Cabela's: World's Foremost Outfitter: A History (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Chuck Yeager (Introduction)

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Product Description

In 1961, Dick Cabela, with his wife, Mary, and his brother, Jim, turned his kitchen table into the foundation of what would become one of the world's top outfitting companies. The origins of this successful business are traced from Dick's bout with polio to his deep love of fishing and hunting that would inspire him. From one small ad in the back of the Casper Tribune (Wyoming) to an annual mailing of 60 million catalogs, Cabela's has served the needs of two generations of outdoor enthusiasts while remaining, at heart, a family business.

About the Author

David Cabela is the son and nephew of the founders of Cabela's. He is a freelance writer and a dedicated fishing and hunting enthusiast. He lives in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Paul S. Eriksson (September 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0839712804
• ISBN-13: 978-0839712800
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #696,507 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, but incredibly repetitive, July 2, 2003

By A Customer

I was looking forward to reading this book since I am a loyal customer of Cabela's. While David Cabela had the best of intentions in documenting the rise of his parents' company, he should have left the writing to the experts. That is not to say this book does not have some useful and interesting content. However, I believe the book could have been cut by 2/3 easily and been more interesting and effective.