No comments about POT-POURRI FROM A SURREY GARDEN.

No comments about COUNTRY MUSIC magazine January/February 1987 (Number 123, Earl Thomas Conley, Steve Earle, Sweethearts of the Rodeo, Carl Perkins, Dobie Gray, Willie Nelson on cover).

No comments about American Places.

1 comments about The dark fountain: A novel of horror.

1. This is a book about Earle Leonard Nelson, a serial killer who terrorized two countries with a string of murders of women in the 20's. His nickname was the Gorilla Killer due to the way he was able to overpower grown women and handle the bodies after death. A better book about this unusual man is Harold Schechter's Bestial.

   The reason that this book is even as high as an average read is because there has been very little at all written by Nelson in the past few decades. A cause celebre at the time of the crimes, his reputation has been overwhelmed by more recent killers.

   The book itself, though, clearly lacks indepth research. It also has what I consider a major flaw-- making up extended conversations as well as taking us into the mind of the characters. This gives the book a novelistic feel but fails to make it seem more credible.

   If you have already read Bestial I would suggest giving this book a look to see how another author handles the same material. I would definitely not suggest that the reader think this to be definitive book about the crimes of Earl Leonard Nelson.

No comments about The Gospel of Luke. Ed. by E. Earle Ellis (The Century Bible).

No comments about The Letters of Jack London: Vol. 1: 1896-1905; Vol. 2: 1906-1912; Vol. 3: 1913-1916, Standard set (Studies in International Policy).

No comments about The Gospel Of Luke.

No comments about Early American Wooden Ware and Other Kitchen Utensils.

5 comments about Adam Clarke's Commentary.

1. Mr. Clarke was an awesome writer, even Spurgeon was quoted as saying Mr. Adam Clarke was one of the finest writers he had ever read. BUY THIS BOOK!!! Simple to read and filled with brilliant writing concerning the Gospel. His study shows how John Calvin got it all wrong. Man DOES have a free will! The eternal security doctrine has been wrongly titled, it is a doctrine of demons, which gives man the false sense of security and contradicts the Holy Scriptures! Read James 2:1-26. James 2:26 clearly states, "For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, even so faith apart from works is dead." To believe in a once saved always saved mentality leads to a true false sense of security, and a license for many to openly sin and not worry about being held accountable. If you believe that you can do whatever you want after repeating the words another told you to say, then later turn your back on Christ for the rest of your life and still make it to heaven you are sadly mistaking dear friend. Don't fall for this demonic doctrine! Calvin studied humanism before his misguided Christian writings were popular, and was involved in a tragic murder, and was he really secure if he never repented of it? Scriptures open state that no unrepeated murder will have a place in heaven. (Calvinists, I challenge you to read: Hunted heretic; the life and death of Michael Servetus at http://www.evangelicaloutreach.org/ashes.htm) .... Martin Luther stated that the book of James And Jude was "uninspired" (by the Holy Spirit) and worth only of fire! "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work."(2 Timothy 3:16-17, NKJV) Charles Stanley, and many other well intended Calvinistic men and women are misleading millions down the highway to Hell! My sincere prayer is that you BUY THIS BOOK! and visit http://www.evangelicaloutreach.org for the truth concerning many topics. I hope and pray that more will take note as Mr. Clarke did, and do as the Bereans did. Study to show ones self approved my brothers and sister! As the scriptures also state, "Work out your salvation with fear and trembling!" Christ Blessings! BUY THIS BOOK!



2. This commentary is an insightful analysis of the Bible. It has given me a new perspective on many of the meanings of the books of the Bible, and of the background of the people whom God spoke through in writing the books of the Bible.



3. For nearly 300 years, the definitive reference for the John Wesley/Holiness Movement. Wish I could afford the original 6 volume set.



4. I bought this commentary for my daughter - per her request.
   I have had a copy of this book for many years and thoroughly
   enjoy Adam Clarke's commments on the scriptures. I grew up
   with the whole set - several large black books, that my mother owned. This abridged version was done by a man that I've known for many years,
   and trust his views. He was a staff member of the
   Nazarene Publishing House in Missouri for many years. I don't
   know if he's gone to heaven yet. I highly recommend this
   commentary. EDL



5. This gentleman does an excellent job in putting Adam Clarke's work into readable English of today. I am delight it was from a reputable store also. Their description of the item did not do it justice. It is in almost perfect condition! Great addition to my library and a good store to use when you purchase out of print books.

5 comments about Bestial.

1. Harold Schechter has produced several highly acclaimed works of true crime including "Depraved" and "Deviant". In "Bestial", Schechter takes on the lesser known Earle Leonard Nelson. On a cross-continental spree that is documented to have taken the lives of 22 landladies and other women, it makes for an interesting chapter in the history of true crime.
   
   Schechter is comendable in his attention to detail in telling the story. While telling the story, the author must be credited for stepping back and allowing the reader to wonder guilty or guilty and insane. Yet at times I found his digressions frustrating. Taking entire chapters to explore facets of the time period or give superficial facts regarding other murders of the era, massively sidetracks the pace of the story. The profile that is painted of the "Gorilla Man" seems clear for a man that has been deceased for more than 80 years and is largely forgotten in American history because of his arrest and execution in Canada.
   
   Those that are fans of Schechter's other books are likely to enjoy the detail of the Nelson's modus operandi. A graphic crime scene picture included in the book is certain to thrill fans of the genre. Still, I can not help but think the book would have been better with certain chapter full of digressions on the editting room floor.



2. Book looked interesting. Ordered it used but would have prefered to order it new. When I got it there was a huge sticker on the front which was disappointing. Would have ordered it new if I knew it was going to look very used.



3. Wow! What a page turner this is. I read this on my lunch breaks at work and it was really hard to stop and go back to work. A fascinating story. As I turned each page I hated to have it end and yet with every page turned I was hoping the "gorilla man" would be caught and the dreadful saga of murder halted. Scary, tense. Recommended.



4. I love true crime and I love history. Both my interests were more than satisfied by Harold Schechter's Bestial.
   
   Earle Nelson aka Earle Ferral aka a number of other aliases embarked on a 16 month spree of murder and perversity that tragically ended the lives of almost two dozen women and a couple of children. The horrific nature of the crimes, death by strangulation (usually by bare hands) followed by post-mortem rape, seemed impossible to have been the work of a human. And yet Earle proved the skeptics wrong. Each crime is described in respectful, yet detailed (not graphic) language to draw the reader in and capture their attention.
   
   The rest of the book illuminates the time of these crimes: the 1920s. All other major events, including other crimes, are included in this book. The context in which Earle and his victims existed is filled beautifully to better understand the time.
   
   I found the book extremely well organized and written. The details were exact and numerous. The length was perfect. Further research is made easy by having so many other interesting crimes and people discussed in the book. I think his books would be well suited in a college level history class. I will continue to find Schechter's other books and devour them as well.
   
   Highly recommend.



5. Schechter provides another amazingly detailed page turning thriller. I've read all of his works and Bestial is one of my favorites.