I understand now. Wow, 4 months at a remote post in the sweltering jungle. Good luck with that. Too bad you don't have a copy of SOG to bring with you.
Hornblower
Aubrey/Maturin
Bolitho
Alan Lewrie
Kydd
Other
I understand now. Wow, 4 months at a remote post in the sweltering jungle. Good luck with that. Too bad you don't have a copy of SOG to bring with you.
No problem, it is not a secret.Originally Posted by Gunner
Dismantle drug dealing gangs in the central region of the Amazon Forest, and get non-indian out of indian territory. As a note, I don't like dealing with indians, but...
No way to get anything more than my laptop, kindle and some clothes there, I could trade some ammo or food space for a game, but I don't think this would be wise
But aside from staying away from family (She who sees all, included) it is not that bad. It is just that I am getting old for this kind of work
I tend to think of it like an adventure
And as I missed the KS Project, I already arranged the SoG to be shipped to my friends house in my absence
A five foot "tall" snake.
Not a venomous one, but lots of bacteria in its mouth, so, no playing with it
We call that soup-starter.
Looks like the whole meal to me.
I have now read 3 of the 6 Bolitho books that I bought and I am sorry to say that, while I liked them alright, they just don't hold a candle to the Charles Hayden and Alan Lewrie novels.
Thank you for helping me organize/prioritize my reading list Vol.
Reminds me of a movie scene:
Some reference links to information on some of these book series.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Categor...Maturin_series
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aubrey%...Maturin_series
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horatio_Hornblower
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick_Marryat
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bolitho_series
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathaniel_Drinkwater
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Lewrie
I have to vote for the Hornblower series, since I don't know any of the other.
I just listened to the audiobook of "Mr. Midshipman Hornblower", which to be honest I didn't like very much. After reading a comment on Amazon, I gave "Lieutenant Hornblower" a try and this is a really good book.
So take the hint and do not start with Mr. Midshipman Hornblower. Watch the movies "Even Chance", "The frogs and the lobsters", "The examination for Lt." and "The dutchess and the devil", they are much better than the respective chapter in the book.
CSForrester for me
CS Forrester for me
A few of you mentioned the Sharpe series, so I have kept an eye open for them. The other day, I looked at the books for sale at our local library, and found four of the series, brand new, for a buck apiece. Fortunately, I have the first three of the chronological order. Something fun to read in the new year.
Nice score Eric.
There is a section in the library that has an ongoing book sale. PB for $1 and HB for $3. Not only can you find good deals, but support the library at the same time. I have picked up quite a few good titles during the past few months. Recently, someone must have cleared out part of his/her ACW library; ironically, the exact same titles were added to my own. Hmmm.Nice score Eric.
Good for everyone all around. I have to keep my book buying in check these days. Both space and budget are considerations for me. I could easily spend a lifetime in used bookstores, libraries, reading rooms. Once on a roadtrip my wife and I discovered a little book seller in Coos Bay Oregon that had a great selection, cozy parlor and fishbowl sized coffee cups. I didn't want to leave.
I know what you mean, especially about space. It's hard to resist, though, $0.01 amazon prices and library sales. It doesn't help with folks posting so many good reads.Good for everyone all around. I have to keep my book buying in check these days. Both space and budget are considerations for me. I could easily spend a lifetime in used bookstores, libraries, reading rooms. Once on a roadtrip my wife and I discovered a little book seller in Coos Bay Oregon that had a great selection, cozy parlor and fishbowl sized coffee cups. I didn't want to leave.
If you're ever in Chicago, I would very much like to show you around, including a couple of great used bookstores - just a little indulgence.
Unfortunately, I fear used bookstores will become more scarce, especially ones with spaces like you described. As much as I appreciate technological advancement, I enjoy holding an actual book.
A comfy used bookstore in Oregon? I didn't know such existed up here.Once on a roadtrip my wife and I discovered a little book seller in Coos Bay Oregon that had a great selection, cozy parlor and fishbowl sized coffee cups. I didn't want to leave.
[WARNING! TOXIC LEVELS OF SARCASM DETECTED! EVACUATE THREAD IMMEDIATELY!]
:)
I must have watched the 14 original and the two newer Sharpe's DVD's three times already.
At present, Bolitho, as it is the only full series I've read. Just started on the Jack Aubrey books though, only read one and it is just as good.
There's a chap here working his way through Jack Aubrey scenarios on the tabletop :)
http://hordesofthethings.blogspot.co...-algerine.html
Thanks for sharing the blog link, David. I just mentioned on another thread about a platform with row boats, and in this engagement, the player used such a mini. I need to find some of them.
You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation. ― Plato
I voted for O'Brian's Aubrey/Maturin series. That said, I have enjoyed the three or four Hornblower novels that I've gotten through, as well as the first of the Temeraire books. I have the Bolitho and Ramage series on my Amazon wishlist, and will now be adding a few others as well.
Of course, I should probably finish off the last three Sharpe novels before I get sucked into another series or three. Maybe the next deployment will see me through a series.
Hello All.
Are any of these books written from the French or Spanish points of view?
A willing foe and sea room...
Firstly me welcome you aboard John.
I am not aware that these books are slanted toward the French point of view, but then I am not familiar with all of them.
I'm sure that a more knowledgeable shipmate will be along soon with more information.
Bligh.
Unfortunately no. And please let me echo Rob's welcome.
There are two novels set during the Battle of Trafalgar by Spanish authors, Cabo Trafalgar by Arturo Pérez-Reverte and Trafalgar by Benito Pérez Galdós.
Here is a link to a review:
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/785451952
I noticed one or both books available for free as an e-book or audio book.
Last edited by Coog; 04-05-2015 at 19:16.
Started reading the Ramage books by Dudley Pope (not mentioned in the survey) on my Kindle whilst I was on the Courts Martial.
Quite enjoying them so far. I'm now on the second one.
Bligh.
The Jack Aubrey novels by Patrick O'Brian with good old Hornblower a close second.
I would never have guessed Reg.
I must give them another go sometime.
Rob.
I agree, the Aubrey-Maturin-Series is brilliant! So far I've read all books in German (quite well translated, only some measures and numbers seemed a bit off to me), most multiple times, and some weeks ago a friend borrowed me the first 11 books in English.
Posting Permissions
Reply With Quote
Bookmarks