Burton MacDonald's book is "A MUST HAVE" for all thoe interested in learning how archaeology has determined when the Primary History (Genesis- 2 Kings) was composed. MacDonald has first-hand experience in surveys of Transjordan, and is a trained archaeologist, as well as a biblical scholar. His conclusions from his knowledge of Transjordan, is that the Pentateuchal narratives were set in an Iron II world that the narrator's audience could relate to (Late Iron II, ca. 640-560 BCE). MacDonald surmises that ONLY in this era are MOST of the cities, towns and hamlets mentioned in the Exodus narratives in existence. They don't exist for Late Bronze Age or Iron I, it is ONLY Late Iron II ! MacDonald's observations about the archaeological evidence from Transjordan are remarkably like Israel Finkelstein's observations from his surveys in Israel/Canaan. That is, Finkelstein also finds that the Primary History (Genesis-2 Kings) was composed no earlier than the Late Iron II period for the same reasons- that is, NO OTHER PERIOD has MOST of the towns cities and hamlets in existence ! If I had to reccomend the two most important books for readers to possess who seek to learn how archaeology has determined when the Primary History was composed, it would be Burton MacDonald's above book, and Israel Finkelstein's _The Bible Unearthed_ ...Both of these books rank 5 stars with me. ...
All the best, Walter R. Mattfeld

Made you wish you could run across this fellow in the turkey woods and just sit a spell and chew the fat.

This book is great! I think everyone should read this book! It has a story line it gives you details and it really brings all the characters to life! It made me really scared for any little girl that has to do anything similar to the story! I love the illistrations they help make the characters come to life in my imagination!

I read this book as a child and was unable to put it down until I read it through. I am now 50 years old and still rank this book as one of the most memorable from my childhood. Many of the tales are what one would consider "foolish" in the sense that the main character is a "fool". They are a good source of insight into the Norwegian folk beliefs and just plain fun to read. Some are just scary enough that small children get a thrill out of them without being truly frightened, as in the tale of the three trolls with only one eye that they share amongst themselves. A common theme is one of a plain, common or even a dull-witted person outsmarting trolls, witches, the high & mighty, etc. The stories are none of the sweet fluff that passes for children's stories these days. I highly recommend this book for all ages. I recently re-read it and thoroughly enjoyed it

If you want to know about Siberia and its history, this is really the book to go for!

You'll get a very clear picture of the Russian expantion to the East as well as the epiq stories of bold and daring people who made the first expeditions into this hostile and giant land. They were true heroes, although many of them became so much against their will and like so many other heroes, many of them never came back home.

This is not another story about the camps in Siberia. The camps are described and Bobrick does that very well, but the true value of this book is the time before World War 1. Further, it is very well written and you'll loose your nights sleep, once you get started!

Highly recommended!

East Of Tien Shan: Unforgettable Journeys Into China's Ancient Past & Present, cultural anthropologist and documentary film producer S.Z. Ahmed presents a appealing compendium of travelogues through the lands, cultures, and histories of China. The reader is treated to vivid travelogue descriptions of journeys to Shanghai, Beijing, and Lanzhou; Xinjian; Yunnan and Sichuan; Dungbie; Nei Mongol; Jehol; and the Enchanted Misty Mountains. Enthusiastically recommended reading for students of Chinese history and culture, as well as the armchair traveler seeking fascinating accounts of distant lands, East Of Tien Shan is enhanced with a chronology, index, and maps.

East Side Dreams is an inspiring story of a troubled youth, trapped in a gang environment, who beat the odds and became a success not only in business, but in life. It is a similar situation millions of our youth face today because of the growing gang population and kids wanting to be needed. Prisons and cemetaries today are filled with our youth because they made the wrong decision, all for the sake of wanting to belong. East Side Dreams should be mandatory reading in all schools for kids of an impressionable age. It teaches that no matter how bad the situation, (Art Rodriguez went to prison as a teenager for murder), you can still beat the odds. It teaches that with courage, perseverance and hard work, you can be whatever you want to be and do whatever you want to do. Art Rodriguez shows us that it doesn't matter what you did in the past, it's what you do today and in the future that really counts. Congratulations Mr. Rodriguez, and thank you.

We three fifth graders read a book called East Side Story, written by Bonnie Bader. This story is about an 11 year old girl who is named Rachel Boganovich. Rachel Boganovich was a Russian immigrant who came to New York in 1912. Rachel liked to read books but Rachel's father said she didn't need anymore education. Rachel used to go to school and really liked it. But Rachel didn't just stay home. Rachel had to work in a Triangle Shirt Waist Factory. The supervisors were very strict and harsh. Rachel never liked the factory. "WHY"?. Because the place was alway's hot, filthy, dark, and in bad conditions. Wonder if by this paragraph, we thought this book was boring?

Well, we all looked at the cover of the book and thought it would be very boring. But when we finished the book, we found it very entertaining. I found this book very entertaning because I never thought the Lower East Side would be so crowded. (I.S) My opinion about this book is that it is interesting like when Rachel hid in the box so the inspectors couldn't see her in the factory. I also like the protest. (F.T) My opinion about this book is that when Rachel got into fights, to me that was very interesting. (J.R) Another reason we liked this story is because we all live around the Lower East Side.

We recommend this book to people who like to read about history and like to read about something that is related to a biogrphy. We think the author feels serious and emotional about writing this book. This book looks difficult to write. We feel bad for Rachel having to work in a factory aged so young. Hey, do you think Rachel's dream will come ture???

Larry Michaels brings East Toledo's history alive. From Tecumseh and the War of 1812 to the late twentieth century, you see East Toledo grow from the Great Black Swamp to the booming community it is today. Hundreds of people and places that make up the area's history make this an especially good book for the genealogist as well. This is no dry recitation of facts, but an interesting and involving story that will give you a real feel for the place that is East Toledo.

I read "The Glory of their Times" when I was 10 and have never forgotten it. What a read and what a joy it was to find this new work! Ritter tells you not only where Ebbetts field or the Polo Grounds were but he tells you which outfield wall paralleled which street! Learn about Babe Ruth's New York, Lou Gehrig's New York and a whole host of other places which served to make New York the unique city that it is!