Author Topic: Caving book ideas for christmas (Read 1037 times)

benshannon · « **on:** October 28, 2021, 12:14:43 pm »

I cave a lot in the peak district and with Christmas coming im keen to ask for more books. what would you recommend. obvs I have COPD.

why isn't there anything as nice as mendips underground for the peak district? or is there and I haven't seen it yet.

I also have the adventures of another pooh which is an amazing read, so any other recommendations like that.

SamT · « **Reply #1 on:** October 28, 2021, 12:42:07 pm »

https://ukcaving.com/board/index.php?topic=20226.0

badger · « **Reply #2 on:** October 28, 2021, 12:44:27 pm »

I would say mendip underground is actually a very good book, unfortunately currently out of print I believe, unless one of the caving clubs in mendips still have stashed away for sale.

pwhole · « **Reply #3 on:** October 28, 2021, 12:46:50 pm »

I appreciate the plug Sam, but sadly I sold the last copies in April - it's now officially sold out. Though there is a copy on eBay currently. I do have three of these left, though probably too specific to be of interest to cavers:

https://pwhole.com/adventurers.htm

PeteHall · « **Reply #4 on:** October 28, 2021, 12:49:59 pm »

Not peak related, but Jim Eyre's books would make a brilliant gift for any caver who hasn't got them already and currently on offer from Wild Places: https://www.wildplaces.co.uk/jim-eyre-books.html

While in my view, Jim isn't a world-class writer and some of his descriptions and writing style are a little clunky and not very "polished", the stories he tells more than make up for that! His illustrations are also hilarious and add another dimension to many of his tales. An absolute must-read for any caver.

paul · « **Reply #5 on:** October 28, 2021, 01:04:20 pm »

I'm not saying to buy them from Amazon, but it's a handy way of listing the books:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Books-James-Rieuwerts/s?rh=n%3A266239%2Cp_27%3AJames+Rieuwerts

pwhole · « **Reply #6 on:** October 28, 2021, 02:38:35 pm »

Hmm, 'Adventurers' is almost double the list price on Amazon. So there you go

Cantclimbtom · « **Reply #7 on:** October 28, 2021, 02:55:13 pm »

It's not Peak District
It's not caving
It's not even a real physical book (sadly I don't know any way to get it except Kindle edition)

So this doesn't tick any of your boxes, but... a very left-field suggestion

https://www.amazon.co.uk/MOSES-KELLOW-AUTOBIOGRAPHY-CROESOR-MANAGER-ebook/dp/B07J9KS98J

JohnMCooper · « **Reply #8 on:** October 28, 2021, 02:55:26 pm »

If you are interested in background history then Jim Puttrell Pioneer Climber & Cave Explorer by J P Craddock ISBN 978 1848761-803 is a good read. Not sure where you would get a copy from though.

Pitlamp · « **Reply #9 on:** October 28, 2021, 04:23:56 pm »

I'll second that suggestion. You could email the publishers via: books@troubador.com or give 'em a call on 0116 279 2299.

Their website is: https://www.troubador.co.uk/matador/ Looks like a self publishing outfit, so they should at least be able to get a message to the author and ask him to contact you.

mikem · « **Reply #10 on:** October 28, 2021, 07:46:06 pm »

£50 at:
http://www.antiqbook.co.uk/boox/edw/273455.shtml

Presumably the mining museum at Matlock have some options...

pwhole · « **Reply #11 on:** October 28, 2021, 07:52:48 pm »

It's not worth £50 - not for the info in it that's useful. From a Peak District Caving perspective I was quite disappointed, and there are better sources of info out there, but it would involve some effort. It's definitely out of print though, so depends how desperate you are, I guess!

moletta · « **Reply #12 on:** October 28, 2021, 08:42:04 pm »

I'd like a copy of Craddock's book about Jim Puttrell. Sounds like I'm not the only one. Maybe time for a reprint?

mikem · « **Reply #13 on:** October 28, 2021, 08:48:49 pm »

Looking at the publisher's website, you need to lobby the author rather than them (northants):
http://worldcat.org/identities/lccn-nb2008020994/

Tomferry · « **Reply #14 on:** October 28, 2021, 09:25:29 pm »

Northamptonshire where I live find me the address I’ll hand deliver the letter of order

mikem · « **Reply #15 on:** October 28, 2021, 09:51:59 pm »

Probably not too hard to find if you ask around

davel · « **Reply #16 on:** October 29, 2021, 07:59:22 am »

Quote from: Cantclimbtom on October 28, 2021, 02:55:13 pm

It's not Peak District
It's not caving
It's not even a real physical book (sadly I don't know any way to get it except Kindle edition)
So this doesn't tick any of your boxes, but... a very left-field suggestion

https://www.amazon.co.uk/MOSES-KELLOW-AUTOBIOGRAPHY-CROESOR-MANAGER-ebook/dp/B07J9KS98J

I don't know if it's actually available, but the physical book is still being advertised by the publisher Delfryn Publications on their website https://www.delfrynpublications.co.uk/store.php?v=19 at £10.

Disclaimer: Although the publisher's website has a review of the book that I originally wrote for the Welsh Mines Society Newsletter, I have no connection with the publisher other than receiving a free review copy.

Dave

David Rose · « **Reply #17 on:** October 29, 2021, 10:05:14 am »

Beneath the Mountains, by me and Richard Gregson, is really jolly good.

droid · « **Reply #18 on:** October 29, 2021, 10:41:31 am »

Quote from: David Rose on October 29, 2021, 10:05:14 am

Beneath the Mountains, by me and Richard Gregson, is really jolly good.

It is.

It's a highly readable and humorous account of expedition life in Northern Spain in the 80s.

Cantclimbtom · « **Reply #19 on:** October 29, 2021, 10:55:12 am »

Quote from: davel on October 29, 2021, 07:59:22 am

... the physical book is still being advertised by the publisher Delfryn Publications on their website https://www.delfrynpublications.co.uk/store.php?v=19 at £10.
... ...

Thanks!! Ordered a copy. That might not help Ben's Christmas list, but that's my Dad's Christmas present sorted

T pot 2 · « **Reply #20 on:** October 30, 2021, 08:05:01 pm »

For a little fiction
Whistling clough
By Walt Unsworth
Is an historical lead mining read

al · « **Reply #21 on:** October 31, 2021, 07:50:11 am »

For something a little different ... I wouldn't hesitate to recommend any of John Gillett's excellent books. "Sixty Years of Caves and Caving", "A Bedside Book for Older Cavers", "North Bucks Yokel" etc.

moorebooks · « **Reply #22 on:** November 05, 2021, 04:07:55 pm »

Quote from: Cantclimbtom on October 28, 2021, 02:55:13 pm

It's not Peak District
It's not caving
It's not even a real physical book (sadly I don't know any way to get it except Kindle edition)
So this doesn't tick any of your boxes, but... a very left-field suggestion

https://www.amazon.co.uk/MOSES-KELLOW-AUTOBIOGRAPHY-CROESOR-MANAGER-ebook/dp/B07J9KS98J

You didn't look far I have them in stock - on my front page now

Mike

rhychydwr1 · « **Reply #23 on:** November 05, 2021, 04:42:00 pm »

My favourite is Limestone and Caves of North West England by Tony Waltham:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/275012892199?mkevt=1&mkpid=0&emsid=e12000.m43.l6300&mkcid=7&ch=osgood&euid=1d6cb448af6045bcb0685dd3fb2165e0&bu=43179697599&exe=0&ext=0&osub=-1%7E1&crd=20211103072658&segname=12000&sojTags=ch%3Dch%2Cbu%3Dbu%2Cnqt%3Dnqt%2Cnqc%3Dnqc%2Cmdbreftime%3Dmdbreftime%2Ces%3Des%2Cec%3Dec%2Cexe%3Dexe%2Cext%3Dext%2Cexe%3Dexe%2Cext%3Dext%2Cosub%3Dosub%2Ccrd%3Dcrd%2Csegname%3Dsegname%2Cchnl%3Dmkcid

Cantclimbtom · « **Reply #24 on:** November 05, 2021, 05:42:20 pm »

Quote from: moorebooks on November 05, 2021, 04:07:55 pm

Quote from: Cantclimbtom on October 28, 2021, 02:55:13 pm
It's not Peak District
It's not caving
It's not even a real physical book (sadly I don't know any way to get it except Kindle edition)
So this doesn't tick any of your boxes, but... a very left-field suggestion

https://www.amazon.co.uk/MOSES-KELLOW-AUTOBIOGRAPHY-CROESOR-MANAGER-ebook/dp/B07J9KS98J

You didn't look far I have them in stock - on my front page now

Mike

Sorry Mike, don't know what I did wrong but 10? days ago I did search your site but didn't find it, so I ordered a copy from Cathy at Delfryn after Davel posted the link.