Monthly Archives: February 2012

Heaven on Earth: Stories of Fly Fishing, Fun & Faith

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

I’ve recently become acquainted with Andrew M. Wayment’s writing as a reader of his “Upland Equations” blog where he writes about all things upland bird hunting. I enjoy Andy’s enthusiasm and his writing style, so I was grateful when he … Continue reading →

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Firelight

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

“Firelight” was Burton Spiller‘s third book, published in 1937 by the Derrydale Press. Unlike many of Spiller’s other books, this one is not about grouse hunting. Instead, it’s a collection of 10 captivating hunting and fishing stories. Aptly titled, the … Continue reading →

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Dud Dean Maine Guide

Posted on February 3, 2012 by

“Dud Dean Maine Guide: Tales of Hunting and Fishing” is the 1974 reprint of Arthur MacDougall Jr.’s “Dud Dean and His Country”, which was originally published in 1946. Aside from having a different cover and publisher, it’s identical to the … Continue reading →

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Dud Dean and His Country

Posted on February 3, 2012 by

In 1946, Arthur MacDougall, Jr. published “Dud Dean and His Country”, another collection of his popular Dud Dean stories. Dean was the fictional Maine guide who was the cornerstone of most of MacDougall’s writing. Tales of Dud Dean’s adventures captivated … Continue reading →

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