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A High, Lonesome Call

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Set amid the natural beauty of Montana and Idaho, A High, Lonesome Call: One Man, Two Bird Dogs, And The Open Road That Is Their Answer by sportswriter Robert Holthouse is a superbly written novel of searching, self-reflection, and respect for wild grandeur. Drawing upon autobiographical experience, Holthouser wonderfully captures the essence of the hunt and the bond between a man and his faithful canine companions. A thoughtful, serious, soul-deepening read.

You have to be interested in the subject, but, then again, maybe you do not. This is a great dog and hunting book. It is also one of the best written books of any I have read, and I have read a lot of the different genres. Read it and see if you don't agree.

This book was absolutely genius. I was heartbroken when I finished it, and felt like I could let it go on forever without getting tired of it. I felt like I was riding/hunting right along with this trio and couldn't get enough of the true life stories. The tales seem real and not contrived like many other writers that I've read. This book was much more than just about bird hunting but included life's crappy moments and some of the most humorous. Wonderful writer.

This is one of those books I couldn't put down. If you're a bird hunter, dog lover, or just someone interested in reading about those little places in everyday America, you'll love this book. I really enjoyed it.

This is a great simple book on bird hunting. I like the laid back writing style that the author has. If you like bird hunting this is a great read!

Years ago, I bought this book to entertain myself during the off season. It turns out, I am still thinking about it- "identifying with it", is the term from my youth. "That's you!", my friends say. Not really, but sometimes I wish it were me. I enjoy the dog relationship and the friends nationwide, nonetheless. This is a wonderfully written book that will entertain and tickle your brain for many years to come. Wives, a wonderful Christmas gift for your wandering bird Hunter.

Holthouser does such a great job of describing the scenery and the hunt that you feel like you're there walking along side him. The underlying theme of his dog's (and his) mortality also hit home for me. All in a wonderful book, I highly recommend it.

I don't know what this book is. Is it a novel ??? It has a travel theme, so it's not a collection of lose essays. I must admit I read it simply because he lives in my area, and the lofty title caught my attention. Regardless of the title, it's about a hard drinking, wife deserting, philosophical, obsessed bird hunter and his two Brittanys.

The author describes himself as a carpenter who bird hunts and writes a few stories. Well ... I've read what carpenters write on Porta-John walls, and this guy is no carpenter. He's not into product review because it take 3 or 4 chapters to figure out what kind of shotgun he is using. Unless I'm mistaken, it's a 16 ga. Winchester Model 21. If I had a Model 21 I would have mentioned it in the first sentence.

Whatever this book is it is a superbly written tale. Give us more.