Book Suggestions

[Stephen Graf]

#125037

There was a thread back a while the subject of which was reading suggestions.  I tried to use the search tool to find it, but was unable to locate it.

So two things…

Robin, can you find it easier than I can?  I think Bruce Smithhammer might have been the one that started it.

Anyone have any suggestions for some good reading?  By good I mean nature, archery, philosophy, ecology type stuff…

[Robin Conrads]

#125043

I found a couple of posts on books. Some for newbies, favorite non-hunting books, etc. This one looked the closest to what you described.

New books

I will try to find a better search function for the forum.

[Stephen Graf]

#125051

That would be the one, thanks.  I bookmarked it.

When my reading inspiration is running low, I can just throw a dart at this post and get a new direction.  Thanks.

[David Coulter]

#125152

Fast becoming one of my favorites is The Island Within, by Richard Nelson. I’m reading it slowly, savoring every line. I got that idea in that thread, I think. Also started From Here to Eternity, although it’s not a trad book. Thin Red Line is my all time favorite book and movie. A scene in the older version of the movie shows thousands of fruit bats flying out of the jungle. It’s worth seeing it just for that. The newer version gives homage to that, but with only one bat. Times…

It’s time to get out the reference books now, with Spring here, and freshen up on wild flowers and ferns.

best, dwc

 

[Stephen Graf]

#125167

Hey David, good to see you posting again.  Been wondering where you were off to.

I too like the Island Within.  Fantastic book.

[paleoman]

#125285

The Maine Woods. By Henry David Thoreau. A classic account of a trip to the Maine wilderness of the 1850’s.

[Col Mike]

#125600

For those of you interested in pre-Clovis Americans Adovasio’s new one Strangers in a New World is a must buy. Pricey but worth it. Section one covers where, how, and what were they doing. Section two covers every Clovis, Folsom, and pre-Clovis sight in great detail. Just the pictures and illustrations are worth the price. You won’t be dissapointed.

Semper Fi

Mike

[David Coulter]

#129509

I just finished From Here to Eternity and then The Short Timers, the book that inspired Full Metal Jacket. I love military history and military fiction, but I’m pretty full up following the Bleak Trail for now. I think I’ll pick up Sand County again to restore another part of me. I’m still working on The Island Within, slurping off delicious sips of that trying to make it last. dwc

[Stephen Graf]

#129514

I just got the Back Country Hunters and Anglers mag the other day and it has an article with 15 books everyone should read.  I’ve read about half of them, but now have some books to add to my reading list.  TBM just came to my door and there are a few books in their book review too.

Too bad our conservation history isn’t as “rich” as our military history…

[David Coulter]

#129517

Steve, that last line is so true. Peace, dwc

[grumpy]

#129533

Got a kindle, lots of books cheap, these are the best:

REAL WORLD WHITETAIL BEHAVIOR Jim Roy

New author with lots of experience and knowledge.  Well written, and actually helpful.  Some new info tactics I had not seen before.

INSTINCITIVE ARCHERY INSIGHTS  Jay Kidwell

Kidwell teaches psychology and gives insights that have helped me teach instinctive archery to beginners with remarkable results.  Much faster than the bumbling around I did.

TRIDITIONAL BOWYERS BIBLE

Best book for the money on building bows.  If you read it enough times.

Pope and Hill books are also excellent.

THE STILL HUNTER  T. S. Van Dyke.

Too many hunters, and too few deer for his still hunting to work now, but interesting reading.  Good read just to enjoy his writing style.

LONGBOW (saga of Roland Inness) Good book for a teen.  Wayne Grant.

THE GRAIL QUEST SERIES  Archers Tale/Vagabond/Heretic  Bernard Cornwell

Historical fiction about a English longbow archer. Well researched, and well written, no gory details omitted.

 

[Fallguy]

#129608

I see the latest issue of TB magazine in the book review section has a write up on a book titled “Teachers of the Forest” by Barry Babcock. I came across that  one a while back and it is a excellent read. (In my opinion anyway). It seems to be liked by the reviewer also.

[David Coulter]

#129662

The Still Hunter and teachers of the forest look really good. Thanks! Dc

[Rich Smith]

#129866

<p style=”text-align: right;”>I definitely second the suggestion of The Grail Quest series by Bernard Cornwell.</p>

[David Tetzlaff]

#129912

Fallguy,

Thank you for mentioning Teachers in the Forest. Barry is the real deal, he shoots only old school trad bows, and his book deserves to be widely read. We’ve become e-pals of sorts and I highly enjoy the trail cam photos he shares of massive bucks and bruins and wolves as well.

Cheers,

David T, Book Reviewer, TBM

[Raymond Coffman]

#130217

Booklists

After checking out TJ’s, Don’s, and Fred’s favorites, I found only one I didn’t have, so decided to remedy the situation. Bows on the Little Delta- Glen St Charles.

As with the more popular ones ( Fred Bear Field Notes) it can be quite challenging to find a copy for a reasonable price.

I picked up a copy of Mr St Charles book from the St Charles Archery ( amazon) it is new and numbered ( about 40 left) and the cheapest I could find ( $99.0) still expensive, but I bit the bullet and I am very pleased. It is a beautiful book. A lot of great stories and info, plus a lot of good photos of the more recent history of bowhunting! A very pleasant surprise. Still a few left, if any one wants to get a new copy of this classic book

Scout

PS

Just saw David’s list – all excellent books. I managed to get a copy of Sagittarius a couple years ago ( expensive – hard to find). A unique book.

[shawn1]

#130533

I just finished Hunting The Hard Way by Howard Hill. Really enjoyed it even though it is way different then what I usually enjoy.

[Kees]

#131243

Hey Stephen, I just got one you may be interested in, which David Tetzlaff reviewed in the latest issue of TBM: The American Longbow. Sounds like something right up your alley!    :>)

-Kees-

[Stephen Graf]

#131247

You can’t trust a word that no-count wrote in his book.  David was WAY to generous with his praise…

[Kees]

#131582

I’m about two-thirds through TJ’s “Handbook” and am enjoying it thoroughly.  Learned a lot, and much of what I already knew was refreshed.  It’s a great reference covering every aspect of Traditional archery, even if you don’t get out to make meat.

-Kees-

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