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Written by Peter E Randall Publisher
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 SEACAOST BOOKS
Kirkus Reviews, called “The World’s Toughest Book Critics,” has named Uncertain Journey, a new novel by author James Rouman published by Peter E. Randall Publisher of Portsmouth, NH, to this year’s “Best Indie of 2011.” Kirkus reviews more than 5,000 books each year but only named 50 as the top “Best Indie” books, honoring books from independent authors. (Continued below)
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Written by J. Dennis Robinson
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NEW BOOK JUST RELEASED
American privateers played an important role in the two wars with England that forged this nation. Two years in the making by historian J. Dennis Robinson, this is the story of America’s “patriot pirates,” and much more. It is also the story of two letters of marquee named LYNX, both rakish privateers. The first Lynx was captured in the War of 1812. The second built at Rockport, Maine and registered at Portsmouth, NH, sails today. Order your colorful copy now.
BUY AUTOGRAPHED FIRST EDITION COPIES
EXCLUSIVELY FROM THE AUTHOR
PRIVATEER LYNX will be returning to Portsmouth in 2012 (date TBA)
so be sure to get your copy of the book this winter and read the full story
in time for the 2012 BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION,
Support your local authors.
Order a signed copy for $35 (plus $3.99 postage).Postage includes media mail book rate in sturdy cardboard box container. (Allow at least two weeks for delivery, continental USA shipping only.)
“The War of 1812 privateer Lynx comes to life brilliantly in America’s Privateer…an inspiring book.”
-- PETER STANFORD, President Emeritus, National Maritime Historical Society
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Author J. Dennis Robinson has vividly told the tale of Lynx and the war of 1812, an informative and moving “sea yarn” for a contemporary audience. This engaging story is accompanied by over 190 color photographs, maps, and paintings – a must read for sailors and landlubbers alike.
Hardbound, 184 pages, 9 x 11”
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Written by Patricia Goodwin
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 SEACOAST BOOKS
It has finally happened. We are receiving press releases for new books, not from publishers and promoters, but from the authors themselves. Case in point is the new novella When Two Women Die, a history-paranormal-romance-crime novella about Marblehead, Massachusetts. You can own it for $2.99 and receive it wirelessly in 60 seconds on devices that sell for as little as $115 -- or your phone. No agents. No editors. No trees. We asked the author about her experience. (Continued below)
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Written by Jeremy D'Entremont
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 SEACOAST BOOKS
Historian Jeremy D’Entremont has a new book and we have the introduction. This volume, first of a planned series, focuses on a dozen dramatic shipwrecks from among 700 in the Gulf of Maine. In the tradition of Edward Rowe Snow the author tells salty tales of Maine wrecks including The Nottingham Galley, The Angel Gabriel, the Penobscot Expedition, Royal Tar, Steamer Bohemian and more. (Continued below)
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Written by Seacoast Books
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 RiverRun Bookstore and the Portsmouth Athenaeum present local author Rodney K. Watterson. Rodney will talk about his new book, 32 in '44: Building the Portsmouth Submarine Fleet in World War II. The Portsmouth Athenaeum will hold a reception across the street after the event that begins at 7pm on March 31, 2011. (Continued below)
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Written by Shirley Elder Lyons
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NH BOOKS
Veteran political reporter Shirley Elder Lyons, working with Elizabeth MacGregor Bates, has produced a book acclaimed as “fascinating” and a “great read”. It’s called Over the Hill Hikers, and is published by Peter E. Randall Publisher of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. (Continued below)
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Written by Celia Thaxter
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 SEACOAST POETRY GUIDE
The more we delve into Celia Thaxter’s poem about little Piccola, the more we discover how popular this poem used to be. We’re trying to bring it back. So here is a bonus Web page with additional illustrations from books that featured the holiday poem. Below you’ll also find a detailed study guide for homeschoolers who may wish to use the poem with students. (Continued below)
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Written by John Perrault
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SEACOAST POETRY
A new poem by Portsmouth laureate John Perrault composed for the poet's mother as she approached a century on this earth. (Read poem below)
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Written by BP Shillaber
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 VINTAGE CHRISTMAS
This little chestnut comes from Portsmouth-born writer BP Shillaber whose literary character Mrs. Partington was among the best known women in 19th century America. Except that, like Mrs. Doubtfire, she was a man in petticoats. Shillaber’s “carpet bag” of humor includes this long forgotten holiday memory with her mischievous nephew Ike, dredged up for your reading pleasure. (Continued below)
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Written by BP Shillaber
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 SEACOAST POEMS
What if they gave a war and nobody fought? It happened here early in the 17th century. The first white settlers in the Piscataqua region almost had a big battle over who owned what land. The battle almost took place at what is now Hilton Point in Newington, NH. THe name is ironic, and there is even a marker on the spot. The poem is by our old buddy BP Shillaber. (Continued below)
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