By the summer of 1864, richmond, virginia, was a city under siege. Hooge crater cemetery is a commonwealth war graves commission burial ground for the dead of the first world war located in the ypres salient in belgium on the western front. Hooge is a small village on the bellewaerde ridge, about 4 kilometres east of ypres in the flemish province of westvlaanderen in belgium. Blue lake crater volcano, oregon canada and usa mainland. The history focuses on the nh area but its stories spread all over the northeast colonies. The chateau which formerly hosted both sir john french and sir douglas haig was destroyed in a german attack which began on 31 october 1914. Tourists are attracted by the world war i battlefields as well as bellewaerde, the. Crater lake was the sixth national park to be established in the united states and became known as one of the jewels of the national park system. Battle for wizard island by steve westover ethan is being taken to spend a week with uncle bart at crater lake national park. History records the event as the battle of the crater. This is housed in what was a chapel, built just after the great war in 1920.
Lee, and the union army of the potomac, commanded by maj. New hampshire historical society, 1989 originally published in historical n. A crater is a bowlshaped depression, or hollowedout area, produced by the impact of a meteorite, volcanic activity, or an explosion. The following 71 pages are in this category, out of 71 total. This ancient impact scar has a diameter of about 150. Gale crater forms a large natural repository for a lot of martian geologic history. History history index history az new hampshire history united states new hampshire travel new hampshire vermont connecticut rhode island massachusetts new england genealogy new hampshire genealogy civil war new. Hooge crater museum in ypres, simply the best private museum in flanders fields. Craters produced by the collision of a meteorite with the earth or another planet or moon are called impact craters. News, analysis and comment from the financial times, the world. How the crater was formed the pronounced seaward summit, deeply eroded ridges, and ovoidshaped crater are evidence of leahis very dynamic geological history.
We offer a varied exhibition program that links book and media history with current social issues. The economy of hooge is dominated by tourism and agriculture. While in the orchards, flushed with mays warm light, the bridelike fruittrees dwell, attired in white. Car chase at crater lake ended like a scene in a tom clancy novel a german man, running from the law in a stolen volvo full of guns and fake ids, apparently dropped the hand grenade he was preparing to throw at the pursuing officer and was unable to retrieve it in time. This site site map new hampshire state library services for the public. History of the seal and flag of the state of new hampshire.
Meade under the direct supervision of the generalinchief, lt. The lake partly fills a nearly 2,148foot 655meter deep caldera. Crater crater trueblood was born in armstrong city, luna, in 2112. The highspeed impact of a large meteorite compresses, or forces downward, a wide area of rock. I am really looking for a photograph of the two most western house of hooge, trench reference g. The volcanic crater was formed by the collapse of the volcano, mount mazama, about 7,500 years ago. The craters of the moon natural history association provides financial assistance to the national park service for educational, interpretive, scientific and cultural activities offered to the public at craters of the moon and hagerman fossil beds national monuments. Hooge and the nearby locations of bellewaerde and zillebeke were merged into ypres in 1976.
To this day story of the new hampshire legislature leon anderson 1981. With the battle of the crater, new york times bestselling authors newt gingrich and william r. Published reports on crater lake national park by u. Experience spectacular autumn foliage, skiing in the white mountains, maple sugaring in the spring, and phenomenal summer weather in the lakes region. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. Crater was given to a married couple who journeyed across the moon to moontown to work as miners on the helium3 scrapes. Finding our way around the moon is never easy, particularly in the region called the southern highlands. Crater lake national park and vicinity by jeffrey p. If you dove into oregons bright blue crater lake, youd have to swim 1,943 feet to reach the bottom. The company believes that through its stewardship of the crater, both the general public and the scientific community will benefit from the educational and scientific value of this unique and fascinating natural phenomenon. The july 1864 battle of the crater marked the army of the potomacs first largescale commitment of africanamerican troops in combat. Crater lake national park is renowned for its 21squaremile crystal blue lake complete with 2,000foot tall bordering cliffs, a volcano with a violent past, and two islands colored with mythical stories. Abbotdowning and the concord coach scheiber, harry n. Fremont and others, the first authenticated visit by white men was not made until 1853.
The mysteries of crater lake national park national park. The battle of the crater was a battle of the american civil war, part of the siege of petersburg. At battle of the crater, black troops prove their courage. Recommended books related to new hampshire history. This category contains pages that are part of the ancient history book. Books about new hampshire history of the seal and flag of the state of new hampshire hammond, otis g. Childrens books oc hats oregon caves advice from nature 10 products book marks magnets signs audio and visual 6 products bags 7 products bags oregon caves book marks 4 products books 82 products bird books childrens books childrens books oc crater lake books geology books hiking books national parks oregon books wildflower. It took place on july 30, 1864, between the confederate army of northern virginia, commanded by general robert e. Gale craters history book mars odyssey mission themis. Grants powerful army of the potomac tightened its grip on the confederate capital, general robert e. They are short, but they provide good photos and general information on the park itself. His mom, dad, and little sister jordan are going to spend the day hiking before they leave ethan.
Appears in 201 books from 18542007 more page 164 the splendor falls on castle walls and snowy summits old in story. The battle of the crater by jeff kinard, 1998 online. Although officially founded on may 22, 1902, the magical history of this park stretches as far back as the eruption of mount mazama. The books in this list were either published by the lpi, or they are outofprint books that are still considered to be valuable resources to the planetary science. This is the crater lake national park edition of the common the story behind the scenery series. For faster results, type a keyword or surname in the search window which can be found at the top of this page or under menu on mob. Car chase at crater lake ended like a scene in a tom. Apr 24, 2014 at battle of the crater, black troops prove their courage scene of the explosion, saturday, july 30th.
The knowledge from studying and understanding the cultural history and origins of crater lake is crucial to keeping the tradition of crater lakes unique past alive for appreciation. This list of the best history books includes bestsellers, pulizter prize winners and editors picks from distinguished historians and biographers. Religious persecution in ma forcing people north in search of freedom, relations with the indians after they were nearly wiped out by diseases, and of course the exploration of the white mountains by darby field and others. Schaffer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
At battle of the crater, black troops prove their courage scene of the explosion, saturday, july 30th. The communication trench old bond street was filled in and is now the track to the side of hooge crater cemetery. The bestknown crater, blue lake crater contains a blue lake 800m x 300m and is probably the youngest. The story of the creation of the new hampshire historical societys 1911 landmark headquarters building and of its benefactor edward tuck. Just across the road from the cemetery is hooge crater museum. Nhewlink talking books plus for librarians for state government talking books. Full scale reconstructions of war scenes, an extended collection of weapons, war equipment and photos make this museum to a true mustsee. The long light shakes across the lakes, and the wild cataract leaps in glory, blow, bugle, blow, set the wild echoes flying, blow, bugle.
Hooge crater cemetery is named after a mine crater blown nearby in 1915 since filled in, see below and located near the centre of hooge, opposite the hooge crater museum founded in 1994 and separated from it by the. These books are very commonly found in the visitor centers and gift shops of the parks. His previous books include a history of the world in 100 objects, shakespeares restless world and germany. But yonder loom the mountains old and grand, that off, along dim distance, reach afar, and high and vast against the sunset stand a dreamy range, long and irregular a caravan that. This book, detailing the onset of brutal trench warfare at petersburg, virginia, digs deeply into the military and political background of the battle. This comprehensive handbook is your guide to a destination for all seasons. The crater is a caldera which was formed more than 6,000 years ago when the top of the 12,000foot volcano mount mazama collapsed. If a page of the book isnt showing here, please add text bookcat to the end of the page concerned. Ancient history wikibooks, open books for an open world. It is the main attraction of crater lake national park.
Vincent, as he conducts research on lava flows on the desolate south shore of the island of hawaii, and as he struggles to understand the explosion at mount st. In the course of out of the crater, we follow fisher as he descends into the steaming crater of the soufri re volcano on the island of st. Meteorite impacts on the earth during the last 30 years, there has been an immense and unexpected revolution in our picture of earth and its place. Cooper incorporated knowledge of ship construction he had acquired while working as a u. The people of the crater by andre norton public domain. These were the tasks garin must perform to fulfill the prophecy of the ancient onesand establish his own destiny in this hidden land.
Lee rushed the battered remnants of his army of northern virginia into the citys outer defenses. There are no rivers flowing into or out of the lake. The knowledge from studying and understanding the cultural history and origins of crater lake is crucial to keeping the tradition of. Crater lake has a long history, from the klamath indians to the early explorers to todays scientific studies of the lake.
New books about americas national parks the seattle times. Page 27 there the lithe willow bends with graceful mien, and sees its likeness in the depths all day. The gibbous moon on 10 september 2008 with craters identified by harry roberts. His mother died shortly after giving crater birth due to injuries received in the crash of a moonlander which also killed his father. The park service centennial has inspired a flurry of books looking at every aspect of parks and what they mean to us. A complete history details the onset of brutal trench warfare at petersburg, virginia by tracing the rival armies through the bitter conflicts of the overland campaign and culminating with the siege of petersburg and the battle intended to lift the siege. The barringer crater company has an ongoing interest in promoting scientific education about the crater and its story. Craters of the moon natural history association books. You can view a list of all subpages under the book main page not including the book main page itself, regardless of whether theyre categorized, here.
Forstchen take readers to the center of a nearly forgotten civil war confrontation, a battle that was filled with controversy and misinterpretation even before the attack began. A chain of spatter cones 6 km to the ssw and about 4 km ne of mount washington aligned with blue lake crater. A major theme park today sits on the site of hooge chateau, the then divisional headquarters of major general monro. In this richly researched and dramatic work of military history, eminent historian richard slotkin recounts one of the civil wars most pivotal events. Adams of the 1st massachusetts cavalry best summed up as a perfect success, except that it didnt succeed. New hampshire history books on regional and local history of the united states. This site site map new hampshire state library welcome the new hampshire state library is the first state library. The battle of the crater by newt gingrich goodreads. Crater formation the general term impact crater is used here to designate a hypervelocity impact crater, the structure formed by a cosmic projectile that is large enough and coherent enough to penetrate earths atmosphere with little or no deceleration and to strike the ground at virtually its original cosmic velocity 11 kms. It lies immediately west of the popular recreation area of suttle lake. The battle of the crater is one of the lesser known yet most interesting battles of the civil war.