Shavetails and Bell Sharps


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The last U.S. Army mules were formally mustered out of the service in December 1956, ending 125 years of military reliance on the virtues of this singular animal. Much less glamorous than the cavalryman’s horse, the Army pack mule was a good deal more important: from the Mexican War through World War II, mules were an indispensable adjunct to army movement. The author has exhaustively researched the ubiquitous yet nearly invisible army mule. Through his work we learn a great deal about military procurement, transport, and supply, the bedrock on which military mobility rests.




Forty Acres and Maybe a Mule


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Winner of the 1999 Scott O’Dell Award for Historical Fiction A CBC Notable Children’s Book in the Field of Social Studies Two recently freed, formerly enslaved brothers work to protect the new life they’ve built during the Reconstruction after the Civil War in this vibrant, illustrated middle grade novel. Maybe nobody gave freedom, and nobody could take it away like they could take away a family farm. Maybe freedom was something you claimed for yourself. Like other ex-slaves, Pascal and his older brother Gideon have been promised forty acres and maybe a mule. With the found family they have built along the way, they claim a place of their own. Green Gloryland is the most wonderful place on earth, their own farm with a healthy cotton crop and plenty to eat. But the notorious night riders have plans to take it away, threatening to tear the beautiful freedom that the two boys are enjoying for the first time in their young lives.




The March


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In the last years of the Civil War, General William Tecumseh Sherman marched 60,000 Union troops through Georgia and the Carolinas, cutting a 60-mile wide swath of pillage and destruction. That event comes back in this magisterial novel. High school & older.




THE MULE AT WAR


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Did you know about the 1999 Kargil War? - A tale of courage and unexpected heroes set against the backdrop of the 1999 India-Pakistan Kargil War. In the Dras sector, India's Tiger Hill tested even the toughest soldiers. However. courage showed up in many ways, and unexpected heroes rose from the chaos. These unsung heroes became vital to the battlefront. It wasn't just the soldiers on the frontline showing true bravery. It was... Mules that carried supplies through dangerous terrain, working alongside the Indian soldiers. Together, they faced the hardships of war. Eventually, the Indian soldiers and mules, united by their shared struggle, formed an unbreakable bond. Now discover how an Indian soldier (Havildar Shamanth Roy) and a mule (Mauji) bonded during this Kargil war… As the debate rages between traditional ways and modern warfare, Shamanth Roy's world is turned upside down by an attack that leaves the army stranded. With no roads and no hope, the army turns to their last resort: the mules. Among them, Mauji shines as a beacon of resilience, teaching Shamanth Roy and his men the true value of loyalty and bravery. Embark on a gripping adventure where the unsung heroes are not just the soldiers on the battlefield but also the mules who stood by them. Will Shamanth Roy and Mauji's bond be enough to navigate the treacherous paths of war? Amidst the chaos of conflict, will they uncover the true measure of courage and sacrifice? Crafted by the National Award-winning filmmaker Sankalp Reddy, known for his storytelling prowess in 'The Ghazi Attack' and ‘IB 71,’ this novel explores the gritty realities of war through the bond between Shamanth Roy, a young soldier, and Mauji, a mule unlike any other. “The Mule At War” - Grab your copy and step into a world where courage knows no boundaries, and heroes come in the most unexpected forms.




Loyal Soldiers in the Cocaine Kingdom


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Alfred Molano reveals the lives of the couriers who transport drugs from Colombia into the United States and Europe. Colombians from many different backgrounds tell the story of how they became involved in smuggling, forced to find a way out of poverty in the middle of an unending civil war.




The Oregon Trail


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A new American journey.




The Mule Companion


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This fourth edition of "The Mule Companion" is a comprehensive book on mules with new photos of many real people and mules doing real mule activities. "The Mule Companion" has been called an excellent 'mule primer' for those people just getting into mules. However, the book also hosts an in-depth study of why mules do what they do, their idiosyncrasies, training, and problem solving. Also, the book is rich with 'how to' information on: caring for, breeding for, fitting tack on, buying, and mule activities, past and present.




Soldiers


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Codename Mule


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At the same time the Vietnam War was being broadcast into the living rooms of Americans across the country the CIA was conducting a large-scale secret war in northeastern Laos that few heard about. Agency case officer Jim Parker's five years of combat and immersion in Southeast Asian culture had a lasting influence on him and his family. His dramatic, provocative reminiscence of those years is the first account by a participant to portray America's involvement in Laos and the people who served there.




Horses, Donkeys, and Mules in the Marines


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In the Korean War, a horse named Reckless worked alongside U.S. Marines to carry heavy ammunition to the front lines. During one battle, Reckless made 51 trips to the front lines in a single day, and even brought wounded soldiers back to the base camp. Today, horses, donkeys, and mules help Marines who are fighting in the mountains of Afghanistan. These animals can move across rough, rocky terrain that trucks and Humvees cannot negotiate. In this book, young readers will meet the pack animals that help the U.S. Marines by carrying weapons and supplies. They'll also discover the history, training, and care of these brave working animals. Full-color photos and dramatic true tales capture the stories of these animals and their critical military missions.