Hunting Books

[martin hollinshead 13]

I bought it, but unfortunately the review that IanB put on here doesn't allow any replies or I'd have said how much I enjoyed it. The hunting tales are superb, but its the other bits that are just as interesting: a way of life long gone, how the Russian aristocrats really did have it all, at the expense of the peasants. The sheer scale of their wolf and bear hunts is unbelievable. And there's other little details in there I found fascinating: the type of ski they used when out seal hunting, the conditions in which they lived and hunted, surviving all night outside at -32C just kipping next to a fire. The way they lured the wolves in to be shot, the way animals survived the Russian winters, how they used the eagles to take wolves.....I could go on and on LOL

 

A fascinating and enthralling story: I'd love to read more about Remmler: a life lived to the full and then some.

 

 

I'll second that!

Of late i have been really hitting the Peter Hathaway Capstick books hard and they are amazing. 'Death in the Long Grass' is the finest piece of writing i have ever read.

JD, It's interesting that in praising Remmler's book your mind went to Capstick's writing. I've noticed one or two others do the same. I picked this up on a US forum:

'If you want to read about a times past that will never be repeated...this is a must read!This book is right up there with “Death in the Long Grass†and the “Last Ivory Hunter†by Peter Capstick.'

The style? Tension created? What similarities do you see?

Martin

[J Darcy 5,871]

Hi Martin, i don't think the similarities are in the 'style' of writing, more like the way that the words build a picture in the minds eye that you are actually 'there'. Not many authors can do this, but those mentioned (BB, PHC, Remmler) have the ability.

[bird 9,946]

tales of a rat hunting man by db plummer il get mi coat

 

 

the man was legend in his own mind

[rascal_2005 79]

i do love topics like this!!!

 

books and dvd's are my poison!!! so your fueling me.

 

anyone be intrested in some swaps? i got thats what i call terrier work 1 and 2 up for swaps if anyones up for it?

 

marting i have always wanted to read HAWKING WITH GOLDEN EAGLES! THINK THAT WILL BE ANOTHER ONE THAT WOULD GET THE MIND WORKING

 

john boy

[PeakOil 352]

Anything by Corbett or Capstick I would recommend. Having read almost everything Corbett and Capstick have written and the man eaters of Tsavo I am on the lookout for some more older books. I doubt the library will have anything by Walter Karamojo Bell, Jim Sutherland or Robert Ruark.

[martin hollinshead 13]

i do love topics like this!!!

 

books and dvd's are my poison!!! so your fueling me.

 

anyone be intrested in some swaps? i got thats what i call terrier work 1 and 2 up for swaps if anyones up for it?

 

marting i have always wanted to read HAWKING WITH GOLDEN EAGLES! THINK THAT WILL BE ANOTHER ONE THAT WOULD GET THE MIND WORKING

 

john boy

Hi John,

It’s a pity that hunting/falconry forums don’t seem to see a lot of book discussion (perhaps more on DVDs) – though this particular forum does seem to enjoy quite a bit of ‘book chat’ and Darcy’s titles always generate a good deal of activity.

As far as Hawking with Golden Eagles is concerned, why not treat yourself this Christmas!

All the best,

Martin

[rascal_2005 79]

i think i may martin.

 

john boy

[J Darcy 5,871]

Anything by Corbett or Capstick I would recommend. Having read almost everything Corbett and Capstick have written and the man eaters of Tsavo I am on the lookout for some more older books. I doubt the library will have anything by Walter Karamojo Bell, Jim Sutherland or Robert Ruark.

 

Just starting a Ruark at the moment. 'Use enough gun'

[rascal_2005 79]

darcy where do you pick these books up from?

[J Darcy 5,871]

I get my sister to order them for me off amazon and sometimes ebay.

[rascal_2005 79]

perfect! cheers bud

[PeakOil 352]

Anything by Corbett or Capstick I would recommend. Having read almost everything Corbett and Capstick have written and the man eaters of Tsavo I am on the lookout for some more older books. I doubt the library will have anything by Walter Karamojo Bell, Jim Sutherland or Robert Ruark.

 

Just starting a Ruark at the moment. 'Use enough gun'

 

I have had my eye on that along with 'A Hunters Wanderings in Africa' by Fred Selous.

[boyo 1,398]

i collect all running dog books and a cracking little known book is hounds hares and other creatures a complete book of coursing very good read written by steve copold ordered off internet could not get it anywhere else . but well worth having in your collection if interested in running dogs .