I understand that "Trustee from the Toolroom" by Nevil Shute is a great book for HSMs to read. I don't believe it is readily available anymore. Does anyone have a copy that they would like to sell or lend me?
Thanks!
Need "Trustee from the Toolroom" Book
Jun 30, 2007
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Readily available used. See AbeBooks:
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Mark Rand RTFM
Its an excellent read - Nevil Shute was an accomplished metalworker, there is a technical thread running through most of his books. Plus, they are a good read in their own right - antique by modern standards, but still a good read. Try your local library - ours has most of his works...
Andrew VK3BFA.
it is also available for download in txt format, if you are an ebook sort of guy
But did you enjoy it? I did.
Mark Rand RTFM
I ordered it, received it, read it, and if anyone wants a yellowed old-book-smelling little paperback just send me the postage and it's yours.
Best regards, Spehro Pefhany
On Sun, 08 Jul 2007 18:15:29 -0500, with neither quill nor qualm, Spehro Pefhany quickly quoth:
I read the one where he hid the gold/jewels in the boat. That's not Trustee, is it? If not, please send it to me! He's a great writer.
Proper address is right on the diversify site. Let me know how much and I'll paypal or mail it next week, Spehro. I'm off to CA tomorrow.
- Metaphors Be With You -
Sure did!
Best regards, Spehro Pefhany
it is. they tries to bury jewels in concrete on a boat.
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That's the one, so you've read it.
Best regards, Spehro Pefhany
On Sun, 08 Jul 2007 21:12:39 -0500, with neither quill nor qualm, Spehro Pefhany quickly quoth:
Darn. Our library system (now defunct) had only a couple of his books. I was hoping this was a new one. Well, now that I've given up TV, I'm finding all sorts of good deals on books on eBay. 44 last month for $24. (33 for $16 and 11 for $8, delivered) It sure beats $65/mo for nothing to watch on the 500 channels of DISH network. I found Rand's _Atlas Shrugged_ on Freecycle locally and its 1084 pages kept me busy for a couple weeks.
Thanks anyway.
- Metaphors Be With You -
Have you tried Leon Uris or James Michener? Gerry :-)} London, Canada
Try looking over this site which lists upcoming used book sales by State:
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Most of the used book sales in my area have prices ranging from 50 cents to $3 for hard covers and 25 cents to $1 for paperbacks. Some of the larger sales will have 50,000 titles to peruse. Usually they are grouped by genre only, plan on doing a lot of looking :)
You may find some ongoing sales too if you don't want to wait.
...and be sure to check for metalworking books. In the non-fiction section.
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