America's Greatest Game Bird
Archibald Rutledge's Turkey-Hunting Tales
Will be published approx. on 13. February 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-1-64336-593-0 (ISBN)
Description
Evocative stories of wild turkey hunting capture the lure and lore of America's greatest game birdAs a young man, Archibald Rutledge hunted extensively around the South Carolina plantation where he grew up. From his many encounters with wild turkeys-and from the lengthy periods of reflection during his searches for the elusive bird-he grew wise in their ways.
This collection, assembled by award-winning outdoor writer Jim Casada, gathers thirty-four of Rutledge's finest turkey-hunting stories. A master of mood and setting, Rutledge invites the reader to share in the quiet anticipation and breathless uncertainty of the sport. These tales will enthrall-and perhaps even instruct-experienced hunters. Despite recent changes in the turkey population and the laws governing the bird's pursuit, Rutledge's stories remain timeless accounts of a beloved American sport.
This collection, assembled by award-winning outdoor writer Jim Casada, gathers thirty-four of Rutledge's finest turkey-hunting stories. A master of mood and setting, Rutledge invites the reader to share in the quiet anticipation and breathless uncertainty of the sport. These tales will enthrall-and perhaps even instruct-experienced hunters. Despite recent changes in the turkey population and the laws governing the bird's pursuit, Rutledge's stories remain timeless accounts of a beloved American sport.
Reviews / Votes
"Storytelling at its best from the grand old era of outdoor writers. This collection will inspire yet another generation of turkey hunters and adventurers." - Turkey Call"An unparalleled view of turkeys and turkey hunting by one of the most prolific and skilled writers of our century. In this superlative blend of thirty-four tales, editor Jim Casada's eye for recognizing ageless quality matches Archibald Rutledge's talent for producing it." - Turkey & Turkey Hunting
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Language
English
Place of publication
South Carolina
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 227 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
322 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-64336-593-0 (9781643365930)
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Persons
Archibald Rutledge (1883-1973) was South Carolina's most prolific writer and the state's first poet laureate. His nature writings garnered him the prestigious John Burroughs Medal. Jim Casada has written or edited more than forty books and authored some five thousand magazine articles on the outdoors. He has been honored with 250 regional and national writing awards.