Hi All,
Just starting a Charles Dickens classic David Copperfield (1930 Edition).
David Copperfield is the eighth novel by Charles Dickens. The novel’s full title is The Personal History, Adventures, Experience and Observation of David Copperfield the Younger of Blunderstone Rookery. It was first published as a serial in 1849–50, and as a book in 1850.
Geoff.
Hi All,
About to start The Tango Briefing (1973) by Adam Hall, one of his Quiller spy novels that spawned a 70’s UK Tv series and a film starring George Segal and Alec Guinness.
It was just a medium twin-prop transport plane and all it had done was to crash in the desert, its crew picked by vultures, its nightmare cargo a trap for any who goes near . The nearest anyone had dared go was with a high altitude camera at sixty-five thousand feet, so Quiller wanted to go to it … Thus begins another Quiller story in Adam Hall’s terrific style.
Geoff.
Hi All,
Three chapters into I Am The Secret Footballer (2012) by ???? & The Guardian newspaper.
Geoff.
Hi All,
One chapter into another Prophecies book (1917 Edition by A.Lang), this may be of particular interest to our friends north of the border. I would be interested if anybody can confirm or deny some of the prophecies since the book was written, apparently some have come to pass after the prophesised dates according to the books author.
The Brahan Seer worked for Kenneth Mackenzie, 3rd Earl of Seaforth. As with Nostradamus, who wrote in Provençal, most of his prophecies are best known in translation, which can in itself be deceptive. However, there are no contemporary manuscripts or accounts of his predictions, so it is impossible to verify them.
EDIT:- While this book of prophecies does not elude to Mr Trump directly (Ref below passage) it does however mention a certain Donald son of Donald, son of Donald also is it a coincidence of Mr Trumps mother (Mary Anne MacLeod-Trump) being left handed ? it seems these would be indicators of another of the seer’s prophecies bearing fruit.
I would be more inclined though to think that the prophecy relates to a rather tragic incident just weeks after the end of WW1 and that is the sinking of the HMY Lolaire 01/01/1919. The vessel was returning young men who had fought in the war, (over 1000 from the island perished during the conflict) Ref links below.
There are a couple of coincidences with a certain Mr John Macleod and a Mr Donald Morrison , who both survived indeed Mr Mcleod acting the hero of the hour. Although the location is different (Further up the coast line) to what is in the above prophecy I cannot help but wonder if this was the true meaning ? if so it is yet another prophecy of The Brahan Seer that has come true.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMY_Iolaire / https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-46522918
Geoff.
Hi All,
About to start two quick reads by the Ingersoll Lockwood the 1st is 1900 or The Last President the 2nd is Baron Trumps Marvelous Underground Journey.
Yes I know a bit controversial reading but I am into these books that appear to foretell current events Nostradamus and the like.
1900 – This little booklet was penned at the end of the 19th century, and ostensibly involves events mere years later. A work of political satire, it chastises the rise of socialism and populism, inferring their fictional rise here as disastrous and leading to chaos. It is of note here that this work, along with others by Lockwood, appear to prognosticate the current political climate of the United States and West at large- and for an apparent religious Catholic of his era, it is not altogether impossible that Lockwood- wittingly or unwittingly- tapped into some mystic forces. Regardless, it is an interesting little political story from its time and is reflective of some of the social ideologies and movements of the age.
BTMUJ – The Baron Trump novels are two children’s novels written in 1889 and 1893 by the American author and lawyer Ingersoll Lockwood. They remained obscure until 2017, when they received media attention for perceived similarities between their protagonist and U.S. President Donald Trump.
EDIT: (1900) – Some interesting parallels/coincidences with todays political climate since Mr Trumps election. (MTMUJ) – Other than Mr Trumps son also being named Baron nothing.
Geoff.
Hi All,
Just starting King Of Swords by Nick Stone 2009. A big crime novel. . . . Stone has a grand story to tell, and he does it with panache. It’s the story of a city and an era (the Reagan reference isn’t gratuitous), at once hilarious and tragic. It’s a story filled with characters that range from honorable to morally ambiguous to frighteningly evil. It’s filled with voodoo rituals, crooked cops, street life, and wrenching descriptions.
Never really read any crime novels so why not start as the Google description says Big – 559 pages…….?
Geoff.
Hi All,
TPTWM (2002) I loved this series with the great George Cole plus Dennis Waterman,Glynn Edwards and a host of other known walk-on’s. Definitely went downhill after DW left the show as the chemistry between George Cole and Gary Webster (1991–1994)/Shane Richie and Lex Shrapnel (2009) although watchable it was never the same sadly.
Still all in all a classic comedy/Drama all the same.
EDIT: A quick read as it contains roughly 71 pages regarding the series and make up of it including comments from the main stars. The remainder is all material that you would use in your own research i.e.:- Bibliography,Lists of the Stars/Directors/Characters/Episode synopsis etc.etc.
Geoff.
Hi All,
Just about to start Sesame And Lilies by John Ruskin (1871 – Roughly).
First published in 1865, stands as a classic 19th-century statement on the natures and duties of men and women. Although widely popular in its time, the work in its entirety has been out of print since the early 20th century.
Will be interesting to comparing life from the 19th century as apposed to todays 21st century…..?
EDIT: Not for the snowflake generation…… ?
Geoff.
Hi All,
Well it was a decent documentary about the restoration of Spitfire Mk.T.9 MJ772
From this below 2015,
Back to airworthiness 2019,
Geoff.
Hi All,
Six chapters in with Bible Code 2 by Michael Drosnin, must say even if you aren’t religious it is a good read. It is quite fascinating how certain events have been uncovered within recent history that are foretold through the bible using as back up sources and proof of theory other biblical books using the same code.
Also consulting various professionals in a variety of fields including the Dr who discovered a possible link many moons ago, all to aid this non believing journalist (Author) to take up what can only be a quest/challenge that would do Indiana Jones proud.
As the title suggests there is the BC 1 that was also a good read , so I just need to buy the BC3 for the next instalment.
Geoff.
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