Book Thread

[betelgeuse]

Yes that was an amazing one! Similar vein, Skeletons on the Zahara and Batavia are two more crazy shipwreck stories.
Batavia was way back in 1630s I think. The other was more like 1860s maybe, some Bostonians in that story.

Sounds good.

 

[betelgeuse]

I have heard this is a good one:
The Worst Journey in the World is a classic 1922 memoir by Apsley Cherry-Garrard, detailing Robert Falcon Scott's ill-fated Terra Nova expedition (1910–1913) to the South Pole, focusing on the harrowing "Winter Journey" to collect Emperor penguin eggs and the tragic polar attempt, memorializing the men's suffering and resilience in extreme Antarctic conditions. It's praised as a masterpiece of travel writing for its frankness, human insight, and literary quality, recounting the author's firsthand experiences and the discovery of Scott's frozen body.

 

[brolo]

I have heard this is a good one:
The Worst Journey in the World is a classic 1922 memoir by Apsley Cherry-Garrard, detailing Robert Falcon Scott's ill-fated Terra Nova expedition (1910–1913) to the South Pole, focusing on the harrowing "Winter Journey" to collect Emperor penguin eggs and the tragic polar attempt, memorializing the men's suffering and resilience in extreme Antarctic conditions. It's praised as a masterpiece of travel writing for its frankness, human insight, and literary quality, recounting the author's firsthand experiences and the discovery of Scott's frozen body.

if you like that, try “Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage” by Alfred Lansing

 

[huntcookwrite]

I’m gonna hit you guys with my radical agenda
- American Wolf by Nate Blakeslee
- Sand County Almanac by Aldo Leopold
- American Serengeti by Dan Flores
- Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey

And, just because they’re great
- The Tiger by John Vaillant
- The River of Doubt by Candace Miller
- The Dog Star by Peter Heller

 

[Q_Sertorius]

I just finished reading Green Hills of Africa, by Ernest Hemingway. I have owned it for at least 25 years, but I don’t remember reading it. As with everything else he wrote, it’s beautifully written. Highly recommended!

 

[Phaseolus]

For a Novel: One Thousand White Women by Jim Fergus. It was his first book after being editor of Outdoor Life magazine. Get it for your Wife and you'll have to fight her to read it.

 

[West18]

Two books I enjoyed reading last year:

The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter

The Big Sky by AB Guthrie

 

[fatbacks]

Some good books recommended here so far... I think I have recommended this before on another thread:

Alaska Yukon Trophies Won and Lost by G.O. Young. Surprisingly good account of a very early "safari" up in Alaska. Quite an adventure.

I have read most of Ken Follet's books and just started his newest book Circle of Days. It is just ok so far.

Just finished the latest Jack Carr book Cry Havoc - pretty good and I like the Vietnam era theme, but none of his novels are as good as his original book Terminal List.

 

[betelgeuse]

I listened to Heart of Darkness yesterday traveling, Conrad was a wordy guy but I really liked it.

Thanks for the suggestions, Great reading list here

 

[Shane802]

Ive read the last 2, both are amazing books
Ive enjoyed 'The outpost', 'Alone at Dawn' and The Master Switch.

If you liked “The Outpost” I would recommend “Red Platoon” by Clint Romesha

 

[Mighty Mouse]

Lots of great suggestions in this thread. I'll add a few more that I don't think have been mentioned:

• Shadows on the Koyukuk by Sidney Huntington/Jim Rearden – collection of Alaska hunting and trapping tales from the early-mid 1900s
• Island of the Lost by Joan Druett – mid-1800s shipwreck survival tale in the Auckland Islands

 

[IDVortex]

If you liked “The Outpost” I would recommend “Red Platoon” by Clint Romesha

Already read that too.

 

[betelgeuse]

if you like that, try “Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage” by Alfred Lansing

I have been eyeing that for awhile

 

[Jpsmith1]

Working through "A Sand County Almanac" currently.

I've been trying to find more non-fiction to read but them CJ Box novels are pretty catchy

 

[Deerfield]

Just recently finished reading Undaunted Courage and Death in the Long Grass. Both were very good reads.

Currently working my way through Emily Wilson’s translation of The Odyssey by Homer.

 

[timmymac24]

Agree with jpsmith 1 the CJ Box books are an awesome series

 

[LostArra]

Bernard Cornwell: all good but my favorites:

The Archer's Tale (first in the Grail Quest series)

The Last Kingdom (first in a series that inspired the streaming tv series)

Agincourt (standalone book about the decisive battle in the 100 years war. Netflix movie The King focuses on Henry V and the battle at Agincourt. Not a great depiction of the battle but I watched the whole movie to see where Johnny Depp's daughter fit in the film)

 

[Mighty Mouse]

I've read a bunch, but in my tent I go back to Louis L'amour books. Entertaining, easy reads, strong male protagonists, usually hunting or tracking involved.

The previously mentioned American Buffalo, Death in the Long Grass and Louis L’amour are all great.

“Sacketts Land”, and “To The Far Blue Mountains” by Louis L’Amour. One book split into 2.

I discovered Louis L'amour after watching the made-for-TV movie "Crossfire Trail" with my dad and shortly thereafter stumbling upon the book the movie was based on in my middle school library. Over the next few years I read almost the entire LL canon. Reading them again as an adult with a more critical eye is somewhat disappointing, but they're still my go-to for light reading despite LL's shortcomings as an author. And most of the paperback versions fit comfortably in a pants pocket, which is a plus for treestand reading. I'm currently halfway through "The Warrior's Path".

 

[AZDC]

I just finished Washington by Ron Chernow. A great biography and it was interesting to learn about our first President’s experiences & perspective of historical events that occurred in his life time! Definitely recommend but it is lengthy!

I’m now on the Civil War of 1812 by Alan Taylor!

In his days after The French & Indian War yet before the American Revolution, George Washington was a pretty frequent fox hunter! I think he’d go almost once a week!

 

[wyodan]

For you Louis Lamour fans, I highly recommend "The Haunted Mesa" and "The Walking Drum." Neither one of those books are what you'd expect from him, but are very entertaining reads.