[Atlas Sneezed]

I have read and enjoyed this book, and highly recommend it. I agree that it is not accurately characterized as a novel. I consider it a fictional "chronicle" of a free-state type project. The story provides some excellent educational examples (illustrating better than any advice article can about one's rights in a traffic stop, for instance.)

It is in fact a manual on achieving freedom, as well as a fascinating and thought-provoking excercise into how one would create a truly free society. In one amusing incident, it is decided that the best way to keep the government-lovers from coming to the newly-free state is to impose a sales tax on all purchases by people who aren't openly armed.

Boston's "Gun Bible" is a must-own for all gun owners, especially prospective first-time gun owners, and most particularly those considering a purchase of a battle rifle. (And if you aren't considering such, the book will convince you that you should be.) This novel is not primarily a "gun book", but it remains a must read for all who care about gun rights because of the essential role that firearm rights play in the story, and in the lives of all people who seek to secure freedom.

While not a traditional novel, Molon Labe will entertain and stimulate readers, who will learn about search and seizure law, fully informed juries, computer cryptography and security, electoral politics, monetary crisis, and more bloody and embarassing raids by federal agencies.

To get fully into the spirit of the book and Boston's philosophy, you can buy it direct from him by sending cash through the mail directly to him (I suggest taking advantage of an offer to buy several of his books for a major discount.) www.javelinpress.com

[Jack Black]

thanks for the pointers

[archy]

I agree that it is not accurately characterized as a novel. I consider it a fictional "chronicle" of a free-state type project.

The term you're looking for is roman a' clef in which actual figures or events- or likely forthcoming ones, with slightly fictionalized though often recognizable characters are present- populate the story.

[archy]

Something for Travis when he gets here:

[Blood of Tyrants]

"M1 Garand, the greatest battle implement ever devised." Gen. George Patton

Amd the great thing is that you can get one of these for the paltry sum of $400 to $575 (http://www.odcmp.com/Services/Rifles/m1garand.htm ) if you meet the eligibility requirements (http://www.odcmp.com/Services/Rifles/eligibility_requirements.htm )

Hint: The $575 Winchester will shoot no better than the $400 Danish Issue/Return.