A History of Shipping

JH Tabernacle

Shipping history doesn't get sexier than this

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lana writergirl wrote 846 days ago

this is a great book, the best.

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fody wrote 542 days ago

I thought it was a bit predictable, but very consistent. I think you have managed to pluck the idea right out of your head and place it into mine, but you didn't leave much to my imagination. I suspect you intentionally left it open for a sequel--am I right?

Forrest--Council of the Ark

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Crossie wrote 740 days ago

I was hooked from the first word! However, although you made an interesting start, by the fourth chapter I developed a slight feeling of deja vu. You should be careful not to repeat facts you've already unveiled to the reader.

You write in very long paragraphs – breaking these up a little will make it easier to follow the narrative. It should also speed up the pace, which drops in places, particularly at the beginning of chapter three.

You appear to use verbs and nouns interchangeably. A little hint: 'test' (noun) is a quiz or an examination; 'test' (verb) means to quiz or to examine. I noticed several cases of incorrect use in chap two, para three, and particularly in chap four. In addition, I feel your vocabulary is somewhat limited – a good thesaurus would be enormously beneficial.

Finally, beware of your tendency to waffle. Why use 39,452 words when just one will do?

Crossie
Parable of a Fool

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Paul T. wrote 804 days ago

A very original look at the subject, but it really lacks an authentic nautical flavour. Try re-writing with 'avast' or 'ahoy'.

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Rudolf Pantz wrote 804 days ago

I 'read' as far as chapter two.......... it was then that a spotted a pattern forming.

I don't think Tabernacle is your real name............

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Jupiter Echoes wrote 825 days ago

Great prose...authentic dialogue....i can surely say this book will get to the ed's desk....

BACKED.

Jupiter Echoes
DREam Diamond.....

PS... this book is a TESTament to how books should be written.

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kizgikate wrote 846 days ago

I found this book a little testier than I am used to. I'm an editor of historical texts so I was hoping to have my skills put to test, perhaps examine what was under discussion. I am left quizzical. (but please do post it as I recently have read two thick theses on shipping on the Black Sea in the Ottoman era...) TEST!

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Jim Darcy wrote 846 days ago

I found your chapters a little repetitive in nature, you may want to consider changing your line spacing on occasion. I am not an expert on nautical matters and your book has merely confirmed my lack of knowledge. jim D Serpent's Blood

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lana writergirl wrote 846 days ago

this is a great book, the best.

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