Chasing Centuries
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Re: Chasing Centuries
Check out my review of Chasing Centuries: https://www.succulentsandmore.com/2018/ ... -2018.html" Ron has every reason to be proud. The baby is beautiful, too!
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Hey thanks Gerhard! Got a whole buncha books showing up here tomorrow.
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"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"Some talk the talk, others walk the walk, but I stalk the stalk"
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Books arrived today. I finally got to see one!
Agave
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"Some talk the talk, others walk the walk, but I stalk the stalk"
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Congrats Ron!
Can't wait to get my hands on a copy and check out more of the Sedona area.
Can't wait to get my hands on a copy and check out more of the Sedona area.
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I am all set to ship. Anyone interested can Paypal chasingcenturies@agaveville.org $23 + $3 ship (AZ residents add $2.05 sales tax).
So $26 total or $28.05 for AZ residents.
Let me know if you would like it signed!
Please be sure Paypal has your proper address on file, so we can use it to generate shipping docs.
So $26 total or $28.05 for AZ residents.
Let me know if you would like it signed!
Please be sure Paypal has your proper address on file, so we can use it to generate shipping docs.
Agave
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"Some talk the talk, others walk the walk, but I stalk the stalk"
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It's on the way! Thanks!
Agave
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"Some talk the talk, others walk the walk, but I stalk the stalk"
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Thanks Azul! It will leave tomorrow.
Agave
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"Some talk the talk, others walk the walk, but I stalk the stalk"
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Holy crap! I just found it on Amazon.
Agave
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"Some talk the talk, others walk the walk, but I stalk the stalk"
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All shipped via USPS media mail, reportedly 2-9 days delivery time.
Agave
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"Some talk the talk, others walk the walk, but I stalk the stalk"
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I have had a few Int'l inquiries, and regret to inform that the only shipping options available to me are quite costly. OTOH, I believe Amazon US will ship overseas for as little as $3-$4, so that is probably the best way to go. Amazon should have stock on or about Jan 1.
Agave
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"Some talk the talk, others walk the walk, but I stalk the stalk"
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Got mine yesterday, just in time for Christmas! It looks great and I have the time to read it the next two weeks.
It is what it is!
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I received mine today, beautiful book and very in depth. Looking forward to reading it.
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Nice to hear they're arriving in good order.
Agave
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"Some talk the talk, others walk the walk, but I stalk the stalk"
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Pleased to see Amazon in the UK are releasing it on 1st for £21.33 Sterling with free shipping! I'll bring mine over for you to sign, Ron! 
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^It was a trick, they're all out!
So today is the first day it's available on Amazon, though they have been taking pre-orders for more than a week.
So today is the first day it's available on Amazon, though they have been taking pre-orders for more than a week.
Agave
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"Some talk the talk, others walk the walk, but I stalk the stalk"
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This whole book biz thing is new to me, and my latest little educational tidbit involves Amazon reviews. My publisher is stressing the import of garnering Amazon reviews in terms of visibility and believe it or not, getting into prominent libraries, from both merchandise and book tour perspectives.
One need not purchase from Amazon to leave a book review. If anyone here enjoyed the book and could spare a few minutes, it would be appreciated, and I can bribe, erm compensate you for your time with pups and seed. OTOH, if you didn't enjoy it, just forget you ever saw this.
Amazon: Chasing Centuries
One need not purchase from Amazon to leave a book review. If anyone here enjoyed the book and could spare a few minutes, it would be appreciated, and I can bribe, erm compensate you for your time with pups and seed. OTOH, if you didn't enjoy it, just forget you ever saw this.
Amazon: Chasing Centuries
Agave
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"Some talk the talk, others walk the walk, but I stalk the stalk"
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I forgot that you can leave Amazon reviews for items purchased elsewhere. Thank you for the reminder.
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Nice review in the Desert Sun Newspaper: The search for ancient agave
Agave
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"Some talk the talk, others walk the walk, but I stalk the stalk"
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4 weeks from ordering and mine arrived today. Looking forward to reading this!
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Yeah, looks like Amazon UK is now stocking it, though it certainly took a while.
Agave
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"Some talk the talk, others walk the walk, but I stalk the stalk"
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Ron, congratulations on your fine book. I just finished reading it and thoroughly enjoyed it. Glad you were able to include great photos and info on all the Arizona agaves, now we can find them all in one document. Since I enjoy hiking to archaeological sites and cliff dwellings throughout the southwest, your insight into the relationship of Native Americans and their affinity to agave cultivation (my number one hobby) was intriguing to say the least. Kudos on your hard work. This all makes me appreciate the hikes we were able to join you and Peter on in the Sedona area.