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John Lee Johnson has just retrieved his Texas ranch from the nefarious Purvis Brothers, with considerable help from Federal Agent Levi Brown. Unfortunately, the ex-Confederate has little time to enjoy his ranch before he feels obligated to fulfill a promise he made to a Union officer after a bloody skirmish in Lexington, Tennessee. Before he departs for Ohio, the sheriff warns him about Ridgeway Large, a self-proclaimed half-breed who kills without remorse.

Six days into his dangerous journey, John encounters a girl who leads him to the gruesome scene of her parents' brutal murders....

For more than a century after its initial publication in 1621, "The Anatomy of Melancholy" was extensively praised and almost as widely read as the Bible. A masterpiece of style and a unique compendium of insights and curious information, Burton's wide-ranging treatise on psychology and philosophy has earned a special place in English literature and continues to interest modern scholars. This new reference is the only complete and up-to-date bibliography of primary and secondary material devoted to Burton and his most famous work.

Following a brief biography of Burton and an...

With help from his attorney, former Brigadier General Frank McGrew has somehow managed to walk away from countless charges that include extortion, murder, and brutality of Confederate prisoners. Now, he is determined to murder every man who has been involved in his downfall. As he scrawls out a list of his intended targets that include his ever-present nemesis Levi Brown, McGrew's eyes focus on the first name: John Lee Johnson. With a gang of hellions already assembled, McGrew is ready to seek justice.

As McGrew begins his killing spree, the government discovers he has plans to...

As America's fifth largest city and fourth largest metropolitan region, Philadelphia is tied to its surrounding counties and suburban neighborhoods. It is this vital relationship, suggests Steven Conn, that will make or break greater Philadelphia.

The Philadelphia region has witnessed virtually every major political, economic, and social transformation of American life. Having once been an industrial giant, the region is now struggling to fashion a new identity in a postindustrial world. On the one hand, Center City has been transformed into a vibrant hub with its array of restaurants,...