Masterpieces you can read over and over is how the Washington Post reviewed MacQuarrie's engaging, timeless stories of the misadventures of the Old Duck Hunters Association. Here are 53 classic hunting and fishing stories, some from sporting magazines of the 1930s and 1940s, including unpublished works from the author's literary estate. Available in individual volumes or collected in a slip-cased three-volume set, here is a legacy to today's sportsman from one of America's finest outdoor writers.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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Classic stories for people who love the outdoors,
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This review is from: Stories of the Old Duck Hunters; More Stories of the Old Duck Hunters; Last Stories of the Old Duck Hunters (Hardcover)
For anyone who has spent any time in the outdoors or wishes they could, these stories are great. All three books are a collection of Gordon MacQuarrie's short stories that appeared in print in the 1930's through the 1950's, in outdoor magazines, ie Field & Stream. The stories take place in northwestern Wisconsin, and include duck and deer hunting, as well as many fishing stories. Having spent time in this great area, the author paints great pictures of the country, as well as bringing out the true appreciation of the outdoors. These books also show the views of true sportsmen in regards to conservation, and the understanding of our responsibility to nature. And lastly, quite a few chuckles along the way. I can tell you that I have re-read these stories many times through the years, and will again... enjoy.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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MacQuarrie Takes You There,
This review is from: Stories of the Old Duck Hunters; More Stories of the Old Duck Hunters; Last Stories of the Old Duck Hunters (Hardcover)
This trilogy is probably the best rendition of hunting fishing adventures that I have ever read. These stories contain no grandiose panoramic gushing descriptions of landscape or sunsets, just simple, clarity. A great read.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The finest of outdoor writing.,
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This review is from: Stories of the Old Duck Hunters; More Stories of the Old Duck Hunters; Last Stories of the Old Duck Hunters (Hardcover)
Most outdoor writing is a bit boring: ". . . and then he hit my Royal Coachman like a freight train,[etc.]. . . ." Not these stories! MacQuarrie puts you right in the stream or field with him, without effort and with great, subtle humor. Only when he mentions an automobile do you realize these were written in the 20's and 30's. He wrote with the parsimonious beauty of Hemmingway. Read only one story per night, lest you get through the three volumns too fast.
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