The Duncan 802 Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Hi guys n gals, just looking for some good book recommendations. I've read John Lewis-Stempels 'The Wild life' which is an excellent read about how he set about living for a year just on wild food. In fact I finished it and immediately re-read it! I also liked 'The amateur poacher' by Richard Jefferies written in 1889 if memory serves. Also a good read and you suddenly realise how much our little island has changed and also how little people have changed. Can anyone recommend further reading in a similar vein? thanks all! Duncan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
revij22 113 Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 readers wives lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ideation 8,216 Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 You read Kes? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Duncan 802 Posted November 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 You read Kes? Crikey yes! About 25 years ago! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 want a bit nostalgia,read danny champion of the world.havent read it in years myself.might try get a copy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Duncan 802 Posted November 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 want a bit nostalgia,read danny champion of the world.havent read it in years myself.might try get a copy. I loved that book when I was a kid, probably the best Dahl book. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 agreed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tegater 789 Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Dunc. If you enjoyed "the amateur poacher" then try "The Gamekeeper at home" by the same author, you will love it! If you are really still a boy at heart, and have adventure running through your veins, then read "Bevis, the story of a boy" also by Richard Jeffries. It is a little bit swallows and amazons, but much better, and for me each time I read it, I am living the dream and reflecting on my own childhood, which was in so many ways, similar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darbo 4,776 Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Highland deer forest and Highland year by Lea macNally. Kenzie the wild goose man by colin wilcock. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Duncan 802 Posted November 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Dunc. If you enjoyed "the amateur poacher" then try "The Gamekeeper at home" by the same author, you will love it! If you are really still a boy at heart, and have adventure running through your veins, then read "Bevis, the story of a boy" also by Richard Jeffries. It is a little bit swallows and amazons, but much better, and for me each time I read it, I am living the dream and reflecting on my own childhood, which was in so many ways, similar. Thanks Tegater, I'll seek em out! Sounds like we had slightly similar childhoods - I think I was semi-feral as a kid! Just wasted a couple of minutes looking for your 'like' button, but you're a mod now and apparently no-one 'likes' mods 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tegater 789 Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Dunc. If you enjoyed "the amateur poacher" then try "The Gamekeeper at home" by the same author, you will love it! If you are really still a boy at heart, and have adventure running through your veins, then read "Bevis, the story of a boy" also by Richard Jeffries. It is a little bit swallows and amazons, but much better, and for me each time I read it, I am living the dream and reflecting on my own childhood, which was in so many ways, similar. Thanks Tegater, I'll seek em out! Sounds like we had slightly similar childhoods - I think I was semi-feral as a kid! Just wasted a couple of minutes looking for your 'like' button, but you're a mod now and apparently no-one 'likes' mods Tell me about it, I have never been so popular Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gonetoearth 5,144 Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 The last grain race Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darbo 4,776 Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 A bird in the hand by Bill Docherty found it a great read. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stabs 3 Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Paul Dooley's book.........an absolute classic and one of my favourite field sports books. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darbo 4,776 Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 The great game by Harold Wyman its on the craigyboy auction a great read. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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