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The Life and Adventures <strong>of</strong> a Canadian Pioneer CBB-0558<br />

by John Lawson Haight<br />

The family history and genealogy <strong>of</strong> the Haight family is traced from<br />

the European background in Germany, Holland and England, to<br />

Canada in 1628, and then to the United States.<br />

The Life and Adventures <strong>of</strong> Joaquin Murieta, the Celebrated <strong>California</strong><br />

Bandit CBB-0164<br />

by John Rollin Ridge (Yellow Bird)<br />

The story <strong>of</strong> <strong>California</strong>'s favorite bandit first saw print a century ago. It<br />

is filled with bank robberies, kidnappings, cattle and horse stealing for<br />

a rousing and bizarre biography. 1955.<br />

Life and Death <strong>of</strong> Crazy Horse CBB-1561<br />

by Russell Freedman<br />

Covers the life <strong>of</strong> Crazy Horse who rose to fame as the greatest <strong>of</strong> all<br />

Teton Sioux warriors. He won many victories but his crowning<br />

achievement was leading his warriors against General Custer and his<br />

Seventh Calvary in the Battle <strong>of</strong> the Little Bighorn. Treachery and<br />

deceit finally led to Crazy Horse's violent death at Camp Robinson.<br />

This book captures the courage and idealism <strong>of</strong> an uncompromising<br />

warrior who fought and died for his beliefs. For junior and senior high<br />

readers. 1996.<br />

The Life and Teaching <strong>of</strong> Lucius Anaeus Seneca CBB-0631<br />

by George G. Strem<br />

The life <strong>of</strong> the Roman philosopher Seneca nineteen centuries ago has<br />

great relevance in the uncanny resemblance between circumstances <strong>of</strong><br />

his time and ours. 1981.<br />

The Life and Thought <strong>of</strong> Josiah Royce CBB-0672<br />

by John Clendenning<br />

The philosopher's biography draws connections between Royce's<br />

opinions and the 19th and early 20th centuries, as well as vivid<br />

accounts <strong>of</strong> his relationships with his mother, wife and best friend.<br />

1985.<br />

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