"For a Handful of Feathers" by Guy de la Valdene is a beautifully evocative work that delves into the intricate relationship between nature, hunting, and the human spirit. Valdene, a seasoned sportsman and writer, captures the essence of the outdoors with rich, lyrical prose that transports readers to the lush landscapes he describes.
Read MorePeter Hathaway Capstick's "Death in the Dark Continent" is a riveting and immersive exploration of the dangers and thrills of big-game hunting in Africa. Drawing on his own experiences as a professional hunter and conservationist, Capstick takes readers on a wild journey through the untamed landscapes of the African continent, where danger lurks at every turn.
David McCullough's "Mornings on Horseback" is a masterful biography that offers a captivating glimpse into the formative years of one of America's most iconic figures, Theodore Roosevelt. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, McCullough paints a rich and nuanced portrait of the man who would become the 26th President of the United States.
Read MoreThis was an interesting read. Hilary Hemingway is the niece of Ernest Hemingway and Jeffry Lindsay is her husband. Both are accomplished writers themselves. Hilary is the daughter of Leicester Hemingway who was Ernest’s younger brother.
Read MoreHemingway's "Islands in the Stream" is a masterful exploration of the human spirit, transportive in its vivid descriptions and emotionally resonant storytelling. Set against the backdrop of lush Caribbean islands, this novel weaves a tapestry of interconnected stories that delve into the depths of love, loss, and the pursuit of redemption.
Read MoreCandice Millard hit a home run again with River of the Gods. One of my favorite genres of literature is historical adventure and this book is full of both history and adventure. I have also read Hero of the Empire and River of Doubt by Millard and they are all excellent reads.
Read MoreMen Without Women is a collection of short stories by Ernest Hemingway. The volume consists of 14 short stories, 10 of them previously published. It was published in 1927 and includes short stories that deal with subjects such as war, infidelity, divorce, and death.
Read MoreStand Forever, Yielding Never is a modern history of The Citadel written by John Warley. John is an alumni from the class of ’67 and classmate of Pat Conroy. He is the author of three novels and he authored the Citadel War Memorial’s welcoming inscription as well as “The Citadel at War,” a narrative history etched into the memorial’s walls. He is also a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law and is a resident of Beaufort, South Carolina.
Read More“To me heaven would be a bull ring with me holding two barrera seats and a trout stream outside that no one else was allowed to fish in……”
-Letter to F. Scott Fitzgerald
Burguete, Spain, July 1, 1925
Read MoreZane Grey was an American author best know for his westerns and adventure novels that were set in the rugged Old West. His novels inspired over 100 films, a TV series and theater production.
Read MoreThe Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, a Brazilian, author is an allegory about transformation that happens in one’s life though following one’s dreams and the spiritual journey of finding one’s identity and purpose. The story follows an Andalusian shepherd boy’s journey from Spain and across the desert of North Africa to the pyramids of Egypt in search of a treasure he dreamed of.
Read MoreThis is an interesting book about the fight for Indian independence and British colonial rule and I will give an outline of the book; however I would like to say a few words about how I came about being interested in the subject. I find that my interest in history of all kinds often starts from some other form of literature that is more of a microcosm and then it leads to a desire to learn about the greater context
Read MoreThis is an interesting book. It is published by an English publisher I found called Merlin Unwin Books, LTD and they have several other sporting books that I am interested in.
In this book Catlow examines the importance of fly fishing for trout and pheasant hunting and the different feelings both bring to him. He writes about the difference in field sports in middle age compared to youth and how the memories and reflections from shooting days differ from fishing days.
Read MoreJim Corbett was a British hunter, tracker and naturalist and the author of several books. He was born and raised in India during rule of the British Crown in India, referred to the British Raj. Corbett’s father served as a postmaster with the British government and later Jim would serve in the British Indian Army where he held the rank of Colonel. He hunted man-eating tigers and leopards that were preying on the people of the nearby villages of the Kumon-Garhwal Regions at the request of the government of the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh. He hunted man-eater s for a period of 30 years, his last hunt being in 1938. He published his book, The Man-Eaters of Kumaon in 1944. Upon retirement he moved to Kenya with his sister Maggie where he died at the age of 79 on April 19th, 1955. India became a federal republic separate form the British Empire in 1950.
Read More“There ain’t but two things really worthwhile,” the Old Man continued. “Anticipation and remembrance. But in order to remember, you have to include the execution of the anticipation.”
Read MoreSomething of Value is a great novel! It is one of my favorites. I have read several other works by Ruark and have enjoyed them all, Something of Value stands out to me as an exceptional novel. In a way it reminds me of Hemingway’s For Whom the Bell Tolls, which is my favorite of Hemingway’s Novels.
Read MoreI was recently out in Oregon on a fishing trip with my son Mason where we met with Gary Lewis to join us in some fly fishing in Central Oregon. I have been friends with Gary now for 20 years and we have hunted and fished together all over the United States and the World. Gary gave me a signed copy of his book “Born Ballistic”. I greatly enjoyed the first book in this series “Going Ballistic” about John Nosler, this was a great continuation of the story.
Read MoreThis book was published in London in 1885 by adventure writer Sir H. Hider Haggard. It is a fable about a group of adventurous men led by the main character Allan Quartermain in search for the lost brother of one of the party. It takes place in Africa at a time when much of the interior of Africa had yet been explored.
Read MoreI have read most of Capstick’s books, I intend to do a review of the others as well. He is a good writer in my opinion and his story telling reminds me of Hemingway and Ruark when it comes to African hunting literature.
Read MoreI bought this book in 2018 to read prior to a hunt for Cape Buffalo in the Luangwa Valley of Zambia. I was encouraged while reading the book and finding out that Boddington had success in the same area and the world record buffalo came from Zambia.
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