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Vic Smith wrote: On Fri, 17 Aug 2007 09:08:01 +1000, Herodotus wrote: On Thu, 16 Aug 2007 18:56:08 +0700, wrote: (Reading preferences snipped) I've long been partial to Joseph Conrad for sea-related literature. But like many others, I've drifted away from the appreciative and thoughtful sensibilities good literature demands. Well, perhaps not from the sensibilities, but at least from the time and effort needed to tune them properly. There are many reading works I promise myself to return to, and yet it doesn't happen. First on my list is Richard Henry Dana's "Two Years Before the Mast," which is easily read, and totally engrossing. For now though, I'm settling for the adventures of Bruce, Peter......and Wilbur. --Vic Patrick O'Brian revitalised my desire to sail away... -- Molesworth |
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Molesworth wrote:
In article , Vic Smith wrote: On Fri, 17 Aug 2007 09:08:01 +1000, Herodotus wrote: On Thu, 16 Aug 2007 18:56:08 +0700, wrote: (Reading preferences snipped) I've long been partial to Joseph Conrad for sea-related literature. But like many others, I've drifted away from the appreciative and thoughtful sensibilities good literature demands. Well, perhaps not from the sensibilities, but at least from the time and effort needed to tune them properly. There are many reading works I promise myself to return to, and yet it doesn't happen. First on my list is Richard Henry Dana's "Two Years Before the Mast," which is easily read, and totally engrossing. For now though, I'm settling for the adventures of Bruce, Peter......and Wilbur. --Vic Patrick O'Brian revitalised my desire to sail away... Add Dewy Lambden to that... |
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