Sailors And Dogs Keep Off! [Paperback]

R. T. Caldwell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 10, 2006

Sailors and Dogs Keep Off! chronicles the "on the beach" adventures of two young destroyer sailors from California to the Far East.

At sea, they perform their assigned duties and watches professionally and responsibly. When their ship pulls into a port, however, and the last line is doubled-up and liberty commences, it is strictly a case of 'Let the games begin!'

Sexual and pugilistic escapades and other hijinks that they engage in are graphically related. This narrative is both titillating and humorous. It pulls no punches. It truly is a sailor's story!

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About the Author

R. T. Caldwell was born in Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania, into a coal-mining family. As a young boy, he moved with his parents to Toronto, Canada, where he received most of his schooling. At eighteen, still an American citizen, he enlisted in the Navy in Chester, Pennsylvania. On being discharged, he returned to Canada, where he started a family and established his own business.

Caldwell plays guitar and piano, does pencil and pastel portraits, and has several poems and short stories published. This is his first novel.

Product Details

• Paperback: 98 pages
• Publisher: RoseDog Books (April 10, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805990968
• ISBN-13: 978-0805990966
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,640,406 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Sailors and Dogs Keep Off!, April 2, 2007

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Frederick J. Patch (Brunswick, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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Don't waste your money on this one. As a "Tin Can Sailor" myself I can tell you the book was well beyond reality. Sailors in Navy towns during the 1960s (when civilian clothes were not allowed on ship) were indeed second class citizens. Local girls had nothing to do with us, unless of course we were officers. I expected to read a book based somewhat on reality. I expected much more on life aboard a tin can, with its slush funds, division structure, Navy chow, watches, mean "lifers," and condescending officers. Instead, I was treated to account after account of detailed unrealistic sexual exploits by two junior petty offices with willing locals in Navy towns. The only difference between "Sailors and Dogs Keep Off!" and what we called f#@+* books, was that the f#@+* books had some semblance of a plot. This book didn't even have chapters. Save your money on this one!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Sailors and Dogs Keep Off!, March 23, 2007

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Richard Madansky "Old Salt" - See all my reviews
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Most Navy vets relish the thought of renewing their old affinity with the sea and and life abourd ship. With this in mind I looked forward to reading Mr. Caldwell's offering, his plea to give it a chance was compelling. More to the point, this was an absolute piece of trash; I got to page 3, I believe, and threw the book out. This book belongs in the 'Dumpster', it was an embarassment to read and a very poor depiction of life in the Navy.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Slop Chute Material, August 26, 2007

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D. R. O'Reilly "SMCM(SW) USN Ret." (Renton, Washington United States) - See all my reviews
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This tale was more than a work of fiction it was pure #"&^%! I spent over 30 years in the Navy and retired as a MCPO (1990). This representation of life during that period is without a doubt the most ridiculous I have ever encountered. The author reflects so little understanding of what being a sailor is that it raises serious doubts as to his claim of having served in the U.S. Navy. The style is atrocious and is written in the British manner as opposed to colloquial American English. I truly regret enrichening his pocked in any way!