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Colin F. Taylor

    January 1, 1937 – January 1, 2004

    Driven by a lifelong passion for France—its language, culture, and history—this author discovered the Lauragais region twenty years ago and has since explored it extensively by various means. Realizing a scarcity of English-language works on the area's past, the author set out to illuminate its rich history. Drawing upon deep personal knowledge and the invaluable help of long-rooted local friends, the narrative brings to life a land that was once a magnet for the powerful and the ambitious.

    The Messengers of Death
    Dynamic Soaring Dissected
    The Life of a Scilly Sergeant
    Native American Weapons
    Australia by Rail
    The American Indian
    • 2023

      Dynamic Soaring Dissected

      • 180 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      A description of how birds and aircraft fly, with particular reference to the dynamic soaring of albatrosses and the high-speed dynamic soaring of model gliders.

      Dynamic Soaring Dissected
    • 2021

      Menu from the Midi

      • 344 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Menu from the Midi explores French gastronomy from the farmer's field to the dining room table.

      Menu from the Midi
    • 2018

      Lauragais

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      A journey through the past and present of a little-known area of south-west France. Explores the people, places and events that shaped a land once too important to ignore. A whole library has been written about the Lauragais in French, but virtually nothing in English.

      Lauragais
    • 2016

      The Life of a Scilly Sergeant

      • 294 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      3.9(56)Add rating

      Policing is like this everywhere but not everywhere is Scilly'Meet Sergeant Colin Taylor, he has been a valuable member of the police force for over 20 years, 5 of which have been spent policing the quiet' Isles of Scilly, a group of islands off the southwestern tip of the Cornish peninsula.

      The Life of a Scilly Sergeant
    • 2005

      Native American Weapons

      • 128 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      The book showcases 155 color photographs and illustrations of weapons crafted by American Indians from prehistoric times to the late nineteenth century. It highlights the evolution of these weapons, emphasizing their functionality and decorative aspects, as well as their significance in tribal gatherings and warfare. The narrative explores how these weapons were tailored to their environments, reflecting both practical use and cultural pride.

      Native American Weapons
    • 2005

      Australia by Rail

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Fully revised guide for rail travelers in Australia. Includes seventy route maps covering the whole country, city guides to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin, and Canberra and full information on the new Ghan extension from Alice Springs to Darwin.

      Australia by Rail
    • 2004

      The Messengers of Death

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      The story unfolds on the isolated Welsh island of Broadholm, where a mysterious wave of violence erupts following the bizarre behavior of the local livestock. As the situation escalates, the island's ravens launch terrifying attacks, complicating the investigation led by Detective Sergeant Rory McNair. The chilling atmosphere and the struggle to uncover the truth behind these events create a gripping narrative filled with suspense and intrigue.

      The Messengers of Death
    • 2002

      The American Indian

      • 415 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      This comprehensive volume presents a detailed look, region by region, at the history and traditions of all the tribes of native North America. It's a stunning value for such a thorough survey of Native American lives and experiences, with sections on the development, technology, manufacture, and use of weapons and tools, plus fascinating insight into the arts and crafts, dwellings, recreation, transport, religion, cultivation, hunting practices, and trade goods of each American Indian culture.

      The American Indian