New Releases by Alice Curtis

Embark on a thrilling journey through South America with Alice Curtis Desmond in "South American Adventures." Published in 1933, this narrative captures the spirit of exploration and discovery during a vibrant period. Follow Desmond's experiences as she navigates diverse landscapes, encounters unique cultures, and shares her personal reflections on this captivating continent. A blend of travelogue and personal memoir, this book provides a glimpse into the South America of the early 20th century, offering insights into its history, geography, and the lives of its people. "South American Adventures" is a must-read for anyone interested in travel, history, and the indomitable spirit of adventure. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Fortune cast its rosy smile on Glenn Barnes, paving the road for her into a marriage of manicured rose gardens and reverse commutes. So why was she still beset with recurring nightmares, bewildering health problems, and the fraying apron strings of an indifferent mother? "I love my mother? it's just getting past despising her that's the problem." After years of sparse contact, Glenn reluctantly returns to her small hometown for a visit. As she arrives, she discovers that the son of one of her high school friends is missing.Glenn reconnects with her old friend Doug over drinks and gossip-all those years ago, aimless trips to nowhere in Doug's shitty old "Ford Opossum." The same night, Doug's 15-year-old daughter, Joelle, attends a party where a popular 21-year-old, Aaron, tells her, "your eyes are so gray." She later finds a note in her locker asking her to meet in secret. Joelle knows there will be talk, knows what they think of her-and maybe she does do lurid things, like hang out at John Doby's. Why do they care? At least it isn't more endless tedium. Joelle is later caught at John's, a local venomous reptile hobbyist commonly surrounded by acolytes and hangers-on.Doug and a friend decide to confront John, taking Glenn along for the ride. She remembers, only after arriving back at her guest house, that she left her purse. Glenn makes the long drive back to John's, alone, deep into the backwoods where his trailer perches in the weeds behind eight feet of solid rusted fencing, and where she gets a peek through the keyhole into the dark undercurrent of her old home town and the secrets that threaten to expose a grim truth lurking quietly below the surface.In this serpentine tale of rural decay, Alice Curtis explores what "home" really means when it is constantly vanishing beneath your feet and what we are made of when met with our greatest fears.

A Yankee Girl at Fort Sumter Alice Turner Curtis

Puma D. Cat goes for a trip to the Nation's Capital as he sleeps.

Grandma lived a simple life as a wife and Mother. After losing her Mother, at age six, she was raised by her Mother's sister and her husband. Growing up in the South in the early 1900's wasn't easy but she came to believe God's word and though she had only a sixth grade, formal education, her education in God's wisdom always served her well. Through her loving expressions, God's word served her family well also. This book is a poetic compilation of some of her words, heard directly or through family members. Her Granddaughter wrote them down, took them to heart and placed them in this book for others to read, enjoy, ponder and heed. Listen to the plain speech of a Mother and Grandmother who loved all around her and conveyed the love of a gracious and wise God through these utterances. "Momma Said" is for those who remember a loving parent who did the same, for those who had not so loving parents and wish they did and for those who just want to be uplifted by words sprinkled with wisdom and love.

Easters come and go but this one was special. Come along and experience the gift of new life through a beloved pet which became a source of joy and excitement to all he encountered. Meet Chickwick and see what a special chicken he was. You will follow him from the city to the country, on the way smiling at his antics and looking to the gift of Easter that makes us free. Participate in the book and add color, scenery and your own bit of fun as you wish.

Put those clunky double-pointed needles down and learn to knit fabulous socks on your straight needles. Sharing her groundbreaking technique for straight-knit socks, Alice Curtis provides step-by-step instructions for 20 original patterns that feature a variety of yarns and an array of motifs ranging from cables to argyle. The possibilities for creative variations are endless, and each pattern can easily be adapted to any size. Get inspired and use your straight needles to knit stylish masterpieces that will keep your feet cozy and warm. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.

Set in the famous Massachusetts community of Provincetown during the Revolutionary War.

Two girls who keep their ears open and make good use of their knowledge play a part in the story of the Revolutionary War in Pennsylvania in 1778.

A biography of the Duchess of Angoulême, daughter of Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI of France, who was for ten minutes Queen of France and for her entire life a supporter of the Bourbon cause.

Teddy, a young koala bear, falls out of a tree and begins a walkabout that eventually takes him to the United States.