Hey yall. Ive got a few weeks off after Independence day and I'd like to read a good book. Usually I have to read so much stuff that I dont want to read that I end up not reading stuff I do like. Some subjects I like; gun related (of course), westerns, history based, military and such. I prefer non-fiction but a good fiction western is always cool. I figured that most of yall would enjoy the same type of books as me and could fill me in on some good un's!! Thanks!!
P.S. I watched Unforgiven again last night and that got me in the mood for a good book! Thats also why I changed my avatar :-)
For non-fiction, I would recommend "On Combat". It's written by a retired Army Colonel, who is also a Phsycologist. I can't remember his name, but you should find it on the internet. I couldn't put it down!
lonesome dove by larry mcmurtry is very good. also if you like historical novels
check out the kent family series by john jakes, it starts off at the rev. war and
goes up to the early 20th cent. also by john jakes is the 3 north and south novels.
and you can never go wrong with a louis lamour novel.
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Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell,
Hazardous Duty, by Major Gen. John K. Singlaub
Carlos Hathcock"White Feather",by Roy F. Chandler
A Rifleman Went to War, by H. W. McBride and LTC Jeff Cooper
Daniel Morgan: Revolutionary Rifleman, by Don Higginbotham
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JEFFERSON'S SECOND REVOLUTION : The election crisis of 1800 and the triumph of republicanism by Susan Dunn.
This truly applies to our current situation. Thomas Jefferson broke from the Federalists to run on the basis that the will and feelings and common sense and intellect of the American people should be the determining influence on the policies of the federal government.
It was a watershed event in American history not far removed from importance from the American Revolution against England (Jefferson's first revolution).
Jefferson won and so did the American people in 1800. Adams, the defeated president, could never bring himself to discuss the 1800 election. Till the day he died Adams called it the Revolution of 1801 - the year Jefferson went into the presidency after winning the election of 1800.
I am currently enjoying "Nothing to Lose" by Lee Child. Great read, lots of action and humor as well.
Also, if you are into this type of stuff I am enjoying "Paying Attention to God in prayer" by Rev. Murray S.J.. Just finished "Weeds amongst the Wheat" by Tom Green S.J. Both are interesting and enlightening reads.
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Yeah...um...there really shouldn't be a national holiday named after him. What he did was come to America, thinking it was India, looking for gold and exploiting the people. He did not discover America. You can't discover something that's already been found and inhabited. That would be like me walking into your garage and discovering your cars.
For non-fiction, I would recommend "On Combat". It's written by a retired Army Colonel, who is also a Phsycologist. I can't remember his name, but you should find it on the internet. I couldn't put it down!
I think I know who you are talking about. He actually lives in a nearby town. His name is Colonel David Grossman. He has done a lot of lectures around here. I have heard of his book " On Killing" but not the one you mention. I will have to check it out! Great recommendation!
Yeah...um...there really shouldn't be a national holiday named after him. What he did was come to America, thinking it was India, looking for gold and exploiting the people. He did not discover America. You can't discover something that's already been found and inhabited. That would be like me walking into your garage and discovering your cars.
Yes, but...uh...think about it. It would be a new discovery to YOU!!!
My grandfather always told me I discovered America in 1960. LOL!!!!
Can you tell, TexasT? I love to heckle someone's strong opinions. Especially when I am out of their "smackin'" range!
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Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell,
Hazardous Duty, by Major Gen. John K. Singlaub
Carlos Hathcock"White Feather",by Roy F. Chandler
A Rifleman Went to War, by H. W. McBride and LTC Jeff Cooper
Daniel Morgan: Revolutionary Rifleman, by Don Higginbotham
I didnt know there was a book about Carlos Hathcock, another fine Arkansawyer!!!
