Well, "new" isn't quite the word we are looking for, for obvious reasons (posthumous writings of novels have been known to be difficult. Though, I bet Arthur Conan Doyle believed in them ).
Anyways, 'tis a reprint from 1954 and entitled The Road to Samarcand and yes, most action is aboard ship!
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ME !
5 comments:
Bonjour Rachel,
Are you sure this book is worthwhile to read? I mean, if PoB did not publish it during his lifetime, it's a fair bet he considered it not good enough.
I have been reading about 10 Aubrey-Maturin stories and intend to buy some more for Christmas.
Cheers
Georg
Bonjour Rachel,
Thanks for your answer, right on my blog.
I'll do what you suggest and stick to the remaining 10 volumes of the Audrey-Mathurin series.
Cheers to you in freezing Canada,
Georg
While studying Computer Engineering at University I came across staggering data and statistics regarding minorities, graduation rates and access to books. In todays high tech media environment, all people, young people especially need to be encouraged to read physical books. When I had my first child I was disappointed at the high price of used books for children in my area. As I searched for a cost effective way to locate books I ran across this company: www.booksliquidation.com.
They offer wholesale prices on boxes to truckloads of used books (by genre) at very reasonable shipping rates throughout the US and abroad. For instance, at less than $50 a family can receive around 100 good condition kids books including shipping. Most books are like new condition and priced lower than books found at Goodwill or any used book store. The price of books is definitely one factor not talked about when promoting reading. Access to quality books at a price anyone can afford will most assuredly eliminate one barrier in regards to young people's ability to read. Statistics show that the average high-school graduate has(had) a minimum 50 books available to them to read in their homes. Those going on to post elementary education had atleast 100 books in their homes. Books are expensive! Booksliquidation.com is one company that is assisting families in their effort to create a rich at-home reading environment for their children and their personal reference.
Hello, I've tagged you for a meme at my blog Letters to the World. :)
I have to admit, feeling somewhat guilty, that I just watched the movie Master and Commander for the first time recently...and I loved it. Watching the extras and hearing people discuss PoB's books makes me really want to give them a try!
Post a Comment