A book Graham, a Vietnam veteran liked, was Black Horse Riders by Philip Keith. It records the efforts of rescuing a small US Army unit which discovered a Viet Cong stronghold.
Neville talked about The Diaries of a Welsh Swagman (1869 – 1898) by Joseph Jenkins. Jenkins wrote of three characteristics peculiar to the Victorian colonial farmer: 'exhausting the land, abusing the horses and bouncing men.' The diaries were bought by the State Library of Victoria and are one item of only 21 in the Library's Treasures and Curios collection.
David spoke about Nuts and Bolts by Roma Agrawal, who looks at the impact and development of nails, wheels, springs, magnets, string and pumps on our lives.
Our group meets on the 4th Wednesday from 2 to 4pm. Our next meeting is on Wednesday 23rd August. More 'wise guys' welcome!
David Palmer