California Collection - Braille Institute of America

The Big Sleep CBB-0176
by Raymond Chandler
Here is a terrifically rapid thriller with unbelievable yet real characters
and plenty of logical deductions leading to an unusual and super
powerful conclusion. The scene is Los Angeles in the 1930s. 1971.
Bill Nye's Western Humor CBB-0477
by T. W. Larson
The cream of Nye's many creations from his Wyoming newspaper
years (1879 to 1883) and from six of his books give insight into the
color, politics, agriculture and human nature of the times. 1968.
Bill Pickett, Bulldogger: The Biography of a Black Cowboy
CBB-0215
by Bailey C. Hanes
Black cowboy and rodeo hero Bill Pickett grew up in Texas in the
1880's, the child of former slaves, to become nationally famous as the
star of the 101 Ranch Wild West Show. 1977.
Billy the Kid CBB-1912
by John Hamilton
Covers the life story of Billy the Kid, the outlaw of the Old West, from
his childhood and participation in the Lincoln County Range War to his
death at the hands of Pat Garrett. For grades 3-6. 1996.
Bing Crosby: The Illustrated Biography CBB-1872
by Michael Freedland
Bing Crosby is remembered for his mellow singing voice and
naturalness in front of the camera. The biography reveals that there are
many more layers to this All-American hero. 1998.
A Bird in the Hand and a Bear in the Bush: A Halfway House for
Wildlife CBB-0173
by Judy Hughes
This is the true and touching story of a family involved in a halfway
house for orphaned, abandoned or injured animals which are sheltered,
given medical aid and retrained for independence in the wild. 1976.
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