What are you reading?
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Noob4Life
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Re: What are you reading?
Like it or not, the Climax mine is a big part of Colorado's history. Voynick's book provides a lot of interesting insight into this whole operation, from discovery all the way through to the 2012 restart. After reading this book I can't believe that in all my visits to Leadville, I still have not taken the time to visit the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum. I'll make sure that happens next time!
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justiner
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Klad24
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Just finished Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand and I consider it one of the best books I've ever read. The amount of willpower required to survive a Japanese POW camp is incomprehensible to me.
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scott goldberg
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Postcards from the Ledge by Greg Child
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12ersRule
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"The Log from the Sea of Cortez" - Steinbeck and Ricketts.
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JChitwood
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“The Push” by Tommy Caldwell. Not sure but it appears I’m not as good at rock climbing as he is.
"I'll make it." - Jimmy Chitwood
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slick
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Re: What are you reading?
Try "Bell of Africa". It's an autobiography of an elephant hunter 1900-1930. If you aren't into hunting, it is an eye opener about social life in Africa and the descriptions of the country and it's wildlife are revealing.
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MtnHub
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Olivia Hawker, The Ragged Edge of Night
Historical novel, but based on a true story. One of the best books I've read in a long time!
Historical novel, but based on a true story. One of the best books I've read in a long time!
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Brian Thomas
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The History of the French Revolution: A New World Begins by Jeremy Popkin.
Pros: France abolishes monarchy and establishes a republic.
Cons: Napoleon ravages the continent of Europe in war.
In case anyone forgot, even Robespierre got the guillotine. The revolution eats itself, as most usually do...
Pros: France abolishes monarchy and establishes a republic.
Cons: Napoleon ravages the continent of Europe in war.
In case anyone forgot, even Robespierre got the guillotine. The revolution eats itself, as most usually do...
"I try my best to be just like I am, but everybody wants you to be just like them" - Bob Dylan
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Scott P
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Re: What are you reading?
Which book are you looking for? I believe all of them but Arch Bagger are available on his website.
I'm old, slow and fat. Unfortunately, those are my good qualities.
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JTOlson26
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"The Coddling of the American Mind" by Haidt and Lukianoff.
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douglas
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Re: What are you reading?
I Am C-3PO by Anthony Daniels. For anyone in their 40s or 50s who grew up with Star Wars it's a fun read.