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Post by fred on Nov 19, 2014 8:35:54 GMT -6
I started a new thread on this book because the others are scattered all over the place.
I just want to take a moment to thank all of you who have commented on this new book of mine, both on this board and on the other. The fact you all-- and you know who you are-- have taken the time and effort to buy the book, read it, and then take more time to comment on it, is a very great compliment indeed. I do not even know how to express my thanks in words other than these. You have flattered me by your kindness; it is not something to be taken lightly... and I do not.
My sincerest thanks to every one of you... my only regret being my inability to thank you personally.
Very best wishes, Fred.
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Post by tubman13 on Nov 19, 2014 11:58:32 GMT -6
You have thanked us all, and for the most part we understand that you are going to LBH next Summer. We could find the time to press flesh, if we needed to.
Regards, Tom
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Post by Beth on Nov 29, 2014 20:15:28 GMT -6
Fred, If your ears were ringing for the past few days it was probably me talking about your book with my brother and nephew. When I've had a few days to recover from the past week, I'll give you a more thorough opinion. I will say one thing now. It's the type of book that is going to be cited as a source of good, balanced information for generations to come.
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Post by fred on Nov 30, 2014 7:50:32 GMT -6
Beth,
That is extremely kind of you and I will be waiting, anxious to see what you say.
Privately-- on this board and the other one, along with PMs and e-mails-- I have seen no complaints or bad criticisms so far, but it is early yet. Tom Tubman posted an extremely nice review on the Barnes & Nobel site-- and I am very beholden to him for it; it makes one extremely proud-- and someone I do not know posted an extremely good and valuable-- a right-on-the-money type-- review on Amazon.
So all in all, I am rather pleased even though I guess it is still way too early for many reviews.
Again, Beth, thank you.
Best wishes, Fred.
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Post by chris on Nov 30, 2014 14:58:08 GMT -6
Fred, when you have time, I'm curious about this:
"The peripatetic Cooke, constantly riding back and forth with instructions from his semi-dæmonic boss, told the major to move his command to the front, noticing along the way a commotion among the scouts, some of whom were stripping, preparing themselves for battle."
Wagner, Frederic C. III (2014-10-24). The Strategy of Defeat at the Little Big Horn: A Military and Timing Analysis of the Battle (Kindle Locations 2071-2073). McFarland. Kindle Edition.
Had to go to the dictionary for "peripatetic" and it's well used. The semi-dæmonic description escapes me. Best, c.
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Post by fred on Nov 30, 2014 16:09:52 GMT -6
Chris,
You are some piece of work!!!
In ancient Greek belief a dæmon was a divinity or supernatural being of a nature between gods and humans, nowadays translated as "demon," but I did not mean it that way. It was used as a cross between hyperbole and sarcasm: Custer, ever and always Type-A, driving, the task-master... etc. Crazy-eyed with anticipation, itching to get into battle... that sort of thing.
Very best wishes, Fred.
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Post by Beth on Nov 30, 2014 16:15:12 GMT -6
One of the I appreciated most about Fred's book was that he didn't "dummy it down" to the average (in the US at least) reading level.
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Post by chris on Nov 30, 2014 16:42:41 GMT -6
Fred,
Got it. Thank you. My ancient Greek is a tad poor. <g>
You know, with explanations from Chuck, discussions with both Chuck and Tom, you folks have really opened understanding of a place I first visited years ago, scratching my head as I left.
It now makes sense. (I'll have more questions though!) Best, c.
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Post by fred on Nov 30, 2014 18:09:04 GMT -6
I'll have more questions though! Shoot 'em in, my boy!! I'm your huckleberry!!! Best wishes, Fred.
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Post by quincannon on Nov 30, 2014 18:15:34 GMT -6
Beth: Fred is dumbing it down. He went to Georgetown, where speaking English is dumbing it down when everyone knows that at GU, students and grads alike much prefer social intercourse in ancient Greek.
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Post by fred on Nov 30, 2014 19:06:45 GMT -6
Beth: Fred is dumbing it down. He went to Georgetown, where speaking English is dumbing it down when everyone knows that at GU, students and grads alike much prefer social intercourse in ancient Greek. Hoya Saxa!
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Post by quincannon on Nov 30, 2014 20:41:40 GMT -6
One of my buddies was an ROTC instructor at Georgetown. He started off fairly normal, or at least as normal as a second generation removed member of Russian nobility can be, but when he completed his tour he was speaking in tongues and insisted he was the thirteenth apostle of Christ who missed the bus to Jerusalem, took the next one and ended up in Sodom and Gomorrah, just in time for the fireworks. Strange fellow.
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Post by Beth on Nov 30, 2014 21:10:09 GMT -6
Yeah I keep forgettin' that Fred got hisself one of those them there fancy edjamakashuns.
Beth
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Post by tubman13 on Dec 1, 2014 4:43:19 GMT -6
Beth: Fred is dumbing it down. He went to Georgetown, where speaking English is dumbing it down when everyone knows that at GU, students and grads alike much prefer social intercourse in ancient Greek. Hoya Saxa!Hum? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoya_Saxa
I guess we are talking BB, not FB! However I thought I would add images of the dainty Hoya, nearly as pretty as your flower Beth.
www.bing.com/images/search?q=hoya&qpvt=Hoya&FORM=IGRE
Regards, Tom
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Post by tubman13 on Dec 1, 2014 4:54:41 GMT -6
The best thing I can tell you about GT is you could walk to the campus from either the Keg or The Grog and Tankard, on Wisconsin Ave. Also not far from the Crazy Horse. A very nice zoo is also a pleasant walk, when the hangover abates!
Regards, Tom
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