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  The Great American West - Volume 2

  Berry Burks Jeff Tracy

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  The Great American West is a series that was originally done on radio narrated by Jeff Tracy and Berry Burks.
   
  Jeff Tracy’s radio career started in college and is still going on to this day. Jeff has hosted seven different syndicated shows, covering, Horses, rodeo, history, BBQ and golf. Jeff appears on television as The Cowboy Cook and has appeared in movies.
   
  Berry has one of the most iconic voices in radio with a career of over 35 years. From Texas and Oklahoma, over to Indiana then to the West coast Berry is one of the best story tellers in the business.
   
  The voice of Dallas McKennon is featured in this series. Dallas played Cincinnatus on the Daniel Boone show with Fess Parker. Dallas also voiced hundreds of characters for Walt Disney and acted in dozens of movies and TV shows.
   
  In each episode of The Great American West, we explore the facts, myths and the fiction about significant events or historical figures in our western heritage. You’ll hear stories about Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson, Jesse James, Bell Star, Annie Oakley and many others. The stories were written by a group of ex-Hollywood writers and American West history experts. The Great American West stories were written only with facts and no theory. These stories were crafted prior to the advent of the internet, meaning they had to read books, periodicals and transcripts. The idea was to let the listener make up their own minds.
   
  Our fine cadre of writers was headed by our lead writer, Patty Sprigg, who wrote for NBC television, The Daniel Boone and Disney shows among others. Nancy Bacon who wrote for NBC and David Nivens Four Star Productions. Rounding out our stable of writers was Ted Bryant, news anchor, political analyst and historical scholar.
   
  We hope you enjoy listening to The Great American West as we really enjoyed voicing these shows.

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  Fiction Writing 101 - Unlocking...

  Cole Neufeldt

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  Fiction Writing 101: Unlocking Your Creative Potential as a StorytellerEmbark on a transformative journey into the realm of storytelling with "Fiction Writing 101: Unlocking Your Creative Potential as a Storyteller." This captivating audiobook is your gateway to the world of fiction writing, designed to inspire and empower aspiring authors to unleash their unique voices and storytelling prowess.From crafting vibrant characters to weaving intricate plots, you'll learn the art of storytelling that captivates readers and leaves them yearning for more. With clarity and depth, we delve into the foundations of successful storytelling, demystifying the elements that make fiction come alive on the page. Embrace the art of creating memorable settings, evocative descriptions, and a distinct narrative voice that sets your fiction apart.Whether you aspire to write captivating novels, gripping short stories, or engaging screenplays, this audiobook is your key to unlocking the door to your creative potential as a storyteller. Let your imagination take flight and set your stories free to inspire, entertain, and touch the hearts of readers around the world.Join us on this captivating journey of self-discovery and literary exploration as we unlock the door to the boundless possibilities that await within you as a fiction writer.

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  A Rare Recording of President...

  President Dwight D. Eisenhower

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  On January 17, 1961, President Dwight Eisenhower delivered his political farewell to the American people on national television from the Oval Office of the White House. Those who expected the military leader and hero of World War II to depart his Presidency with a nostalgic, "old soldier" speech like Gen. Douglas MacArthur's, were surprised at his strong warnings about the dangers of the "military-industrial complex." As President of the United States for two terms, Eisenhower had slowed the push for increased defense spending despite pressure to build more military equipment during the Cold War’s arms race. Nonetheless, the American military services and the defense industry had expanded a great deal in the 1950s. Eisenhower thought this growth was needed to counter the Soviet Union, but it confounded him. Though he did not say so explicitly, his standing as a military leader helped give him the credibility to stand up to the pressures of this new, powerful interest group. He eventually described it as a necessary evil. The following is a transcript of the speech: 
   
  "Good Evening My Fellow Americans: 
   
  First, I should like to express my gratitude to the radio and television networks for the opportunities they have given me over the years to bring reports and messages to our nation. My special thanks go to them for the opportunity of addressing you this evening. 
   
  Three days from now, after half a century in the service of our country, I shall lay down the responsibilities of office as, in traditional and solemn ceremony, the authority of the Presidency is vested in my successor. 
   
  This evening I come to you with a message of leave-taking and farewell, and to share a few final thoughts with you, my countrymen. 
   
  Like every other citizen, I wish the new President, and all who will labor with him, Godspeed. I pray that the coming years will be blessed with peace and prosperity for all...

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  Arameans The: The History of the...

  Editors Charles River

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  When the Late Bronze Age system of the Near East collapsed around the year 1200 BCE, the empires and kingdoms that had ruled the region for hundreds of years were replaced by new dynasties and peoples. In some cases – such as in Egypt, Assyria, and Babylon – new dynasties came to power that followed the culture and styles of previous generations. However, alongside them new ethnic groups also came to power, some of whom took advantage of the general chaos following the Bronze Age collapse to migrate to the region. Some of these new waves of migrants entered the Near East from Europe via the Mediterranean Sea and Anatolia, while others came from Arabia. They all brought with them new weapons, ideas, and plenty of new people that eventually helped establish a new, early Iron Age order in the Near East. Among these new groups that came to prominence in the early Iron Age Near East, the Arameans were arguably the most important. 
  	The Arameans entered the historical record just after the collapse of the Bronze Age, and although they were once thought to be one of the factors in the Bronze Age collapse, most scholars now see them as taking advantage of the situation more than bringing it about. Once the Arameans entered the Levant and Mesopotamia, they influenced their new homes to varying degrees, ranging from having little influence in southern Mesopotamia to being a major geopolitical player in the inland Levant. An examination of Aramean history and culture reveals that the Arameans were a people who were not so easy to define, as they had no central leadership, and they often adopted the cultural attributes of their neighbors. With that said, historians, archaeologists, and philologists have identified a definite Aramean culture that at times played a major role in the wider cultural events of the Near East.

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  African Americans and the...

  James M Paradis

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  The Sesquicentennial edition of African Americans and the Gettysburg Campaign updates the original 2006 edition, as James M. Paradis introduces readers to the African-American role in this famous Civil War battle. In addition to documenting their contribution to the war effort, it explores the members of the black community in and around the town of Gettysburg and the Underground Railroad activity in the area.

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  Aachen - The US Army's Battle...

  Robert W Baumer

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  “Outstanding. . . . details all of the horrific . . . 1944 battle fought by GIs to capture the first major German city in World War II's European Theater.” —Jerry D. Morelock, Armchair General magazine   By September 1944, the Allied advance across France and Belgium had turned into attrition along the German frontier. Standing between the Allies and the Third Reich's industrial heartland was the city of Aachen, once the ancient seat of Charlemagne's empire and now firmly entrenched within Germany's Siegfried Line fortifications. The city was on the verge of capitulating until Hitler forbade surrender. ·       Dramatic story of the American battle for Aachen, the first city on German soil to fall to the Allies in World War II. ·       Chronicles the six weeks of hard combat for the city, culminating in eight days of fighting in the streets ·       Details the involvement of some of the U.S. Army's finest units, including the 1st Infantry Division (“Big Red One”), the 30th Infantry Division (“Roosevelt’s SS”), and the 2nd Armored Division (“Hell on Wheels”)  

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