Outdoor Life: Classic Stories of the Great Outdoors [Audio Cassette]

Multiple (Author), Various Artists (Narrator)

Editorial Reviews

From AudioFile

[Editor's Note: The following is a combined review with OUTDOOR LIFE VOLS. 2, 3, and 4.]--Charming is the one-word description for these short stories taken from OUTDOOR LIFE magazine. Not really macho hunting and fishing tales, selections like "A Boy's First Turkey," "A Christmas Gift," "Never Trust a Moose," and "The Great Jonesboro Pigeon Shoot" are timeless, heartwarming stories of relationships and times gone by. The readers are expert, adding dimensions of drama, gentleness, and folksiness. The sound effects of wind, shooting, and animals snorting, plus the wonderfully appropriate musical segments, help enhance the listening experience. Like the "The Waltons" or "The Bill Cosby Show," these tapes are great family entertainment. S.C.A. © AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Oasis Audio (December 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1886463425
• ISBN-13: 978-1886463424
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,686,809 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Hunt for a Man Killer (Outdoor Life Classical stories), January 4, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Outdoor Life: Classic Stories of the Great Outdoors (Audio Cassette)

I am a fan of the outdoors and nature literature. I bought this audio book hoping it would make for interesting listening during my commute.This tape comprises some very cheesy stories that mostly revolve around stupid men shooting things (with lame sound-effects to boot). One particularly assinine adventure involves a man who is a "photographer" awed by a majestic moose. He brilliantly decides me MUST have a close up photo of the animal, no matter the cost (including the cost of the mooses' life!)The jackass sneaks up on the moose, and the moose charges at him, and then he shoots it to death.
"Ah, yes.. that was quite and adventure, and I got the most spectacular picture as the moose charged. Thankfully, I had a second to grab my rifle." the narrator reads in wise, gravely sounding voice, oblivious to the fact that he just DESTROYED the animal that captivated him. But it'll live on forever in a photo! Ya right.
Avoid this tape if you value intelligent nature stories. If corny sounds and hunting are a passion, then go for it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Collection, December 13, 2010

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MIRich - See all my reviews

This review is from: Outdoor Life: Classic Stories of the Great Outdoors (Audio Cassette)

I have the entire collection of tapes and its nice to listen to the audio version of stories that were written decades ago. If you enjoy the old hunting tales of days gone by, these tapes are a must. One of my favorite stories on another tape is Ducks You Bat You! As an avid waterfowler, I have made it a tradition to listen to this story on my way to the duck blind on opening morning.

The previous reviewer is obviously a member of PETA and their comments should be treated such.