I have spent many a pleasant evening, fireside at the Cheerful Tortoise, enthralled by the Doctor's wonderful yarns. Doctor Dogbody lost his leg during his service in the British Navy. I read the original edition which has some good illustrations. Jan 06, Rose rated it it was amazing. Dogbody to tell you the true story of how he lost his leg. A warm bedtime story book. 
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Whether he is or not he spins a great yarn. Starr rated it it was ok Nov 22, Mark rated it really liked it Nov 11, I don't know why, but this put me to sleep! Don't let that stop you.
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This is not the type of book I would normally look for or respond to if I simply saw its blurb on a back cover or website. Each individu One of my all-time favorites, from the co-author of Mutiny on the Bounty.
As Doctor Dogbody concludes each tale, you'll find yourself eager to discover what happens next.
Dogbody, a peg-legged old salt who never lets the truth get in the way of a good story. A collection of short stories, told in a small and colorful Portsmouth tavern called the Cheerful Tortoise. It is the story of how a British naval surgeon of the Napoleonic Wars era lost his leg--told thirteen times in thirteen different versions, lge hilarious and all verified by a hodgepodge of characters who wander through the countryside inn where we find him.
This book is the exception that proves the rule. I think it helps to be an armchair sailor - nautical and period jargon is cast about with some frequency, but most can be picked up by context or safely glossed over. Both volumes were privately printed for Redbook Magazine inreprinting stories by Hall that originally appeared in the magazine.
Doctor Dogbody's tales vividly recreate the Napoleonic Wars, and delight wit Ripping sea yarns from the creator of Mutiny on the Bounty. But someone in my neighborhood put it out in a box of other books and the front cover was well-designed enough I judge by covers, so sue me to halt me Can I please call this "a ripping yarn"?
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Each of Royal Navy surgeon Dr. Sign In Register Help Cart. The Book Store Condition: Some stories are better than others, of course, but you don't need to have caution when reading them in quick succession. Dogbody to his friends in the local pub, about how he lost his larboard that's left to you lubbers leg. It is by far the best book I have found there, and it has become one of my all time favorites as well.
What a wonderful book, hilarious and also atmospheric, masterful story telling. It had been quite some time, and it was certainly worth the re-read. No trivia or quizzes yet.
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To ask other readers questions about Doctor Dogbody's Legplease sign up. Both volumes in very good condition; Volume One has some silverworm damage to rear endpaper.
Jul 15, Duncan rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: I have spent many a pleasant evening, fireside at the Cheerful Tortoise, enthralled by the Doctor's wonderful yarns. May 18, Brian Rogers rated it it was amazing.
This book was a birthday present. Charles rated it it was amazing Jan 04, Hall never falters in capturing the cadences and deadpan humor of his narrator, making Doctor Dogsbody's voice one you long to hear in your ear not just read on the legg. Sign up to receive offers and updates: Hall captures the spirit of the times as well as the detail.
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