Nicky
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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?
Nicky said: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?
Nicky said: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?
Big Muddy rancher said:I don't know the answer either.
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.
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.
katrina said:Big Muddy rancher said:I don't know the answer either.
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.
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. :roll: :nod:
Give me a mystery romance...
Angus Cattle Shower said: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 :lol:
Angus Cattle Shower said: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 :lol:
Big Muddy rancher said:Angus Cattle Shower said: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 :lol:
At least reading King of the Road you wouldn't have to listen to Alex's laugh. :lol: :lol: :lol:
burnt said: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.
burnt said: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.
Soapweed said:Nicky said: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
Jigger Boss said:Soapweed said:Nicky said: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
You might like the Sid Marty books Soapweed. He was a Banff Park Warden.
http://www.sidmarty.com/books
Soapweed said:Jigger Boss said:Soapweed said: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
You might like the Sid Marty books Soapweed. He was a Banff Park Warden.
http://www.sidmarty.com/books
Thanks for the tip. I'll have to check that out.