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"Taking the Stars"
From: George Huxtable
Date: 2006 Dec 4, 09:53 -0000
From: George Huxtable
Date: 2006 Dec 4, 09:53 -0000
Alex wrote, in [NavList 1816] Re: Lecky's "Wrinkles" is online; (and I've changed the threadname). | For example, I recently bought Ifland's Taking the stars, | because George frequently cites it:-) | I did not expect much from this book, except | pictures, but if I had an opportunity to see it | in advance I would not spend $60 on it. ================= Clearly, Alex and I have differing views about "Taking the Stars" by Peter Ifland, and he is perfectly entitled to his. As for me, I had seen it first in a library beforehand, and liked it so much that I ordered it straightaway, transatlantic shipping cost and all. It's true, that was more than I usually pay for my books. It is frequently taken down from my shelves to refer to.With permission of the Mariner's Museum, who published it, I have used several of its illustrations as slides, for a recent lecture on historical instruments. It would be interesting to learn, then, whether there are particular aspects of that book that cause it to fail Alex's value-test. Prospective purchasers should not be put off by Alex's comments, in my opinion. Except that I agree with him that it's wise to inspect any book for yourself before buying, if you can; and not rely entirely on someone else's opinion. We all differ, thank goodness. George. contact George Huxtable at george@huxtable.u-net.com or at +44 1865 820222 (from UK, 01865 820222) or at 1 Sandy Lane, Southmoor, Abingdon, Oxon OX13 5HX, UK. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ To post to this group, send email to NavList@fer3.com To , send email to NavList-@fer3.com -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
