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"A family traveling to Guatemala to see the Mayan ruins at Tikal encounter ""los hombres militarious"" and uniformed soldiers. A sightseeing trip in Turkey meets with obstacles, courtesy, and aid from an unexpected source. A visit to the Eiffel Tower ends with eviction by security guards. An idyllic kayaking vacation in Florida turns into an expedition of courage. In addition to tales of modern travels and travails, Hann's stories include the experiences of two young men searching for jobs as they make their way through the Northwest riding the rails before World War I; a coal miner's dark journey in Osage County, Kansas; and the competition between two German noblewomen for the affections of a dashing cavalry officer."

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"""A fun and fascinating read from cover to cover, Bluebirds to Tikal: Stories of Fun, Fear & Folly is an extraordinary collection of deftly crafted and humor laced stories that will linger in the mind and memory of the reader long after the book is finished ... unreservedly recommended for personal, community, and academic library travelogue and short story/essay collections. -James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief, Midwest Book Review ""David Hann reveals his knack for immersive storytelling. Readers will discover nuggets of history and lessons in culture as they read these tales, and most of them are either the author's adventures or experiences related to him by a close source. The narration is conversational and easy to follow and the author easily explains things that may not be apparent to all readers. Told in bite-sized chunks, readers will enjoy each story individually or appreciate the book as a whole. Particularly, history buffs will like Hann's descriptions of boxcar riding, the hazards of coal mining, the potential of contracting Black Lung, and his perspective on the military. The reader will develop a personal view of the author as he shares his stories and they become invested in every account. Bluebirds to Tikal is a great selection for readers who enjoy varied short stories and want to feel nostalgic or learn more about the recent past as they're being entertained."" Courtnee Turner Hoyle, Readers' Favorite For a guy who as a 105-pound youth made it through Marine boot camp and a tour in Vietnam, you know there's mettle beneath David Hann's genial veneer. And a keen unquenchable spirit. So journey along in these tales of travel to Europe, Turkey, Central America and Asia, and witness that wry mettle and genial nature amid adventures at once perilous and amusing. -Melvin Litton, King Harvest, Banks of the River, Skin for Skin, Caspian and the White Buffalo, I, Jauquine David Hann is a terrific storyteller. In this volume he carries the reader from Kansas to Kyrgyzstan and from Vietnam to Turkey. He introduces us to a wide range of people, from coal miners to bootleggers. And if you ever thought of lassoing a deer, read ""Barry and the Deer"" first. -Tim Miller, Following in his steps: a biography of Charles M. Sheldon; American communes, 1860-1960: a bibliography; The hippies and American values; America's alternative religions; The Quest for Utopia in Twentieth-century America: 1900-1960; The 60s communes: hippies and beyond; When prophets die: the postcharismatic fate of new religious movements."

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David Hann has written many stories, articles and books. Bluebirds to Tikal, 2023, The Jayhawker Cleveland, 2021, River Memoir and other stories, 2011, and Kansas Past: Pieces of the 34th Star, 1999.Hann established himself as an aficionado of the strange wonders of Kansas in Sampling Kansas: A Guide to the Curious, 1990. David lives in Lawrence, Kansas, where he retired from the University of Kansas in 2009.

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