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Last week I ordered Jack Oconnors Lost Classics. It has like 40 stories in it. I must say so far its a pretty good book. I havent been abe to put it down hardly. Has anyone else read this book, also could maybe some of you guys turn me on to some other good reads?
 
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A "must read" in my opinion for any gun owner is "Unintended Consequences" by John Ross.

Eye opening for sure.

Clayman



I agree! An awesome book that I had to read again and would recomend to everyone. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grinning-smiley-003.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grinning-smiley-003.gif
 
"Man Eaters of Tsavo" by Col. Patterson and "Death in the Long Grass" by Peter Capstick. I never had any desire to hunt Africa until reading these books. Maybe some day I'll be able to afford it.

Nate
 
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Look up some stuff by Elmer Keith... enjoy and remember, those were different times.



"He11, I was there" by Mr. Keith is one of the best books of all time. COD's(Crusty Old Dudes) galore and stories that give insight to alot of handgun and load development. I have a hardback that I got when I was twelve from my grandfather and I make sure I read it at least once a year. Elmer was the man.

Trashcan
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On another tact, I just got done slogging through the first two books in a three book series about Theodore Roosevelt. Ol' Teddy isn't quite the person I thought he was ... as a matter of fact, a whole lot more, while being a bit less in my eyes. His life tired me out just reading it ... There's something about the President of the United States swimming nude in the Potomic River that makes me smile. A different time and a different place, but not so different....
 
If you are looking for a more realistic version of the outdoor sports I would recommend most of Patrick McManus's earlier works. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
 
As mentioned above, anything by Peter Hathaway Capstick is OUTSTANDING. He was a Professional Hunter, croping agent and conservation officer in Africa and a truly great writer. I have about 8 of his books. I was so inspired by his writings that I realized that I had to go and see Africa for myself. May 22, 2009 I will be leaving for a 10 day safari in South Africa!!!
 
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Look up some stuff by Elmer Keith... enjoy and remember, those were different times.



"He11, I was there" by Mr. Keith is one of the best books of all time. COD's(Crusty Old Dudes) galore and stories that give insight to alot of handgun and load development. I have a hardback that I got when I was twelve from my grandfather and I make sure I read it at least once a year. Elmer was the man.

Trashcan
Death Card Calls



Trashcan,
You are right! I have read that book so many times, each time I do it, my wife just rolls her eyes!

I also found a first edition Stackpole printing of his book 'Sixguns' which is quite entertaining. I am trying to find his Gun Notes 1 and 2 which is a compilation of his entire writing as Gun Notes editor for Guns and Ammo.

Elmer was the man!
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Regards,
Tim
 
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If you are looking for a more realistic version of the outdoor sports I would recommend most of Patrick McManus's earlier works. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif



Rancid Crabtree!! He the man!!
Crazy Eddie Muldon and the skunk trap /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif.
Rech Sweeny, The Troll and Bun!!
Pat McManus rules /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grinning-smiley-003.gif. When the kids are at the ranch with me I read them chapters from his books. His stuff made Outdoor Life my favorite mag back in the early eighty's!!
Good Call I.O.N.Doyle, you and your pic rule!! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grinning-smiley-003.gif

Trashcan
Death Card Calls
 
Jack O'Connor, Elmer Keith, Russell Annabel, Finn Aagaard, Bob Hagel, Skeeter Skelton, all great reading. In more modern stuff Craig Boddington is a guy I like to read and really think he writes with a "been there done that" experience base. Layne Simpson is another. Capstick is a great story teller if you aren't a stickler for pure accuracy of the facts of the story. Just read his stuff and enjoy the story knowing that much of it was true for SOMEONE, maybe not actually Capstick, but for at least someone he knew.
 
You guys just compiled my Christmas list. That'll give me somthing fun to do when it't too bad to play outside.

Mike
 
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Try "Undaunted Courage" about the Lewis and Clark expidition.


I have a copy of that one. I don’t think they liked the wet side very much. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
 
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On another tact, I just got done slogging through the first two books in a three book series about Theodore Roosevelt. Ol' Teddy isn't quite the person I thought he was ... as a matter of fact, a whole lot more, while being a bit less in my eyes. His life tired me out just reading it ... There's something about the President of the United States swimming nude in the Potomic River that makes me smile. A different time and a different place, but not so different....



TR himself penned several really interesting hunting books and so did his son Kermit.

TR definitely kicked tail and took names!
 


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