Ancestors

Written by E. Hyde on 2024-09-18 at 17:01

Today's library haul:

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Written by unforth | Duck Prints Press on 2024-09-18 at 17:43

@ehyde oooo two excellent books I love!

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Written by E. Hyde on 2024-09-18 at 17:45

@dppunforth I haven't read either yet!

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Toot

Written by unforth | Duck Prints Press on 2024-09-19 at 14:01

@ehyde very interested to know what you think!!

note that for O'Brien, having some reference materials for, like, naval terminology circa 1805 is very helpful. he doesn't pull a single technical punch. you will know more about jib sails than you ever thought possible to know about jib sails.

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Descendants

Written by Dr. Anne, PhD on 2024-09-19 at 14:13

@dppunforth @ehyde I took the Stephen Maturin approach, which is to nod wisely and forget it all immediately.

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Written by unforth | Duck Prints Press on 2024-09-19 at 19:07

@aegtx @ehyde also valid. Meanwhile everyone in my family passed around the same two nautical dictionaries to keep at our sides as we each read them. 🤣

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