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Nicky
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 03, 2012 9:50 pm    Post subject: Reading Reply with quote
When did books become readily available for the public? I know books were available in the 1500's, but when did they become readily available and when did the 'common man' have the teaching to be able to read?
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Soapweed
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 03, 2012 10:52 pm    Post subject: Re: Reading Reply with quote
Nicky wrote:
When did books become readily available for the public? I know books were available in the 1500's, but when did they become readily available and when did the 'common man' have the teaching to be able to read?


I don't know the answers to these questions, but I did read a good book last week. It is called RANGER CONFIDENTIAL by Andrea Lankford, and is about being a park ranger. This book gave me a whole new appreciation of some of the situations that park rangers have to deal with on a daily basis. It is a bit R-rated, but I gladly give my endorsement and "thumbs up."

http://www.andrealankford.com/rangerconfidential/rangerconfidential.html
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Big Muddy rancher
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 03, 2012 11:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I don't know the answer either. Embarassed

But I am reading 2 books at the moment. One at Home called Stampede the rise of the West and Canada's new power elite. I find it very interesting about the shift of economic power from eastern Canada to the West mainly Alberta and all the good old Saskatchewan boys running the show out there. Very Happy
The other book is over at dad's and i read it while having morning coffee. It's called Left Out: Saskatchewan's NDP and the Relentless Pursuit of Mediocrity.
I guess living here not much of it surprised me but it is a good read and shows how socialism has held Saskatchewan back.
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TexasBred
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 04, 2012 10:14 am    Post subject: Re: Reading Reply with quote
Nicky wrote:
When did books become readily available for the public? I know books were available in the 1500's, but when did they become readily available and when did the 'common man' have the teaching to be able to read?


I'd guess books only became available and affordable after the development of the printing press. Prior to that I know Bibles were so valuable and so few that they were chained inside the church to avoid being stolen.
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katrina
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 05, 2012 11:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Big Muddy rancher wrote:
I don't know the answer either. Embarassed

But I am reading 2 books at the moment. One at Home called Stampede the rise of the West and Canada's new power elite. I find it very interesting about the shift of economic power from eastern Canada to the West mainly Alberta and all the good old Saskatchewan boys running the show out there. Very Happy
The other book is over at dad's and i read it while having morning coffee. It's called Left Out: Saskatchewan's NDP and the Relentless Pursuit of Mediocrity.
I guess living here not much of it surprised me but it is a good read and shows how socialism has held Saskatchewan back.


wow..... Would be way to deep for pleasure reading for this ole gal. Rolling Eyes Nod

Give me a mystery romance...
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Big Muddy rancher
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 05, 2012 12:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
katrina wrote:
Big Muddy rancher wrote:
I don't know the answer either. Embarassed

But I am reading 2 books at the moment. One at Home called Stampede the rise of the West and Canada's new power elite. I find it very interesting about the shift of economic power from eastern Canada to the West mainly Alberta and all the good old Saskatchewan boys running the show out there. Very Happy
The other book is over at dad's and i read it while having morning coffee. It's called Left Out: Saskatchewan's NDP and the Relentless Pursuit of Mediocrity.
I guess living here not much of it surprised me but it is a good read and shows how socialism has held Saskatchewan back.


wow..... Would be way to deep for pleasure reading for this ole gal. Rolling Eyes Nod

Give me a mystery romance...


The first book is more a regional interest book and knowing some of the dynamics and history helps. The second book Left Out is interesting because i have lived through a bunch of this stuff but would be a interesting read for anyone with a political bent. Very Happy
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Angus Cattle Shower
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 05, 2012 12:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
BMR, when I was in Mexico I read a book called Frost Bite by Nelson Brunanski. It's a mystery based in small town saskatchewan. It's not totally accurate but it's entertaining and I thought it was neat that I found a book by a Saskatchewan Author based in Saskatchewan.

Another good book I read was King of the Road by Alex Debogorski. Definately one of the best books I've read in a long time, mind you, the books I do read are not very cultured Embarassed Laughing
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 05, 2012 12:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Angus Cattle Shower wrote:
BMR, when I was in Mexico I read a book called Frost Bite by Nelson Brunanski. It's a mystery based in small town saskatchewan. It's not totally accurate but it's entertaining and I thought it was neat that I found a book by a Saskatchewan Author based in Saskatchewan.

Another good book I read was King of the Road by Alex Debogorski. Definately one of the best books I've read in a long time, mind you, the books I do read are not very cultured Embarassed Laughing


At least reading King of the Road you wouldn't have to listen to Alex's laugh. Laughing Laughing Laughing
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katrina
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 05, 2012 1:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Angus Cattle Shower wrote:
BMR, when I was in Mexico I read a book called Frost Bite by Nelson Brunanski. It's a mystery based in small town saskatchewan. It's not totally accurate but it's entertaining and I thought it was neat that I found a book by a Saskatchewan Author based in Saskatchewan.

Another good book I read was King of the Road by Alex Debogorski. Definately one of the best books I've read in a long time, mind you, the books I do read are not very cultured Embarassed Laughing


Me too! Embarassed
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Angus Cattle Shower
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 05, 2012 1:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Big Muddy rancher wrote:
Angus Cattle Shower wrote:
BMR, when I was in Mexico I read a book called Frost Bite by Nelson Brunanski. It's a mystery based in small town saskatchewan. It's not totally accurate but it's entertaining and I thought it was neat that I found a book by a Saskatchewan Author based in Saskatchewan.

Another good book I read was King of the Road by Alex Debogorski. Definately one of the best books I've read in a long time, mind you, the books I do read are not very cultured Embarassed Laughing


At least reading King of the Road you wouldn't have to listen to Alex's laugh. Laughing Laughing Laughing


But everyone had to listen to THIS Alex laugh!
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Silver
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 05, 2012 10:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Just finishing a book called The Power of One by Bryce Courtnay. Best book I've read since Kane and Abel.
Next I'm on the hunt for Bowler-Hatted Cowboy by John Onslow who was a rancher long since gone that ranched a couple of miles from here. Apparently it's a good read.
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burnt
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 05, 2012 10:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I recently brought home from the library a book by Pearl S. Buck titled "The Good Earth". written in 1932 (I think). I am now looking to find a copy for my own library.

Anybody who loves the land could enjoy this meaningful story about a Chinese peasant who started with almost nothing and built great wealth and holdings by hard work on his land and using opportunity as it came along. A terrific read that resonates with anyone who values the land and all that it means.
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