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  • Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
  • A brief tour of the library.

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  • @cephasmcpher67peteroutdoorspip
    @cephasmcpher67peteroutdoorspip Год назад +16

    Very, VERY impressive library. My wife would never see me again if I had a library like that.

  • @hobbitonpiper
    @hobbitonpiper 3 года назад +51

    This is truly legendary, I’ve never seen a home library collection of this size, not by a long shot, and the gaming room is an absolute dream as well. Wow, brother, just wow. So many books, games, and tobacco - so little time!!

  • @mildrumpus
    @mildrumpus 5 месяцев назад +3

    I discovered your channel through this video. What a great set-up you have - Happy Reading! 😎📚👍

    • @mythicalhistory
      @mythicalhistory  5 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you. It is a great resource and blessing to had.

  • @oldandintheway1955
    @oldandintheway1955 3 года назад +19

    What an amazing book collection you have David. Truly amazing. Mark Twain said that " a man who doesn't read has no advantage over a man who can't read".
    Thank you for showing us you library. Wonderful
    Take Care
    ~ Gary ~

  • @Morsoth
    @Morsoth 2 года назад +4

    Speechless!!! What an amazing library!

  • @ParsimoniousPiper
    @ParsimoniousPiper 3 года назад +4

    That’s an incredible collection-wide ranging interests.

  • @themichiganpiper6987
    @themichiganpiper6987 3 года назад +1

    Just don't forget to leave a walkway to the kitchen. Very impressive man. What a blessing.

    • @mythicalhistory
      @mythicalhistory  3 года назад +2

      The stairs lead straight to the kitchen, my favorite room. FYI…had some issues getting GAW package ready but it’s being sent out tomorrow.

  • @havefunbesafe
    @havefunbesafe 3 года назад +2

    Awesome. You are living quite the examined life.👍🏼

  • @boristhepiper8829
    @boristhepiper8829 3 года назад +4

    That is a LIBRARY 😮

  • @jesssandhu9432
    @jesssandhu9432 Год назад +1

    This library is amazing

  • @happytradersclub2724
    @happytradersclub2724 Год назад +1

    wow what a huge collection!

  • @inkland2003
    @inkland2003 2 года назад +2

    great collection!

  • @Pipemonkey
    @Pipemonkey 3 года назад +2

    Seriously awesome library 📚 wow 😮👍🏻

  • @shawnkuhn4753
    @shawnkuhn4753 2 года назад +2

    I can relate to having a chess set, but never really getting a good opportunity to play it. Beautiful chess table and library!

  • @dereksamueldani4762
    @dereksamueldani4762 2 года назад +2

    With such a splendid collection you are the most blessed man on earth, David.

  • @badliar4087
    @badliar4087 Год назад +1

    Thanks for such wonderful video
    It's amazing

  • @Gspitaletti
    @Gspitaletti 3 года назад +5

    I'm shocked!
    I need put my books together right now and get reding more serious in my life.

  • @kristianmatzy2929
    @kristianmatzy2929 2 года назад +1

    Wow just wow! Well played Sir.

  • @Triton71
    @Triton71 3 года назад +2

    Simply amazing! Thank you for sharing with us.

  • @saltwaterpiper1465
    @saltwaterpiper1465 3 года назад +4

    Beautiful library, thank you for sharing it with us.

  • @dorianphilotheates3769
    @dorianphilotheates3769 3 года назад +4

    What a splendid library! At long last, after years of an itinerant existence, I’m now in the process of collecting all my books under one roof. At present my “library” looks like the epicentre of a direct strike, but I’m working on it. You’ve inspired me, and I hope one day soon to have it as squared away as your own. Thanks for inviting us into your home. Warm regards from Greece!

  • @paimon8280
    @paimon8280 Год назад +1

    Amazing collection brother, very impressive. It's rare I find one larger than mine, and I so love it when I do.

  • @piperonthe4598
    @piperonthe4598 3 года назад +2

    I wish I could get my wife to watch this one maybe she would leave me alone over my books and telling me I have to many lol. Good tour

    • @mythicalhistory
      @mythicalhistory  3 года назад +2

      I fortunate to have a wife who shares the same sickness.

  • @rdcb1057
    @rdcb1057 4 месяца назад +1

    Beautiful !

  • @jeffthechefpiper8227
    @jeffthechefpiper8227 3 года назад +4

    Man! My wife thinks I have too many books, I don't even have a tenth of your library!

  • @aljurje
    @aljurje 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for the tour. Amazing library and gaming room!

  • @Cam5FC
    @Cam5FC 3 года назад +1

    Lots to read up there and a great set of reference material for Bible study. Thanks for showing it

    • @mythicalhistory
      @mythicalhistory  3 года назад +1

      It keeps me busy especially during the winter months when I can't get outside and do anything.

  • @PilgrimPiper
    @PilgrimPiper 3 года назад +1

    I enjoyed this very much. Thank you for showing us around

  • @thevolunteerpiper1337
    @thevolunteerpiper1337 3 года назад +2

    Sir, what an impressive library you have. I love to read as well and I thought I had a lot of books. Mine wouldn’t fill up but a couple of your racks top to bottom. It’s so cool that you don’t have a television or any other electronics down there (computer doesn’t count). I’d have to have someone bring my meals to me because I’d never leave there. The gaming room is an excellent idea. Thank you for sharing your home with us.

    • @mythicalhistory
      @mythicalhistory  3 года назад +3

      Thanks for watching. If I could only get my wife to bring supper down I would be in business. But alas, I have to walk upstairs to eat.

  • @TheTunnellTake
    @TheTunnellTake 3 года назад +1

    When you get a library at a good price. Lol
    Wow what a beautiful place. I'd love to see an area pipe smokers meet up there. 😉😉

  • @imawrench
    @imawrench 3 года назад +4

    That is surely impressive. I have heard of TAD and PAD, but now I have seen BAD (book acquisition disorder) and you have it Bad :) I lived many years in a one library apartment, slept on the couch so I could turn the bedroom into my library, about one wall of yours, hehehe. Thanks for the tour.
    Take good care,
    Stephen

    • @mythicalhistory
      @mythicalhistory  3 года назад +1

      I've never given it much thought, but you're right. I have BAD syndrome.

  • @pipenotch
    @pipenotch 3 года назад +1

    wow 😁 never seen a private library like yours.
    cheers from switzerland

  • @shethewriter
    @shethewriter 3 года назад +2

    This is a fabulous tour!

  • @JoeSinopoli
    @JoeSinopoli 3 года назад +1

    Great library. Great tour. What a blessing.

  • @fiddleandpipe1577
    @fiddleandpipe1577 3 года назад +1

    Amazing! Thanks for the tour.

  • @GazmendCeno
    @GazmendCeno 9 месяцев назад +1

    What a house. Lucky kids :)

  • @therenaissancepiper
    @therenaissancepiper 3 года назад +2

    YAYYYYYY!!!! What an EPIC a library my brother! thank you so much for doing this!

  • @OpossumPiper
    @OpossumPiper 3 года назад +1

    What an amazing library!!! Thanks for the tour!

  • @ARod-br2ui
    @ARod-br2ui 2 года назад +1

    Wow! Love the chess board! A globe, along with a chess board always seem to add a touch of elegance to a library.

  • @matthewturner2803
    @matthewturner2803 2 года назад

    Fantastic book tour. A very diverse range of topics. I could happily spend hours and weeks in there.

  • @catdadpiper3745
    @catdadpiper3745 3 года назад +1

    WOW. Most impressive!

  • @Envision_365
    @Envision_365 Год назад

    Finally a library tour I connect with. Love it ❤️❤️

  • @TheBalconyPiper
    @TheBalconyPiper 3 года назад +3

    I've been watching for quite some time and really love your content. This walkthrough is so inspiring. I have a deep love for reading although I rarely find the time to read. I've been collecting books though any time I can. Guess it's kind of a retirement plan 😁. Thank you so much for sharing and please carry on doing so. Take care. Greetings from Greece.

    • @mythicalhistory
      @mythicalhistory  3 года назад +1

      Thanks so much for the kind words. I hope to get back to creating content this week. I subbed your channel and hope to increase my understanding of the Greek language by watching. Blessings.

  • @cliffhiggins730
    @cliffhiggins730 3 года назад

    WOW, David! Your library is WONDERFUL! Thank you for the tour. You have a VAST collection of religious writings. I am a deacon in a Southern Baptist Church. I would love to sit down and discuss so many things with you. I have six children. My 17 year old son LOVES the Rangers Apprentice books. I read Harry Potter to my six year old daughter every night. I just started “Where The Crawdads Sing” on my dear friend, Sir John Pounder aka Dale Piper’s recommendation.
    God bless,
    Cliff

  • @skipton9511
    @skipton9511 3 года назад

    David, what a magnificent library and retreat not to mention that crowning touch, the game room. Your 'new' reading area is going to be awesome - sort of the ultimate nook in the bookstacks. It reminds me of finding a remote corner of the college library to study. The pipe and chess corner is inviting - also a great place to enjoy a pipe and libation with a friend. Thanks for the tour 👍 All the best for many more contented hours of reading, gaming, and smoking - peace

  • @JDSilverTobaccoPipes
    @JDSilverTobaccoPipes 3 года назад +1

    Hi David, I've got a lot of work to do to catch up with all the videos I've missed this summer, and when I saw your epic video photo thumbnail, I decided I had to start with you!
    I'm impressed with your library!
    I"m terrible at chess, but I'll come play a game and smoke a pipe!

    • @mythicalhistory
      @mythicalhistory  3 года назад

      I have a lot of video catching up to do myself due to summer projects.

  • @bradchristy5002
    @bradchristy5002 7 месяцев назад

    Magnificent!

  • @toddscout5014
    @toddscout5014 3 года назад

    Wow! I am so jelly of the Leningrad Codex....wow what a nice job of collecting knowledge!

    • @mythicalhistory
      @mythicalhistory  3 года назад +1

      The Codex came from a friend of mine who work in publishing when I did. We traded books from time to time which was a great way to obtain some unique books.

  • @tx_piper9631
    @tx_piper9631 3 года назад +2

    Wow! That is incredible! I would love to smoke a pipe, find a corner, and read theology. (I actually set down Mere Christianity and my pipe outdoors to watch this.) Makes me excited for future videos. Would love to hear more about your favorite theologians as well as recommended fantasy books.

    • @mythicalhistory
      @mythicalhistory  3 года назад

      Thanks. Just watched you video on Mere Christianity, which I recently read again. Wonderful book. We'll have to connect and talk theologians and fantasy. Amazing how the two sometimes meet in certain authors.

  • @climatedeniersbelonginasyl4191
    @climatedeniersbelonginasyl4191 Год назад +1

    You need to go through all your classic novels...

  • @tcdrx
    @tcdrx 11 месяцев назад

    You are living the dream 😊

  • @garbagemanpiper
    @garbagemanpiper 3 года назад

    Thanks for the tour! Priceless 🍭🐓👶

  • @jamisonjohnston218
    @jamisonjohnston218 3 года назад +1

    Oh my. I pray to the Lord you never have to move lol

  • @therenaissancepiper
    @therenaissancepiper 3 года назад

    DUDE!!! I AM SO FREAKING JEALOUS!!!! Your library and gaming room areas are EXACTLY what I want when we finally move out of this blasted condo! Real estate costs here in Naples FL is RIDICULOUS!!! $200K for a little 2 bedroom condo is so CRAY CRAY! Oh well, when we finally retire and sell and move to a city with a more affordable cost of living we’ll be able to build our dream home like yours. I cannot wait! I LOVE D&D but no one to play with here! So how many volumes do y’all have? Oh, and YES I LOVE the Rangers Apprentice series! I have all the hardbacks. I also have the Brotherband series by Flanagan as well as The Lost Stories. Wonderful and fun stories! It’s so fun to see someone that has read all the same fantasy and mythology/religious books that I have also collected. I’m a Freemason for many years so I have a lot of Masonic related texts which includes a lot of religious stuff. Hey do you like the mythlogian Joseph Campbell……his mythological writings are amazing. Well, SWEET! So FUN seeing your Sanctum Sanctorum! You and your wife must be such an interesting couple! Much brotherly love to y’all David and thanks so much again for doing the tour!

    • @mythicalhistory
      @mythicalhistory  3 года назад +1

      We purchased this house as a foreclosure about ten years ago and have been slowly remodeling it ever since. Long process but it's finally coming together. the Flanagan series you mentioned we have read. In fact, those are some of my wife's favorite books. Playing D&D, or the game Lore I created, has been difficult over the past year but I'm thinking of offering an online game using Fantasy Grounds Unity. Wonderful software and very powerful for gaming online. If you interesting in joining I'll put your name down and contact you when I have the campaign ready to go. Also, Joseph Campbell is a great writer. We have several of his books in the Myth and Lore section behind me.

  • @ericcasagrande
    @ericcasagrande Год назад +1

    I just came upon your video, and your basement set-up is freaking awesome!! But surely you don't really smoke around your books, do you? Please tell me you don't. Anyways, thanks for sharing, and I decided to subscribe to your channel.

    • @mythicalhistory
      @mythicalhistory  Год назад +1

      I only smoke in the libarary during the winter months and only aromatics. That said, the aroma doesn't wear off onto the books. Thanks for watching. I hope to get back into making some videos and catching up with everyone.

  • @JMZ56
    @JMZ56 3 года назад +2

    Unbelievable! Three questions for you sir, 1. Do you know how many books you have? 2. How many or what percentage of them have you read? And finally 3. How can I get one of your library cards? Again, unbelievable, thanks for sharing this with us. Take care and stay well my friend.

    • @mythicalhistory
      @mythicalhistory  3 года назад +4

      I estimate there are around 15,000 books and I've read over half, while many of the others are used for reference when I need them. That said, I do have several I've not read yet. But a library should always have books that haven't been read which gives me something to look forward to. As for a library card, I still need to classify them. But you're always welcome to drop by, read a book, and have a pipe if you're ever in the Grand Rapids area.

    • @JMZ56
      @JMZ56 3 года назад +1

      @@mythicalhistory 15,000, that is awesome. Maybe one day I'll get up to Grand Rapids. We can have that chess game and have a pipe (although I haven't played chess in about 30 years.) Take care and stay well my friend.

    • @RebeccaPruitt-or4ms
      @RebeccaPruitt-or4ms 4 месяца назад +1

      Though I'm seeing this 2 years after you posted, it gives me hope that I can finally get all my books together and organized. I have 10k myself, and am thrilled to see a larger collection than mine!

  • @jonathanblanton8547
    @jonathanblanton8547 3 года назад

    I rarely get envious but man that is a gorgeous site (minus the migraine inducing fluorescent lighting) the only books I get to read right now are the bearenstein bears and little kritter. Keep up the good work I would love to hear more Bible history in the future!

    • @mythicalhistory
      @mythicalhistory  3 года назад +1

      The lighting is something I'm trying to fix. Once I finish putting trim on the shelves I hope to remove the fluorescent lighting in exchange for some type of Edison bulbs perhaps.

    • @jonathanblanton8547
      @jonathanblanton8547 3 года назад +1

      @@mythicalhistory fantastic... My wife thinks I'm crazy for reading by. The orange glow of an incandescent lamp but it does wonders for the eyes

  • @inkland2003
    @inkland2003 Год назад

    so nice!

  • @mikewendland4982
    @mikewendland4982 2 года назад

    Impressive!

  • @BoomerBlogging
    @BoomerBlogging 3 года назад

    Well done David - your Vlog was interesting and fun! I may have missed it - but - it was especially nice not to see a TV set anywhere in sight?

  • @jojopiper3201
    @jojopiper3201 3 года назад +1

    Wow, only one word correctly explains this. EPIC. I absolutely love your library so wonderful. You have motivated me to get my books together. Are you a pastor by chance?

    • @mythicalhistory
      @mythicalhistory  3 года назад

      I am. Planted a church last July here in Grand Rapids. Going well so far.

    • @jojopiper3201
      @jojopiper3201 3 года назад

      @@mythicalhistory That is wonderful. What denomination if any?

    • @mythicalhistory
      @mythicalhistory  3 года назад +2

      @@jojopiper3201 We haven't identified with any denomination. Just a church that seeks to teach the Bible and help one another live for Christ.

    • @jojopiper3201
      @jojopiper3201 3 года назад

      @@mythicalhistory That is absolutely perfect. I too am a follower of The way. Our Lord Jesus

  • @Volcker1929
    @Volcker1929 3 года назад

    Fantastic!

  • @DistilledDiscourse
    @DistilledDiscourse 3 года назад

    Hold on..We have to be long lost cousins. I’ve not met another theologian/book nerd and wargamer in all my travels. I’ll have to send you some photos of our setup. We’re currently building a study across the hall from the game/terrain room. This is inspiring!

    • @mythicalhistory
      @mythicalhistory  3 года назад +1

      The combination of gamer and theological book nerd is rare I've discovered. Everytime I attend GenCon I wonder how many there would be similar to people like us. That said, I have met a few...but only a few. I subbed your channel and look forward to seeing your set up. Blessings.

    • @JDSilverTobaccoPipes
      @JDSilverTobaccoPipes 3 года назад

      Another one here, for the cousin gang. ;-)

  • @chaudhry6769
    @chaudhry6769 Год назад

    Fokin legend

  • @Mer______0143
    @Mer______0143 2 года назад

    THE BEST!!

  • @vjazz79
    @vjazz79 3 года назад

    That is AMAZING! 👏

  • @dereksamueldani4762
    @dereksamueldani4762 Год назад

    Fabulous Collection ! How did you manage to collect , David?

    • @mythicalhistory
      @mythicalhistory  Год назад +2

      It took several years and I worked in various bookstores and for different publishers through which I received free books. In addition, I just spent more on books than I should have.

  • @enfermagembenfermagemb2251
    @enfermagembenfermagemb2251 Год назад

    Amazing! I’m speechless and a bit jealous😂. How long have you been collecting books?
    Greetings from Angola

  • @ElBoliguayo
    @ElBoliguayo 26 дней назад

    *How nice to see flowers on the computer desktop. Who taught you how to decorate? The devil?*

  • @01NATHAN10
    @01NATHAN10 5 дней назад

    🐐

  • @allen5455
    @allen5455 15 дней назад +1

    Yeah, but how do you keep the place dusted? You must be rich. Plus, what about cobwebs? Ants? Silverfish? Ever heard of Coppleston? Schaeffer?

    • @mythicalhistory
      @mythicalhistory  15 дней назад +1

      I dust one a week or so and have no cobwebs, ants, or silverfish. I do have Coppleston's volumes on philosophy and Schaeffer's complete works. Both are great reads. As for being rich, I'm not. I worked in publishing for many years through which I received more than half of the books for free and the others were purchased used or over a several year period of time.

    • @allen5455
      @allen5455 15 дней назад +1

      @@mythicalhistory You are indeed blessed of Christ, the Living Word, the Divine Logos.

  • @DoingitWrong
    @DoingitWrong 2 года назад

    That. Was. Awesome! Did you build a lot of those bookcases yourself? I’m now thinking about how to reconfigure my basement into a similar library setup. We have bookshelves all over down there but nothing so… perfect.

    • @mythicalhistory
      @mythicalhistory  2 года назад

      The shelves are individual units that I screwed together and have begun to place a molding on the front. Still need to add molding to the front of the shelves themselves. When you get yours' done put a video up. Would love to see it.

  • @TheMahayanist
    @TheMahayanist Год назад

    Oh geez looks like I'll need to purse through this. Yikes.

  • @JohnTLowe-vw1vd
    @JohnTLowe-vw1vd 3 года назад

    Very cool library. Do you have any 1st editions, or anything else you're particularly proud of?

    • @mythicalhistory
      @mythicalhistory  3 года назад +1

      I have a few books that were published in the mid 1800s but they are on history and are of no value. I picked them up at used bookstores over the years. I typically obtain books based on content/topic not edition since first editions can be expensive. Would love to be able to buy some of the leather bound editions that are available on the market today.

  • @michaelargenta3856
    @michaelargenta3856 2 года назад

    Where did you get pre nicean books ? Im a Theology major know at St Francis -OH ? I just tossed out the tv recently and starting a library despite getting a concussion in the detroit library many years ago .. .

    • @mythicalhistory
      @mythicalhistory  2 года назад

      The Nicean book set is from an Eerdmans printing many years ago. I believe Hendrickson still publishes them.

  • @pappywinky4749
    @pappywinky4749 2 года назад

    This is an awesome library, I'm a huge fantasy, apologetics and theology fiend. I read ranger's apprentice years ago and it's really underrated. What system do you play? I love the seating area in the room with the TBR shelves

    • @mythicalhistory
      @mythicalhistory  2 года назад

      I've played all versions of D&D as well as Pathfinder and some secondary systems like Traveller. About five years ago I developed my own system (D20 based) called Lore. It has some unique game mechanics and has received some good reviews at several gaming conventions I've presented it at.

  • @Ray-ru3pc
    @Ray-ru3pc 2 года назад

    me randomly watching this because i like books: oh nice collection of books. Oh wow he has more shelves. Wait he likes chess too? Wait he’s into miniature gaming too?? He likes fantasy??? Lord of the rings? Harry potter? Wow even more books! Swords!Omg he has a gaming room.
    Are you me? Books, fantasy, weapons, languages, mythology, history, minis, chess. I think the only difference is i also like videogames and vinyls.

    • @mythicalhistory
      @mythicalhistory  2 года назад +1

      I enjoy video games as well and love MMORPGs such as WOW and LOTRO. I also grew up with vinlys. Maybe we are each other's doppleganger.

  • @ChipAK49
    @ChipAK49 3 года назад

    Wow, that is impressive. You better get some help if you ever decide to move to another home!

  • @joshuaslusher3721
    @joshuaslusher3721 2 года назад +1

    I will come smoke a pipe and play a game of chess.

  • @pipegrump
    @pipegrump 3 года назад

    Awesome collection! I’ll come and play chess and smoke a pipe with you!

  • @keithrezendes6913
    @keithrezendes6913 4 месяца назад

    Knocking on your door, here for a chess game or two and smoke some amazing tobacco and discuss books.

  • @sarifkhan2726
    @sarifkhan2726 3 месяца назад

    Location country name please

  • @FrankGrauJr
    @FrankGrauJr 2 года назад

    Theology, philosophy, apologetics, Conan, too many books, and pipes. I’m into all of it... But you lost me at “math”.

  • @factcheckingyourmum
    @factcheckingyourmum 2 года назад

    GLORIOUS

  • @bunnygirlerika9489
    @bunnygirlerika9489 2 года назад +2

    I think u need a bigger house lol

  • @Rod-in-a-Pod
    @Rod-in-a-Pod 2 года назад

    Impressive!