Books to clear - available for a donation to Stovie's scouts.

[British Red]

I have a number of books that might be of interest to members here.

Rather than ask for money, I thought a donation to a suitable cause might be the way to go.

So, here's what I propose.

I will publish a series of "lots". These might be one book, or a bundle of books by the same author in a series.

If someone wants a lot, please say which lot you would like, and I will PM you the paypal details for Stovie who will use the money for something scouty / bushcrafty for his scout troop.

If you have never seen what Stovie gets up to with his scouts, have a look here

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=62440&page=1

I was a scout but never had a leader like that and I reckon we should encourage young people getting such opportunities.

How much should you send? Whatever you think is fair.

Sound okay to everyone?

Red

 

[Dougster]

Brilliant - list please.

 

[Retired Member southey]

Yup sounds great,

 

[Matt.S]

Excellent idea BR.

 

[Mesquite]

Go for it Hugh

 

[British Red]

Okay here we go.

Lot 1

"The Dangerous Book for Boys" by Conn Iggulden (hardback - mint condition).

The perfect "Boys Own Comic" type reference work that tells you how to skin a rabbit, build a tree house, juggle etc.

A brilliant book for parents of lads and lasses.

Red

 

[British Red]

Lot 2 -***** SOLD******

"The Good Life" and "The Good Life gets better" by Dorian Amos (two books, paper back good condition).

The funny and interesting story of a Cornish bloke and his missus who decide to up sticks and move to the Yukon and live in a log cabin.

Red

 

[spoony]

ill take lot 2 ta

 

[British Red]

Lot 3

Seven (the first seven I think) Patrick O'Brian novels (paperback - fair condition, couple a bit dog eared).

You may remember the film "Master and Commander"? These are the books that is based on. If you like "Sharpe" and "Hornblower" these are in the same vein

Master & Commander
The Mauritius Command
The Surgeon's Mate
Post Captain
Desolation Island
HMS Surprise
The Fortune of War

Red

 

[spoony]

and a cracking cause as well

 

[British Red]

Thanks spoony - PM sent - I'll get some more sorted out tomorrow

 

[stovie]

Many thanks for this Red, and as I said before in private, very generous of you.

And thank you Spoony

Rich

 

[spoony]

more than welcome chaps

 

[British Red]

There are loads more to list - I'm still unpacking them

Disadvantage of moving to a cottage with small rooms. Most will go to charity shops, but a few I think that might interest members here I'll list.

Red

 

[stovie]

There are loads more to list - I'm still unpacking them

Disadvantage of moving to a cottage with small rooms. Most will go to charity shops, but a few I think that might interest members here I'll list.

Red

Our move in March this year brought about the same problem...From large house, to sweet cottage = B****r all space. The cupboard under the stairs is a "sit outside" library...

 

[British Red]

Right here is a load more for your interest. I'll add more as time permits


Lot 1 *****Gone to MikeE******

"The Dangerous Book for Boys" by Conn Iggulden (hardback - mint condition).

The perfect "Boys Own Comic" type reference work that tells you how to skin a rabbit, build a tree house, juggle etc.

A brilliant book for parents of lads and lasses.

Lot 2 -***** gone to Spoony******

"The Good Life" and "The Good Life gets better" by Dorian Amos (two books, paper back good condition).

The funny and interesting story of a Cornish bloke and his missus who decide to up sticks and move to the Yukon and live in a log cabin.

Lot 3 ***** gone to Mesquite*******

Seven (the first seven I think) Patrick O'Brian novels (paperback - fair condition, couple a bit dog eared).

You may remember the film "Master and Commander"? These are the books that is based on. If you like "Sharpe" and "Hornblower" these are in the same vein

Master & Commander
The Mauritius Command
The Surgeon's Mate
Post Captain
Desolation Island
HMS Surprise
The Fortune of War

Lot 4 ****gone*******
“Hen and the art of chicken maintenance” and “Travels with my chicken” by Maurice Gurdon Good condition
Amusing real life stories about the perils of keeping poultry

Lot 5 ****gone to redandshane****
“Collins complete British wild flowers” by Paul Sterry - very good condition
Photographic guide to wild flowers – the best one in my view

Lot 6
“Island of the Blue Dolphin” by Scott O’Dell Fair condition
Young persons novel about an American Indian girl left alone on a desert island and how she survives.

Lot 7 *****Gone to MikeE******
“Rifles” by Mark Urban – very good condition
The real story of the 95th Rifles and Wellingtons campaigns. One for the Sharpe fans!

Lot 8 - ******Gone to Dougster*****
“The Garden Cottage Diaries” by Fiona J Houston. Very Good condition hardback.
The illustrated memoirs of the author who lived a 1790s lifestyle for a year. A great read.

Lot 9
“The Last Kingdom” by Bernard Cornwell. Good condition. Paperback.
The story of the Saxon Viking wars seen through the eyes of a Saxon boy captured and raised by Vikings. Buckles a great swash. Only getting rid because I have them in hardback.

Lot 10
Three paperback “Flashman” novels in good condition (all by George Macdonald Fraser)
Flashman
Flashman’s Lady
Royal Flash
Good escapist novels of the countries biggest cad!

Lot 11 *****Gone to Shewie******
“Wildlife of Britain - the definitive visual guide” by the RSPB / Dorian
Identification guide to :
Habitats
Birds
Mammals
Trees
Plants
Insects
Etc.
Large, heavy, beautiful and well illustrated.

 

[Dougster]

Lot 8 please.

 

[British Red]

All yours Dougster - PM me your address mate and I'll get it off to you in a few days

Red

 

[MikeE]

Lots 1 & 7 please!

 

[British Red]

All yours Mike - shoot me a pm with your address

Red