American Wingshooting : A Twentieth Century Pictorial Saga [Hardcover]

Charley F. Waterman (Author), Ben O. Williams (Author, Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1998

American bird hunting throughout the 20th century is interwoven in the fabric of a developing nation, with a rich heritage and colorful traditions. And celebrated outdoor writer, dog trainer and naturalist Ben Williams has been in the thick of it. American Wingshooting is an elegant and beautifully photographed celebration of upland bird hunting now and as it once existed, with an emphasis on contemporary conditions and techniques for what many consider "The Second Golden Age" of bird hunting in America. Little escapes the author's sharp eye for detail with pen or camera as he discusses eighteen species of American game birds, their habits and habitat, the dogs that hunt them, and the guns best suited for each species. With introductory essays by the venerable Charlie Waterman, American Wingshooting is the new textbook for the growing legion of American wingshooters. 180 color photographs.

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About the Author

Ben O. Williams is a noted photographer, author bird hunter and dog breeder. His photography and writing have appeared in many prominent sporting magazines including Gray's Sporting Journal, Retriever Journal, Pointing Dog Journal (for which he is a columnist) and Shooting Sportsman.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Outlook Publishing (September 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572231904
• ISBN-13: 978-1572231900
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 9.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,431,979 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Birds, Shotguns and Dogs, December 23, 2009

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Sean "Browning Boy" (Buffalo, Wyoming) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: American Wingshooting : A Twentieth Century Pictorial Saga (Hardcover)

This is an essay, bordering on poetry, on the joys of bird hunting. It is not an informational or instructional book. This is one for the coffey table. The photographs are color and beautiful. The photos and writing can truly be appreciated by one who loves bird hunting, shotguns and dogs. The book jacket is beautiful. As in flyfishing, this book has a classy presentation!

4.0 out of 5 stars Stunning photography, decent text, April 3, 2009

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ness (Shawnee, KS USA) - See all my reviews

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Williams certainly has an eye for capturing the beautiful places upland bird hunting will take you, and the wonderful dogs (especially Brittanys!) and unique birds that are the quarry. The accompanying text is somewhat lightweight, but this book really shines through its photography.