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Also it seems like most western authors think that everyone used a 45 caliber pistol. Actually the most popular cartridge caliber in the Old West was the 44-40. Most carried this caliber cartridge because they could use it in both their pistol and rifle and did not have to carry two types of cartridges. Also if you are interested look up the Ferguson Rifle designed in 1770 by Major Patrick Ferguson of the British Army. History lesson off. Apache Last edited by Apache; 08-18-2020 at 09:05 AM. |
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-"unputdownable" -when the listed title includes a description (So-and-So and the Such-and-Such: The Amazing Unputdownable Interesting New Story That Will Have You Reading Through the Night) -saga -generations -descriptions beginning with reviews The "yes" triggers: -a very short description that doesn't reveal the whole plot -"for fans of..." Looks like I'm the only sucker for this on this thread. Sure, half of them don't live up to the hype, but I still have to give it a go, just in case ![]() |
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I cringe when a blurb claims the author is "at the height of his/her powers." Oh please.
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This used to be one for me until authors I otherwise respect started doing it (Douglas Clegg, what were you thinking?).
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Here is a paragraph of all turn offs of a soon to be released book.
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I have always wondered how the Napoleonic War would have gone if the British Army had adopted the Ferguson Rifle.
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I saw Blondie at a free concert one summer. They were very good.
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