California Collection - Braille Institute of America

Ghost Towns: Old America CBB-1017
by Lynn Stone
Examines the ghost towns scatters across America. Discussing their
decline and current status. For grades 4-7. 1993.
Ghost Towns and Mining Camps of California: A History and Guide
CBB-0833 / CBB-1265 / BRB-11233
by Remi Nadeau
Many of the towns in this book are not ghostly, but are thriving
localities included here because they are essential to the story and have
their own atmosphere. Many of the ghost towns have in the past been
prey to vandals and looters. Today, a more conservation-minded public
tends to appreciate the charmed ruins and leaves them intact for others.
1992.
The Ghostly Bell Ringer CBB-1092
edited by Highlights for Children
Fourteen of the most popular mystery stories from the pages of
Highlights for Children. For junior and senior high readers. 1992.
The Giant Joshua BRB-08730
by Maurine Whipple
The time is the 1860's and the scene is the Dixie Mission in the Utah
Desert where a band of Mormons fight drought and flood, famine and
hostile Indians. 1941.
The Giant Killers: The Story of the Danish Resistance Movement
CBB-0195
by John Oram Thomas
The highly organized resistance in Denmark during World War II
dumbfounded the Germans. Here is a story of adventure, tragedy, and
sometimes comedy. The Danes defeated their enemy as much with
laughter as with guns. 1976.
Gideon's Vote BRB-08298
by J. J. Marric
Commander Gideon of New Scotland Yard deals with problems
presented by an impending election and the activities of a pacifist
group. 1964.
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