Grouse Feathers [Paperback]

Burton L. Spiller (Author), Lynn Bogue Hunt (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2000

The classic grouse hunting book of all time, this masterpiece created more interest in the sport than all of the other books on grouse combined. A noted authority on game birds of all kinds, Spiller delivers practical, hands-on advice on hunting grouse, the choice of bird dogs, favorite hunting locales throughout the New England states and much more. The book includes nine handsome illustrations by noted wildlife artist Lynn Bogue Hunt, author of Derrydale's An Artist's Game Bag .

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Originally published in 1935, Spiller's book on grouse is the textbook for tweed-wearing, pipe-smoking, double-shooting New England grouse and woodcock hunters. Although the language sounds a bit stilted today, after a couple of chapters you'll want to head to Maine, even if you don't know a partridge from a ptarmigan. Heartwarming tales well told, this deserves the classic moniker. (Lionel Atwill Field and Stream )

Originally published in 1935, Spiller's book on grouse is the textbook for tweed-wearing, pipe-smoking, double-shooting New England grouse and woodcock hunters. Although the language sounds a bit stilted today, after a couple of chapters you'll want to head to Maine, even if you don't know a partridge from a ptarmigan. Heartwarming tales well told, this deserves the classic moniker. (Lionel Atwill Field and Stream )

This is the quintessential book on grouse hunting. First published in 1935, this book has spurred more interest in grouse hunting than any number of books combined....For all that you have experienced or hope to while grouse hunting, this book is a great read. (Michigan Out-Of-Doors )

While not a 'how-to,' Spiller's folksy 1989[sic] title offers his great knowledge on the subject couched in recollections of hunting with his father as a boy and later with friends as an adult. He presents numerous tips on shooting, shotguns, dogs, and, of course, the birds themselves. (Michael Rogers Library Journal )

About the Author

Burton Spiller is the recognized authority on grouse—"king of the upland game birds." He was born in Maine in 1886 and died in 1973. During his life, he was somewhat of a Renaissance Man—he made and played violins, grew prize-winning flowers, wrote plays, short stories, and poems, was a mechanic, a welder, and served in World War II making submarines. Derrydale first published him in 1935, and his books continue to be considered the classics of all grouse hunting literature.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Derrydale Press (March 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1568331444
• ISBN-13: 978-1568331447
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 7.6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #167,386 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A New England grouse hunting classic, December 5, 2003

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Fred Zelt (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Grouse feathers, (Hardcover)

This is a very well-written book with abundant good humor and dry wit. It is one of the classics of grouse hunting literature. It is not a natural history or a how-to book, but is literature written in a very accessible style about one man's adventures while hunting grouse over a period of many years near his New England home.

I am 44 years old. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, and so did my 80-year old Uncle who had hunted ruffed grouse for many years in the woods of northeastern Pennsylvania.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, June 20, 2011

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Chuck (North Carolina) - See all my reviews

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This is a great book whether you are a grouse hunter or not. I am not but thats only because there are none where I live, but I do thoroughly enjoy other types of bird hunting. Contrary to another review, I found this book re-readable, which I have several times. The only possible downside is that I wish it was longer.

5.0 out of 5 stars Another GREAT read!!!, September 5, 2010

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I have read "Drummer in the Woods" and "Grouse Feathers", both by Burton Spiller, and enjoyed them both! Having only hunted grouse twice, but being a hunter and around hunting dogs and hunting all of my life, Spiller's books are jewels of literature to be treasured through out the generations. I have experienced the joy of time afield with special hunting partners (two- and four-legged) and have made wonderful memories. Spiller recounts hunts and hunting partners in a conversational tone that makes you feel like you are sharing a spot around the campfire or the hearth, after a day in the woods. Very warm, comfortable, friendly writing. I can't wait to read "More Grouse Feathers," and re-read his books!