Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Also includes a letter laid in dated january 24, 1979 from governor chiles recounting a successful hunting trip to texas. Tips, tactics, and insights on turkey hunting by kelly, tom and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles. Legio x fretensis the gospel according to the romans. Their theory has been far more mundane the legion was, in fact. Symbol of power took place of the 9th april 2011 at the bonus arena in hull 12. Marching with caesar book series historical fiction by rw. 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. Tenth legion by kelly, tom and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This article is about the 10th legion, romes finest and caesars favorite.
There are still records of the x gemina in vienna in the beginning of the 5th century. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Caesars legion i felt this was an excellent book, extremely well researched and superbly written. It was published by the lyons press and has a total of 4 pages in the book. And then, maybe its not even a hunting book at all. Unidentified soldier in union uniform of the 56th new york volunteers 10th legion and forage cap. Octavian called it the tenth in honor of caesars famed tenth legion, and it earned its nickname of the sea. Tenth legion audio cd january 26, 2006 by tom kelly author visit amazons tom kelly page. 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. Peake 2014, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The title of this book is tenth legion white edition and it was written by tom kelly, tom, colonel kelly. Old tenth legion marriages in rockingham county, virginia. A classic, humorous look at turkey hunting, which has fast become a cu.
The authors first of many titles on hunting wild turkey. Maybe im wrong, but there are lots of folks that kill turkeys that arent what i would consider tenth legion. 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. Tom got the rights to his 1973 classic, tenth legion, back from globe pequot press. If you only read one turkeyhunting book during your lifetime, make sure its tom kellys 1973 classic tenth legion. 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. 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. It was one of the four legions used by julius caesar in 58 bc, for his invasion of gaul. C by caesar when he was governor of baetica, or further spain, when caesar needed 3 legions for his spanish campaign.
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. Maybe its a book about life posing as a hunting book just to get us started turning pages. Too often, historians focus their energies on the major figureheads. 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. 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. I have the 10th legion that is shown in the amazon link.
Dandocollins writes in his introduction that thirty years of research went into this book. The historians have dissented, theorising that the ninth did not disappear in britain at all, arguing both book and film are wrong. Alone, a legionary is a formidable foe as far beyond a man as the wolf is beyond the sheep. Tenth legion white edition autographed copy by tom kelly. The book will be red leather bound, feathered end pages, gold foil titles, signed and numbered. The tenth was the first legion levied personally by caesar and was consistently his most trusted. Grand army of the republic badge pinned to the velvet pad opposite photograph. X fretensis is then recorded to have existed at least until the 410s.
The book loses steam a bit after the 10th drops from caesars favor after pharsala portrait of a centurieslong roman institution. I bought this book last month and wish i had my money back. 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. 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. Smashwords marching with caesarbirth of the 10th legion. 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.
The legion fought in various provinces of the late roman republic and early roman empire. 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. Unidentified soldier in union uniform of the 56th new york. When reporting events 2,000 years ago there are few if any records of the common folk. This copy is inscribed by lawton chiles, former governor of florida, on the flyleaf. We titled the new book, tom kellys tenth legion, 40th anniversary edition. 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.
I then told him the story of how i came in possession of this copy of the tenth legion. Marching with caesar book series historical fiction by. Like they are out there for the enjoyment of the hunt as well as the kill. The book tells about the legion enlistment, days as a legionnaire, and their retirement. All are released or will release in 2015 from iheart book publishing. 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. Sample from tenth legion audio book read by colonel tom kelly. Tenth legionhas long been considered the greatest and most hilarious book on turkey hunting. Long before the coming of the imperium, the realm of ultramar was ruled by roboute guilliman, the last battle king of macragge.
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. 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. Birth of the 10th legion and iberian campaign 61 b. 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. Julius caesars mighty tenth legion spqr legio x equestris this is not directly related to julius caesar but its still worth a look. Titus porcinianus pullus has settled into life as a centurion of the 1st legion. The book starts with a detailed forward which is a sets the scene and gives a taster of what is to come. The book does concentrate on the 10th legion s early years which is unsurprising and tells the story of roman legionnaires well. Felix liked gambling, saxum liked women, kratos fought, ignavus stole, corvus killed and the rest joined in one way or. Books monographs book with digital images language. As a primarch was found, he would receive the command of his respective legion. Marching with caesarbirth of the 10th legionnook book. 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.
The last part of the book follows the history of x fretensis not x gemina. I have called this the horse tax for the reason that the horses seem. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Birth of the 10th legion is a definitive work of historical fiction. We titled the new book, tom kellys tenth legion, white edition. The epic saga of julius caesars elite tenth legion and the armies of rome. Legio x fretensis tenth legion of the strait was a legion of the imperial roman army. It is narrated in both the 1st and 3rd persons view of events. Together, bound by ties of unshakeable loyalty, a legion is a force that can extinguish the stars and shake the very heavens. 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. 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.
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. This edition of marching with caesarbirth of the 10th le. 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. He was wrong only in that tenth legion may be the best hunting book of any kind that i have ever read. The legion appears to have still been in existence in the 5th century ad. All the space marines of a legion battlebrothers amongst themselves were modified with help of the dna samples of a single primarch. Tips, tactics, and insights on turkey hunting by tom. Aug 19, 2015 sample from tenth legion audio book read by colonel tom kelly. Tenth legion has long been considered the greatest and most hilarious book on turkey.
The historical information is well presented with descriptions of the many battles and the famous conquerors themselves. 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 hunting classic, tenth legion, has long been considered the greatestmost. Progeny of evolution series guide the other kind, the corporation. 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. Many people who hunt turkeys do so with an attention to detail, a regard for strategy, tactics, and operations, and a disregard. Tenth legion tom kelly turkey hunting book new preface by. Came signed with a special gift from the colonel himself.
I killed my first turkey in 2001, but still not sure if im in the 10th legion. Tenth legion white edition autographed copy quantity limited to 5 per household. 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. 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. Tenth legion has long been considered the greatest and most hilarious book on turkey hunting. Tenth legion mounted, a roman legion, was levied by julius caesar in 61 bc when he was the governor of hispania ulterior.
They had been printing in paperback until last year. Buy a cheap copy of birth of the 10th legion book by r. The horus heresy primarchs novels warhammer 40k fandom. Felix liked gambling, saxum liked women, kratos fought, ignavus stole, corvus killed and the rest joined in one way or another. 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. Seems to me like a member of the tenth legion is a breed of person who looks at hunting differently than most. Legio decima gemina the twins tenth legion, was a legion of the imperial roman army. Because x fretensis is mentioned in the history books while x gemina is not.