The Sniper Art Through Wars From Ancient to World War I
An overview traces snipers from ancient sling-shotters to modern riflemen across major conflicts. It details tactics, camouflage, and famous cases, noting Allied and Central powers' sharpshooters, including British, German, Australian, Canadian, and American marksmen, and a Paris front episode resembling William Tell.
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Gettyshire
Reynolds
Philippines
William Tell
Hus
France
U. S Army
Story of the Galax Leaves- Their Use In Floral Decorations
John L. Cobbs Jr. explains galax leaves prized for their bronze-green heart shapes that background delicate blooms. The article traces leaf color changes through seasons, the mountain folk’s harvest labor in Western North Carolina, packing and grading for florists, and the economic role of galax picking as a winter income source aided by Forest Service road-building and land purchases.
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Milady
Appalachians
North Carolina
Bee Hunters of the Southern Appalachians
The Bee Hunters of the Southern Appalachians describes how mountain locals track wild bees by marking bee lines and bee trees, how they smoke and harvest honey, and how honey from sourwood and basswood is prized. It notes staking claims, traditional shares of honey, and the role of honey as a staple on remote farms through seasonal harvests.
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