to warrant deleting a star from its rating.
Very good book. Monitor biologists likely already have their copies. Monitor pet keepers who wish to apply common sense and integrate their species' natural ecologies into the captive regime should have this title.
A MUST own for the monitor keeper.......2006-08-15
This text includes detailed, accurate information on most types of monitor lizards. I consider it my "Monitor Bible." A must have for the enthusiast. Typically speaking the best monitor books are not around for long, so get it while you can. HIGHLY recommended!
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An old enemy gets an upgrade when a ghost possesses a bandit from feudal Japan. Back in action with a new body to abuse, Tokagero is out for revenge against Amidamaru, the samurai who killed him 600 years ago, and Yoh, the shaman who channels him. Meanwhile, a strange comet hurtles towards Earth.
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Great volume of a sorely underrated manga series.......2006-11-12
I have read all 32 volumes of the original Japanese Shaman King story, and have also followed the English translations since my brother started subscribing to the English translation of the Shonen Jump magazine. I must say that I find the English editions completely satisfactory, besides the fact that they don't have the original sound effects (fine by me). Having said that, here are some opinions on this volume of the manga.
To start off with, the art is very good. Takei's style is highly stylized and angular, with some freakish characters that may turn off a few readers. Otherwise, the crisp, sharply contrasting black-and-white artwork is original and applied with skill.
If you are jumping into the story with this volume, you may be a bit confused. I recommend starting the series from the beginning. I'll assume here that you have read everything previous or at least know the main characters:
The story in this volume begins a dramatic turning point in the story. After the resolution of the conflict between Ren and his father (I won't spoil what happens!), Yoh and his shaman friends prepare for their trip to America for the second round of the Shaman Fight.
A highlight of this volume for those of you who are reading/have read the Japanese version as well is that it contains a controversial, perplexing scene involving Yoh and Anna. While only slightly suggestive of anything, some fans speculate that it proves Anna to be the mother of Hana Asakura (Yoh's son in a short story created by Hiroyuki Takei). Otherwise, most of the time fans will tell you that the short story points directly to Tamao Tamamura as the mother. Completely interesting topic.
Then, after these preparations and the last night with friends and loved ones, the shaman depart for the U.S. You'll be happy to see the comical, brief appearance of Silva and the rest of the Patch tribe in this volume, and to become aqcuaintanced with HAO HIMSELF!
The collection of chapters closes with an ending that hungers for the next volume, and ends completely with a cute little short showing Manta Oyamada after his best friend(s) leave for America.
Overall, I recommend this book to anyone even slightly curious about Shaman King. This series, stopped short in Japan for questionable reasons, well deserved to go on. It is complex--full of lovable characters representing many cultures, packed with satisfactory action and humor, and at times, it is even a beautiful, thought-provoking story. Read the story from the beginning, and you'll be happy you did.
that was cool!.......2006-08-25
This is one of the most amazing books i have ever read! i liked the art and the story. I have read all of shaman king books but this is one of the most coolest ones. So don't hesitate to buy it whether you are a shaman king fan or not.
P.S. In this volume yoh and anna finally have a good sex!!! WOW
Aloha!!.......2004-05-03
Okay I haven't read the book yet but I've read most of the stories in it because I read shonen Jump (which awsome) I'm definatly going to buy it when it comes out. EVERYONE SHOULD READ SHAMAN KING BOOKS!!!!!!!!
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Jim Morrison was more than just the lead singer of the Doors. He was a controversial figure who emerged during the 1960s, and his enigmatic style and influence have grown steadily since his death in 1971. Known as a poet, mystic, and shaman, the "Lizard King" performed rock concerts like rituals and took the worship of Dionysus seriously, carrying the torch of Pagan ideals all the way to death. Because of his bizarre cult status, the real man has gradually disappeared behind the myth.
In The Lizard King: The Essential Jim Morrison, Morrison's biographer Jerry Hopkins reassesses Morrison's life and offers profound insights about Jim as a man, rather than the rock star he became. Through a series of interviews with rock journalists Ben Fong-Torres, John Tobler, Bob Chorush, Salli Stevenson, and others, readers will learn about an articulate, intelligent, and witty man who consciously created his own myth, then lived to regret it. Published uncut, these interviews bring sharply into focus the broken dreams and unreachable ideals of this legendary artist. Includes 80 black-and-white photos.
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Sorry - But it is a money making sham........2007-08-28
Fortunately or unfortunately I have read almost every Morrison book ever published. I respect Jerry Hopkins, but this book is so obviously published just to make money off of Morrison's name that it is somewhat embarrassing. There is nothing new in this book at all, just a bad rip off of "No one Here Gets Out Alive", which wasn't even that good to begin with.
What I found..........2004-08-14
In "The Lizard King" by Jerry hopkins was a really good book but there were some mistakes that can confuse first time readers..
Like on pg.80 it said "'Strange Days', the song that insisted that people were ugly when they're alone". But we all know that those lyrics come from the song "People are Strange" not "Strange Days". Also on pg.100 it said that the documentary the Doors made (Feast of Friends) came form the song "The End" but those lyrics come from "When the Music's Over". And, finally on pg.127 it said "In the summer and fall of 1989, Jim rented first the second and then the ground floor of a building across the street from Elektra offices". I wasn't aware that Jim was alive in 1989. But besides the mistakes I thougth that Jerry did an excellent job on the book.
The Lizard King.......2004-04-01
The Lizard King by Jerry Hopkins is a very interesting book. It is filled with wild stories of being on the road, performing at concerts, and taking part in the Los Angeles party scene. The book is well written, and really held my attention. Any person who enjoys a nostalgic trip through the groovy 60s will enjoy this book. It gives a sense of how society was affected by music and the changing times.
The Lizard King clearly depicts Jim Morrison's entire life; starting with his fairly average childhood in a military family, his wild college years, and the fast paced years with his band, The Doors. All of the events that are chronicled lead up to his untimely demise, which is still somewhat of a mystery and is widely disputed. There are several interviews at the end of the book, collected from various magazines that were popular in the late 60s, which show the intellectual side of Jim Morrison. I highly recommend this book to all fans of The Doors, or anyone that is interested in Jim Morrison- the rock star poet. This page-turner is sure to captivate anyone who reads it.
A well-researched and presented biography.......2002-08-07
What I like so much about this book is that Jerry Hopkins shows determination to present as much truth as possible by considering and reconsidering the facts that he uncovered regarding Jim's life. He does this particularly well by presenting his findings and impressions on Jim's family life, Pamela Courson and the circumstances regarding Jim's mysterious death. Hopkins manages to stay clear from idolizing and inscribing Jim with projected fantasies of who he thought Jim was, and stays close to considering the evidence that he acquired from interviews with Jim and Jim's associates, along with other discovered facts.
My overall impression of this book is that it is definitely well researched. Hopkins truly attempts to give Jim a fair representation. He obviously wants to present the facts, but not in a manner that would disparage Jim in any way. Subsequently, Hopkins manages to stay adroitly clear of purulent interest in Jim's private life while managing to be informative. This is refreshing. Hopkins does not appear to be cashing in on Jim's fame, but seems rather totally committed to presenting a well-researched biography of an extraordinary man.
enthusiastic but godawful--if only jerry could spell.......2002-04-04
jerry hopkins has the fiery enthusiasm and idol worship of a five year old really digging barney, but as far as spelling and grammar go, he leaves much to be desired. he talks excitedly about how morrison was fascinated by such existential philosophers as 'friederich nietzsche' and psychoanalyst 'sandor firinczi'. also, his objectivity seems eh, a bit skewed at times? a passage on an airlines incident involving morrison and fellow artist tom baker goes something like this: "the nincompoops and jerks who prosecuted jim were hard put to bring any real evidence against him, although jim's friend tom baker had indeed acted silly." he also lets us in on a really interesting incident involving jim in 1989! hmmm. i'm thinking the guy who published this book must also have been of the countercultural persuasion, and decided to release it for a dimebag provided by our boy jerry. this is good for those want to be well versed in hopkinspeak and the fine art of money making sensationalism, but for those who are after a real insight into the actual life of jim morrison, look elsewhere. anywhere.
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Australia is home to a rich and unique fauna, but few Australian animals are as intriguing as the monitor lizard. Their abundance and bold behavior have made them a familiar favorite with generations of Australian bush walkers, campers, and even picnickers. In an easy-to-read style,Monitors covers the fascinating natural history of these ancient animals, which includes the world's largest lizard, the Komodo dragon. This book is an update of the successful 1993 Australian Natural History Series title, Goanna. Since the publication of the first edition, many major studies have been undertaken on Australian, Asian, and African species of monitors (goannas) and much fascinating new information regarding varanid lizards has emerged. For instance, research on Varanus albigularis has revealed that they can count, while work on Varanus salvator shows that they swim in the ocean when not searching for food. These findings plus other new information in areas as diverse as taxonomy, diet, breeding behavior, and energetics have been incorporated into this text. Two new additions are a chapter on parasites of varanids and a section on foraging strategy.
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Nice!!!.......2007-05-12
This book introduice in a very simple way the biology of varanid. This study is mainly focus on australian species but biologist can do the link with others species from Asia or Africa. I recommand this book at everybody who have biological basis as student, herpetologist, teacher,...
good, but not great.......2006-07-21
focuses almost exclusively on V. rosenbergi studies and little else on other species of varanus. has some good general data on preferred temperature ranges, metabolic rates, and other data related to scientific studies of varanids but misses the mark that most people who purchase these books are herpetoculturists/hobbyists. They want to know data on all species related to diet, humidity, habitat, etc to create a functional environment for their kept species. for that, i give it 3 stars out of 5. it misses the mark for hobbyists.
Great resource on varanids.......2004-07-22
I will state right now that this book is not, IMHO, an easy read, or a particularly fluid read.
However, it is very informative, containing much information about the natural habits and ecology of varanid lizards. My main complaint is that the book seems to use V. rosenbergi as it's archetypal varanid; there are some 9 sub genera and several dozen species, and I wish that more attention had been payed to the some of the other varanids. However, this is still one of the few good monitor books that's actually in print, and is worth your read weather you're an academic herpetologist or a keeper (or for that matter if you are thinking about keeping a monitor). It provides insights that are sorely lacking in most other (in print) books, espically in regards to the thermal biology, water useage, and the diet of these lizards. It's easily worth your effort to read it.
The discussions about taxonomy are also great, and informative in regards to how gene sequencing is being used to establish relationships and derivations between species.
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Really bloody hard!.......2001-08-25
This is a cool adventure with an interesting and original storyline. But it is *so* hard - Level 5-8 playes will cop a caning unless you have 10+ players!
Ideal adventure to challenge high-level heroes.......2000-05-02
Something horrible is happening in the southern moors - many caravans have vanished entirely, and the few lost survivors tell tales of madness, cannibalistic beasts, and worse. What's going on? Well, let's just say not every vampire is human, and your players will never smirk at lizard men ever again... :) This is one of the most difficult, challenging adventures ever made. The cover says levels 5-7, but I've run this wonderful adventure MANY times with veteran players of level 7-8, and every time, my players get a terrifying workout. You won't believe this one...
The Definitive Dungeons & Dragons Adventure Module.......1996-10-16
Hired by a local noble to combat marauding brigands, adventurers find themselves combatting resurgence of a twisted and powerful empire of lizardmen with daunting powers. Parties must solve riddles, comfort madmen, "hack & slash", and be blessed with good luck to survive a severe test. Dungeon Masters can role-play nobles, dragons, brigands, lizardmen, and various other creatures. DMs will also enjoy the ease of conversion of this "generic" module into any AD&D setting. If you ever see a copy, snap it up post-haste
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Santa Fe. 1782. The colony of New Mexico teeters on the brink of extinction. Unknown enemies sabotage the desperately needed peace between the Spanish and Comanches. To whom can Governor Anza turn? Unexpectedly, aid comes from the least likely of his subjects, one as invisible as a lizard on a wall. Nando Aguilar, the half-breed son of a Spanish don and a Ute slave, finds himself recruited to be the eyes and ears for Anza's government. Caught between warring cultures, Nando soon becomes deeply embroiled in murder and intrigue.
Immerse yourself in the world of one the greatest governors of New Mexico and gallop across the lands of El Norte with the wily Nando. The King's Lizard is a fascinating and colorful journey back into time, rich in historical detail, full of treason and revenge, with enough red herrings and plot turns to dazzle the most ardent mystery fan.
Illustrated with maps after the style of the eighteenth century cartographer and explorer Don Bernardo de Miera y Pacheco, and complemented with a bibliography of sources that is a substantial must-read list for Anza's New Mexico, The Kings Lizard is both a super-charged mystery and a historically authentic visit to New Mexico's past. Students and study groups have chosen this book as a lively introduction to New Mexico in the late colonial period.
". . . a rarity among the lightweight historical novels knocking around bookstores nowadays . . . a hell of a saga."--The Santa Fe New Mexican
"Christie's plot twists are so well woven the reader keeps reading late at night . . . sure to delight the most discriminating historical devotee as well as the mystery fan."--Southwest BookViews
The King's Lizard is a fascinating and colorful journey back into time, rich in historical detail, full of treason and revenge, with enough red herrings and plot turns to dazzle the most ardent mystery fan.
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The King's Lizard.......2005-10-03
Wonderfully written imagery. Could not put the book down. I will search carefully for more books with equal stimulation to continue my new fantasy of living in early New Mexico. Cristie knows what she's writing about. Will there be another book soon? Will there be a sequel? I read this one on the train passing through the same area, hardly looked out the window, because the book describes the local climate so well. A very believable fiction.
History is a True Mystery This Time.......2005-09-03
Usually when History's a Mystery, it's because someone didn't study. That's not true in the case of Pamela Christie's THE KING'S LIZARD. This history-loving author combined thoroughly-done homework with a great sense of whodun it, to create a murder mystery in old Santa Fe that will have even the most seasoned mystery reader on the edge of his or her seat.
It's the 1770s in Santa Fe, the frontier outpost capitol of New Spain. Someone wants to undercut the governor's attempt to stop the endless warfare between Navajos, Hispanics, and Apaches. But who? The governor calls on Nando to find out. Half Spanish and half Apache, the son of a respected Spanish don, Nando slips easily between different segments of society. He knows how to appear and disappear as needed. Like a desert lizard, he can hide in cracks and corners, remembering all he hears. He can also engage people in seemingly innocent conversation that reveals much about them, and about the city's political situation.
The Franciscian priest who despises Nando for some reason might be against the governor. So might the son of one of the frontier's highest officials. He might also be involved in the illegal trade of selling captured Indian children to Spanish Haciendias as slaves. Nando's own cousin might have a hand in undercutting the peace process And what about the strange object Nando finds on the road? He has no idea what it is. Could it be the key to the entire puzzle? Pamela Christie has the knack of letting the reader pose, and think he or she has answered those questions and many others before THE KING'S LIZARD comes to a very surprising, but utterly sensible ending.
Evewn more fun, she has thoroughly researched the appearance and layout of historic Santa Fe. Anyone who is familiar with the city will recognize downtown, San Francisco Street, the central plaza, and that wonderful 400-year-old building, The Palace of the Governors. The Palace is the oldest structure in continuous use in the United States.
The King's Lizard is fun, suspenseful, well researched, and full of suprises. There's even a touch of romance. Pamela Christie's style is easy to follow but never boring. THE KING'S LIZARD is a fun read.
A historical fiction that rings true.......2004-11-29
Dive into the human world of early New Mexico that is not revealed in standard history, but can only be recreated by a novelist's enlightened imagination.
The author did her history homework, then apparently channeled this remarkable story. The imagery is crystal-clear. It's enjoyable, and gives me a greater appreciation for my favorite part of the USA.
Couldn't put it down, and now I want more........2004-10-02
I had expected to get a week out of this book but it was like a box of excellent chocolate. Once I started I couldn't stop, and I finished it that same night. How interestingly and well written! Doubly interesting if you know anything about the history of the Spanish in America. Even if you don't this book will be your personalized introduction to a little-known and fascinating world.
This history is couched as a murder(s) mystery, and in the manner of the other, more famous, Christie the denouement came right at the end as a great AHA! Nando is a perfect character for a passel of sequels. Why can't find other Pamela Christie books? Anybody know of some? Is she related to Agatha?
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Disturbing reports of highway robbery have reached the palace at Ambigawd, the county seat of Beorn. According to the tales of whimpering merchants, the south lands are being overrun by a band of vicious brigands and the east roads are cut off by incursions of strange flying reptiles.
Three weeks ago the Count of Beorn sent a squad of 30 fighting men to one of the most affected areas, near the small village of Wayfare. So far there has been no report, no message, no rider - not even a rumor of their fate. The count has called for a special group of volunteers to go to the Wayfare area, discover the fate of the first expedition, investigate reports of the brigands, and if possible put an end to the trouble. Those who answer the call can expect danger and possibly even horrendously painful death, but also great reward, for the Count will be very grateful to those who reopen the trade routes.
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- The River Where America Began: A Journey Along the James
- In the Belly of the Green Bird: The Triumph of the Martyrs in Iraq
- Best Short Stories of Jack London
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
- Driving the Pacific Coast Oregon and Washington, 6th
- Landscaping with Stone
- History: Fiction or Science
- Animal Talk: Breaking the Codes of Animal Language
- Diana: Vrai Histoire/ Diana: Her True Story
- The Forbes Book of Great Business Letters
DOORS, THE
Jim Morrison 'Ceremony'
The Jim Morrison Scrapbook
Backstage and Dangerous: The Private Rehearsal
Live at the Matrix, San Francisco, March 10, 1967
