This work describes the activities of a handful of American companies and about eighty American captains who were trying to run ships on China's great river during the treacherous days between the two world wars. The considerable physical dangers of the Yangtze itself were compounded by the greater human hazards imposed by constant fighting among warlords, piracy, brigandry, kidnapping, opium and munitions smuggling, corruption, seizures, and other forms of intimidation. The events recall--and surpass--anything of the Wild West in American frontier history. No American steamship company survived longer than twelve years in this environment, but Standard Oil, which was sheltered from the worst of the violence, was able to operate its ships throughout the entire period. More than a naval/military, or even economic, history, this book is also a commentary on a significant but largely unsuccessful American commercial venture overseas--one that was eventually scuttled by the actions of the Chinese and the American companies themselves. Ship buffs, maritime historians, students of the evolution of modern China, and those interested in American commercial history will find this study useful and entertaining.

The enthusiasms of the Centerbrook partners are embodied in the design work they create - not only the specific enthusiasms that are so well explained in this book, but also a belief in taking chances, in pursuing one's enthusiasms even if they lead to u

Landings taxes are compared with other forms of fisheries management. The major advantages of the landings tax are in minimizing production costs, directing effort effectively and maintaining "freedom" to compete. The major disadvantage is in management costs. Payments for the natural productivity of the resource accrue to the government instead of either the fishermen or sellers of fishing equipment. Policy makers are urged at least to consider landings taxes as a management alternative.

G. R. Grover & Son's Anthology is the 2nd. Editon of this book. The original contained thirty-nine poems of mine and my father. The 2nd. Edition contains over 100. Quite the bargain @ $9.99. Garald R. Grover was my father. To those who knew him, he was 'Perk'. During his lifetime, he raced stock cars, became a photographer and gunsmith, served in the U. S. Navy, and worked on the Grand Trunk Railroad. He passed away in 1974, so his contribution to this anthology is, unfortunately brief. My work history is even more varied. I have worked as a busboy, driven a semi, owned and operated a restaurant, and worked as a machine operator, security officer, office worker, and furniture salesman. These days, I driver a motorcoach. When not transporting passengers and writing, I am an avid space enthusiast and advocate for the development of space technology and commercialization. "Write for the pleasure of writing, but share it for the pleasure of others." - Londo

Diary of H. Grover, gold escort, 1856, compiled by J. W. Payne. Includes descriptions of life on the land, goods carried and prices, horses.

'Poetry In My Shorts (Short Stories based on or inspired by poems)' is the fourth book by Lon Grover and is, in fact, a compilation of ten short stories. As the subtitle implies, Lon has written a number of poems and these ten short stories are expanded, non-rhyming versions of some of those poems. Other books by Lon Grover include: 'Email From Mars: Outbound' 'When I'm Grown Up And Older' (a Children's Book) and 'G. R. Grover & Son's Anthology'

Following the success of Poetry In My Shorts: Short Stories based on or inspired by poems (Short Stories), Lon Grover has now compiled another ten Short Stories written in the same way. Lon has many poems, each of which tells a story. By using each of these poems as outlines, he has built a second volume, Poetry In My Shorts II: Even more Short Stories based on or inspired by poems (Short Stories). Any and all of Lon's Short Stories can be found on Kindle, but here is your opportunity to find ten at a time, in print. Other books by Lon Grover include: Email From Mars: Outbound (Science Fiction), G. R. Grover & Son's Anthology (Poetry), When I'm Grown Up And Older (Children's Book), and Email From Mars: Under Martian Law (Science Fiction).

From the perspective of two generations, G. R. Grover & Son's Anthology is a collection of poems spanning more than seven decades. The first point of view is that of my Dad. Growing up during the depression, he experienced life as a submariner during the Second World War, worked on the railroad as a fireman and an engineer, married, and raised a family. This poetic medley is centered on these topics and expresses his observations of general human behavior, and reflects his quirky sense of humor. The second view point is that of a child growing up in the 60's (the flower-power generation), and my life experiences since that time. There was a wealth of material to draw upon during this era. With my love of the absurd, inspirations ranged from political topics, love lost and found, science fiction, space technology, reality television, and more. In this collaborative work, you will discover poems on the issues of a skunk hunter's misadventures, existence inside a ping pong ball, a millionaire hobo riding the rails, a photographer who can't shoot straight, a sailor's romantic encounter out on the town, a mischievous pet panther, an epic space odyssey, and a memorable high school reunion, just to name a few. There are nearly forty poems at this juncture, so there should be something for just about everyone to enjoy.