Winston: The Life of a Gun Dog [Hardcover]

Ben O. Williams (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2003

Ben O. Williams is a legendary figure in the world of bird dogs.

He has bred and trained dogs for over 40 years and, in all that time, one particular dog stole his heart more than any other-Winston, a spirited, hugely talented, but inscrutably aloof Brittany spaniel.

Williams chronicles their time and travels together while thoughtfully examining the profound relationship that can develop between dog and hunter.

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About the Author

Ben O. Williams is a noted photographer, author, bird hunter and dog breeder.

He is the author and photographer of American Wingshooting, also published by Willow Creek Press.
 
His photography and writing have appeared in many prominent sporting magazines including Grays’ Sporting Journal, Retriever Journal, Pointing Dog Journal (for which he is a columnist) and Shooting Sportsman. He lives along the Yellowstone River outside of Livingston, Montana, with his wife Bobbi, fourteen Brittany spaniels and two English pointers.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Willow Creek Press (September 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572237058
• ISBN-13: 978-1572237056
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #503,931 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, November 17, 2003

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Caroline Komar (Chicago, Illinois USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Winston: The Life of a Gun Dog (Hardcover)

This is a great book for anyone interested in bird dogs, especially Brittanys. Most of Mr. Williams books that I have read have been instructional whereas this book is a more personal story about his favorite dog Winston and his performance in the field. It is right up there with "The Rufus Chronicle". I just recently got a Brittany from the American Brittany Rescue and have not hunted him and actually haven't been hunting since I was a little girl with my dad. However, after reading Mr. William's book I have had the urge to get out there and try with my very first dog. This is a must read for Brittany lovers!