The 10th legion book

Smashwords marching with caesarbirth of the 10th legion. I bought this book last month and wish i had my money back. He was wrong only in that tenth legion may be the best hunting book of any kind that i have ever read. Titus porcinianus pullus has settled into life as a centurion of the 1st legion. Fork in the road was written for new hunter but a lot can be learned from it and it is a great reminder of things as well. Tenth legion has long been considered the greatest and most hilarious book on turkey hunting. Birth of the 10th legion is a definitive work of historical fiction. Too often, historians focus their energies on the major figureheads. Marching with caesarbirth of the 10th legionnook book. Grand army of the republic badge pinned to the velvet pad opposite photograph.

The book will be red leather bound, feathered end pages, gold foil titles, signed and numbered. The critically acclaimed marching with caesar book series is a firstperson narrative, written in the form of a memoir of titus pullus, legionary, optio, first spear centurion of caesars 6th and 10th legion written three years after his retirement as camp prefect, when titus is 61 years old. Dandocollins writes in his introduction that thirty years of research went into this book. The epic saga of julius caesars elite tenth legion and the armies of rome. Legio x fretensis the gospel according to the romans. Together, bound by ties of unshakeable loyalty, a legion is a force that can extinguish the stars and shake the very heavens. I have short spurs as well, tom kelly is a funny guy and these short writings make waiting at doctors offices and waiting out the rain bearable.

All are released or will release in 2015 from iheart book publishing. Marching with caesar book series historical fiction by. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Many people who hunt turkeys do so with an attention to detail, a regard for strategy, tactics, and operations, and a disregard. It was published by the lyons press and has a total of 4 pages in the book. Long before the coming of the imperium, the realm of ultramar was ruled by roboute guilliman, the last battle king of macragge. There are still records of the x gemina in vienna in the beginning of the 5th century. Alone, a legionary is a formidable foe as far beyond a man as the wolf is beyond the sheep. Buy a cheap copy of birth of the 10th legion book by r. It is narrated in both the 1st and 3rd persons view of events.

If you only read one turkeyhunting book during your lifetime, make sure its tom kellys 1973 classic tenth legion. The last part of the book follows the history of x fretensis not x gemina. The book loses steam a bit after the 10th drops from caesars favor after pharsala portrait of a centurieslong roman institution. He took his hand and gently felt the worn and slightly tattered dust cover and looked at it for a moment in silence if he were looking at a long lost heirloom that brought back distance memories of a long. Tom got the rights to his 1973 classic, tenth legion, back from globe pequot press.

Julius caesars mighty tenth legion spqr legio x equestris this is not directly related to julius caesar but its still worth a look. Jan 19, 2014 marching with caesarbirth of the 10th legion was my first published novel, and is the first in a completed series that covers the career of titus pullus, his adopted son gaius porcinianus pullus, grandson titus porcinianus pullus, and his greatgrandson gnaeus volusenianus pullus. Progeny of evolution series guide the other kind, the corporation. Birth of the 10th legion book ottawa public library. Mar 16, 2011 the historians have dissented, theorising that the ninth did not disappear in britain at all, arguing both book and film are wrong.

Their theory has been far more mundane the legion was, in fact. Sample from tenth legion audio book read by colonel tom kelly. The legion fought in various provinces of the late roman republic and early roman empire. Tenth legion mounted, a roman legion, was levied by julius caesar in 61 bc when he was the governor of hispania ulterior. Tenth legion white edition autographed copy by tom kelly. The title of this book is tenth legion white edition and it was written by tom kelly, tom, colonel kelly. Tenth legion tithables personal property tax or tithe and horse tax there are in the clerks office of rockingham county, virginia, some of the old personal property tax books. Unidentified soldier in union uniform of the 56th new york. Many people who hunt turkeys do so with an attention to detail, a regard for strategy, tactics, and operations, and a disregard for personal comfort and convenience that ranks. Aug 19, 2015 sample from tenth legion audio book read by colonel tom kelly.

The name equestris was applied after caesar mounted legionaries from the tenth on horses as a ruse in a parley with the german king ariovistus in 58. I have called this the horse tax for the reason that the horses seem. Maybe its a book about life posing as a hunting book just to get us started turning pages. This article is about the 10th legion, romes finest and caesars favorite. The stone was found in secondary use as part of the cover of a deep cistern, hence the semicircular hole that allowed the drawing of water. Felix liked gambling, saxum liked women, kratos fought, ignavus stole, corvus killed and the rest joined in one way or.

And then, maybe its not even a hunting book at all. The book starts with a detailed forward which is a sets the scene and gives a taster of what is to come. I then told him the story of how i came in possession of this copy of the tenth legion. A unique and splendidly researched story, following the trials and triumphs of julius caesars legio xarguably the most famous legion of its dayfrom its activation to the slogging battle of munda and from thapsus, caesars tactical masterpiece, to the grim siege of the jewish fortress of masada. When reporting events 2,000 years ago there are few if any records of the common folk. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.

Legio x fretensis tenth legion of the strait was a legion of the imperial roman army. This copy is inscribed by lawton chiles, former governor of florida, on the flyleaf. Tips, tactics, and insights on turkey hunting by tom. The book tells about the legion enlistment, days as a legionnaire, and their retirement. Legio tertia decima geminia, in english the th twin legion, also known as legio tertia decima gemina, was a legion of the imperial roman army. Legio ix hispana 9th legion spanish, also written legio nona hispana or legio viiii hispana, was a legion of the imperial roman army that existed from the 1st century bc until at least ad 120. The historical information is well presented with descriptions of the many battles and the famous conquerors themselves. The twenty space marine legions, also known as the legiones astartes, were created by the emperor to take part in the great crusade in what was later known as the first founding. Tenth legion rare red 40th anniversary edition only. Titus pullus, the hero of the 10th legion and the marching with caesar series, tells his story from the very beginning of his life, starting with his relationship with his father, how his friendship with vibius domitius began, and how their burning ambition to join the legions was helped by a veteran nicknamed cyclops. A classic, humorous look at turkey hunting, which has fast become a cu. Sep 18, 2016 tenth legion tom kelly turkey hunting book new preface by the author 1998 nice stay safe and healthy.

Came signed with a special gift from the colonel himself. We titled the new book, tom kellys tenth legion, white edition. Felix liked gambling, saxum liked women, kratos fought, ignavus stole, corvus killed and the rest joined in one way or another. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.

Legio x fretensis tenth legion of the sea straits was formed around 40 bc by octavian to fight in the civil wars after the assassination of julius caesar. The inscription dating from 129 ad was dedicated by the 10th legion fretensis to hadrian, the roman emperor who rebuilt jerusalem in 5 ad and renamed it aelia capitolina. They had been printing in paperback until last year. The authors first of many titles on hunting wild turkey. Many people who hunt turkeys do so with an attention to detail, a regard for strategy, tactics, and operations, and a disregard for personal comfort and convenience that ranks second only to war. Tips, tactics, and insights on turkey hunting by kelly, tom and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles. Old tenth legion marriages in rockingham county, virginia.

Tenth legion white edition autographed copy quantity limited to 5 per household. C by caesar when he was governor of baetica, or further spain, when caesar needed 3 legions for his spanish campaign. Because x fretensis is mentioned in the history books while x gemina is not. Tenth legion audio cd january 26, 2006 by tom kelly author visit amazons tom kelly page. The book does concentrate on the 10th legion s early years which is unsurprising and tells the story of roman legionnaires well. Caesars legion i felt this was an excellent book, extremely well researched and superbly written. This edition of marching with caesarbirth of the 10th le.

Legio decima gemina the twins tenth legion, was a legion of the imperial roman army. The legion appears to have still been in existence in the 5th century ad. Feb 12, 2002 i bought this book last month and wish i had my money back. It was one of the four legions used by julius caesar in 58 bc, for his invasion of gaul. I killed my first turkey in 2001, but still not sure if im in the 10th legion. It was founded by the young gaius octavius later to become augustus caesar in 4140 bc to fight during the period of civil war that started the dissolution of the roman republic. Tenth legion tom kelly turkey hunting book new preface by.

Jim casada refers to kelly as the unofficial poet laureate of wild turkey hunting, or, put another way, the old colonel is in command of the tenth legion. Tenth legion by kelly, tom and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Unidentified soldier in union uniform of the 56th new york volunteers 10th legion and forage cap. Also includes a letter laid in dated january 24, 1979 from governor chiles recounting a successful hunting trip to texas. Jan 22, 2002 we get an excellent storytellers survey of the rise of julius caesar and the creation of the 10th legion caesars legion of the title in spain. Like they are out there for the enjoyment of the hunt as well as the kill. The daughter and life in the time of decline are pg. The book is about the days of the tenth legion and more 7th, 8th, 9th.

I have the 10th legion that is shown in the amazon link. The space marine legions, or the legiones astartes in high gothic, were the original unit formations of the space marines created during the first founding by the emperor of. The tenth was the first legion levied personally by caesar and was consistently his most trusted. X fretensis is then recorded to have existed at least until the 410s. Tenth legionhas long been considered the greatest and most hilarious book on turkey hunting. Birth of the 10th legion and iberian campaign 61 b. Symbol of power took place of the 9th april 2011 at the bonus arena in hull 12. Not that firsttime turkey hunters shouldnt read the book, but you will enjoy and relate to it more if youve walked the turkey woods for a few years first. Seems to me like a member of the tenth legion is a breed of person who looks at hunting differently than most.

In caesars legion stephen dandocollins provides readers an account of the most famous roman legion, the tenth, that both novices and enthusiasts of roman history can enjoy. It was one of julius caesars key units in gaul and in the civil war, and was the legion with which he famously crossed the rubicon on january 10, 49 bc. We titled the new book, tom kellys tenth legion, 40th anniversary edition. Maybe im wrong, but there are lots of folks that kill turkeys that arent what i would consider tenth legion. The first book in the primarchs, roboute guilliman lord of ultramar is written by david annandale and contains information on roboute guilliman and the ultramarines legion. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. All the space marines of a legion battlebrothers amongst themselves were modified with help of the dna samples of a single primarch.

Apr 08, 2020 i just finished the book again last night and partly agree with you but the colonel makes it very clear, you have to kill or attempt to kill a turkey when you call him in, you dont cheat him by giving him a gift he didnt ask for. Tenth legion has long been considered the greatest and most hilarious book on turkey. Peake 2014, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Marching with caesar book series historical fiction by rw. Books monographs book with digital images language. Title unidentified soldier in union uniform of the 56th new york volunteers 10th legion with musket and sword summary photograph shows insignia on right breast pocket of a shield with an embedded x probably designating the 56th new york volunteers, also known as the 10th legion. The historians have dissented, theorising that the ninth did not disappear in britain at all, arguing both book and film are wrong. The hunting classic, tenth legion, has long been considered the greatestmost. Yet until now it was only available in a privately published edition. Octavian called it the tenth in honor of caesars famed tenth legion, and it earned its nickname of the sea. The horus heresy primarchs novels warhammer 40k fandom.