Well, Dr. Doyon is now on my top 5 list. This book like a journey with a friend-person that I only hoped thought the same way about stuff that I did! Yeah, a little Twin Peaks, but that was never a book. This is like the Twin Peaks but different and original that you don't have to run home on time for. Put it in your glove compartment! Read it while you wait! And I found out this town is a REAL town! How do they feel now? So human and exposed? I know it's fiction, but this book put one idea in my mind, and I don't know if it even meant to BUT ... There is no such THING AS FICTION!!! What a treat!!! Thanks Mr. Bonneville Man. I wonder if you've been there, or it they are waiting for you -:)

It's hard to explain. How often do you come across a book that you can't wait to finish, and then when you finish it, you are like jonesing for more. I hope this author has a book#2 in mind!I didn't like Catcher in the Rye, and this was nothing like that, but it should be read in schools -- make people WANT to read, instead of not. It had a personal effect on me that, well, not only is nothing really a cooincidence, but perhaps cooincidences are somehow spiritual puns for us to learn and grow from? I'm still digesting it, just finished the last chapter, and well, until the next book, I think I'll give it a re-read. Like Harry Potter (and sorry, because I know a lot of people don't like Harry Potter -- but I loved the books!) and like them, I only hope the author can keep the stamina to give us a few more volumes ... please? :-) And thanks to Amazon, I see he is a musician, and I am going to order the "other people who liked this ordered" CD which is amazingly, a compilation of music by an artist who once HAD the magic the author speaks about in this book, and in hearing his music through new voices, I hope to remember him and hope he is inspired to have that MAGIC FEELING again. Cooincidence that this author worked toward a compilation of random cool people performing one of my once favorite artists pieces? I think not! Another Spiritual Pun. Thank you for this book.

Mark Doyon's Bonneville Stories is a compendium of ten short stories set in the fictional town of Bonneville, Virginia and introducing a variety of memorable characters caught up in circumstances all to familiar to American small towns everywhere -- the decline of commerce, the encroachment of developers, the exodus of young people. These wonderfully crafted and compelling tales of fate and the freedom to choose include: Going Underground; A Shortness of Breath; Sooner or Later; Early Out in Ohio; Chemical Sky; Lightning Strikes; Green Grow the Azaleas; Deliver Me; An Act of God?; and The Blue Flame. Mark Doyon is a consummately skilled writer and Bonneville Stories clearly documents him as an author to watch for in the future!

This seductive book is more than an excellent history of fine linen. It is a sensuous and seductively, elegant book! The author, Francoise de Bonneville give the reader more than a lesson on the history of textiles. She presents us with some of the most extrodinary examples of bed linens, tablecloths and napkins. Apart from the excellent section on the social history and care of fine linen, she presents detailed information about the various types of linens used, fibers, color, and weaves. The must sumptous commissions were the set of bedsheets created for American Heiress Barbara Hutton. These pink sheets were made out of silk and trimmed with point de Paris lace, fouteeen inches wide, Which was made by d'Porthault & Co. Examples of the two major Italian linen firms, Frette and Pratesi are also well represented. I agree with my fellow reviewer. This is an excellent gift for a bride; but don't be surprised to learn that men would be just as likely to buy this book as women. It is worth every Dollar!

This book, written with a forward by the Porthaults (who better to comment on fine linens?), is wonderful and I highly recommend it, price notwithstanding. This book is translated from the French and inlcudes: a history of linens, from chintz to damask; a glossary of embroidery stitches and styles with notations of illustrations throughout the book; and photographs of the finest linens in the world (including many made by the Porthaults). This book is very large and would make such a lovely gift for anyone who collects linens or who does fine embroidery.

This book, translated from the French, is beautifully beguiling in its phrasing. Relates the history and techniques of the production and embroidery of exquisite linens. Photographs are handsome and even the dust cover is worth framing. Makes a great reference book as well as entertaining reading. One of my all time favorites

While some historians portray Bonneville as an arrogant, contemptuous, bumbling buffoon of the fur trade era, others also denounce the manner in which Irving attempts to place Bonneville on a pedestal. There are certainly subjects open to controversy, such as Irving's treatment (through Bonneville?) of Joseph Walker's "non-authorized" expedition to California, or the building of Fort Bonneville, known to the trappers as Fort Nonsense because of its location, etc. There are well documented accounts of Indian culture; how the trappers coexisted (and didn't) amongst the Native Americans; the never ending feuds between the American Fur Company, the Rocky Mountain Fur Company and the Hudson's Bay Fur Company; the annual mountain rendezvous; the shortages of food; elements of nature; descriptions of geography, geology, etc.; and simply put, survival in the wilderness in the 1830's. This is a classic of the fur trade period, and Irving's writing style is very realistic and expressive of the lifesyles back then.

The book is very factual and very well written. It covers the history of the Salt Flats from the beginning in the early 20's. It brought back some great memories for some of us veteran drivers. I've been going there since 1949. The club I'm in, Land Speed Racers, has 2 of the original participants still racing. Dwayne McKinney and myself, David Ratliff. The pictures show a wide variety of cars, drivers and equipment. I'm glad to have been a small part of this history and happy to still be going to the Flats. See you on the Salt! Dave Ratliff

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not just another feeble attempt at a restoration guide. this book is the definitive work. provided tremendous assistance to me in my mechanical strugles with a basket case bonneville restoration. still have to get your hands greasy!

Only book with detailed parts and specification numbers for all Bonnevilles. Great listing by year displaying differences and colors. Needs index and narrative past 1976.

Good book overall, many pictures of Trimph legends, pictures of most 650 twin-carb models for every year, very detailled specs. Only drawbacks are black-and-white photos only and no index, but things are easy to find; also, the two-page major part number appendix is a picture of a hand-drawn chart and is difficult to read in spots. You need this book if you have to tell the difference between the U.S. east coast and west coast 1964 T120C 'TT' models, for instance. (West coast had 17T gearbox sprocket and a black seat with white piping.) Or, you need this book if you like Bonnies...

This work is essential in restoring any Bonneville. It contains charts of part number changes over each year of the models life. Tim Yeatma

Basically any car enthusiast knows what Bonneville is. The legendary land of impossible speed and unlimited imagination that has captured all of our curiosity at one time or another has been captured by Motorbooks Classic. This is a place where the records were made to be broken and limits are pushed on a regular basis. The aura that surrounds this location has been captured nicely in this excellent look back at the rich history of the track. There are over 175 photos included in the book and all are of high quality and tell their own individual story. The collection of stories, historical data and timeless memories is very impressive as can be expected from Motorbook Classics. Bonneville: The Fastest Place on Earth is one of the most complete and fulfilling books to ever cover the famous Bonneville Salt Flats and it gives us all an explanation as to why we can't drive 55.

This is a great short story of the history of the people that helped design and build Bonneville Dam on the Columbia River. There is a lot of history and a lot gossip, but both are facinating. For those of us who know about and appreciate the dam, this book is a must read.

As a research student at a large Southern California University, I found this book to be invaluable. The rich text and abundant artistic depictions give the reader a sense of understanding the universality of the art of bathing. I found this book to be well written, well illustrated and well documented. Whether your interests are scholarly or leisurely, I'm convinced you too will pat yourself on the back for picking up a copy of this historical gem.