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I have been drafted to babysit a sick grandchild which gives me a bit of 'sit down' time and I was going through old folders.
I can't believe I wrote 'The Dread Pirate Tabor' eleven years ago.
In the browsing, I came across this piece, and wondering what it was, I opened it, and immediately melted. Tabor was one of those romping adventures that sucked the brain from my body and stuffed it into a different place... a different time... a different everything - and it was wonderful.
The image next to the poem was done for me by my daughter.
enjoy...
Vixyy
I have been drafted to babysit a sick grandchild which gives me a bit of 'sit down' time and I was going through old folders.
I can't believe I wrote 'The Dread Pirate Tabor' eleven years ago.
In the browsing, I came across this piece, and wondering what it was, I opened it, and immediately melted. Tabor was one of those romping adventures that sucked the brain from my body and stuffed it into a different place... a different time... a different everything - and it was wonderful.
The image next to the poem was done for me by my daughter.
enjoy...
Vixyy
Category Story / All
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I remember reading it seven years ago. If anyone here hasn't read it, you should. My Amazon review follows:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Captivating
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2014
I recently finished reading this and couldn't put it down. I must wholeheartedly agree with the previous review. The author demonstrated not only a compelling story telling style, but a mastery of the arcane terminology of sailing 18-19th century sloops, barques, brigs and various other square/gaff rigged vessels as well as the battle tactics of the period. I learned things about sea battles you never see in history books, particularly how to load/reload, aim, fire, manage the recoil, secure and disable shipboard artillery. The tactical use of the light but devastating carronade was also enlightening. Forget that the two pirate crews involved are exclusively male and female and "prefer" it that way; forget that the nationalities are represented (quite well) by various anthropomorphic species, this story is about betrayal, honor, love, loyalties, intrigue, rivalries, spies and overcoming all of the former to band together for a common cause. The author's description of the longboat race alone is well worth the price of admission. Oh, and when you're finished, you'll know the origins of the phrase "It's your turn in the barrel."
5.0 out of 5 stars
Captivating
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2014
I recently finished reading this and couldn't put it down. I must wholeheartedly agree with the previous review. The author demonstrated not only a compelling story telling style, but a mastery of the arcane terminology of sailing 18-19th century sloops, barques, brigs and various other square/gaff rigged vessels as well as the battle tactics of the period. I learned things about sea battles you never see in history books, particularly how to load/reload, aim, fire, manage the recoil, secure and disable shipboard artillery. The tactical use of the light but devastating carronade was also enlightening. Forget that the two pirate crews involved are exclusively male and female and "prefer" it that way; forget that the nationalities are represented (quite well) by various anthropomorphic species, this story is about betrayal, honor, love, loyalties, intrigue, rivalries, spies and overcoming all of the former to band together for a common cause. The author's description of the longboat race alone is well worth the price of admission. Oh, and when you're finished, you'll know the origins of the phrase "It's your turn in the barrel."
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