Upland Days - Hardcover

Tapply, William G.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1585741892 ISBN 13: 9781585741892

Publisher: The Lyons Press, 2000

Synopsis

50 years of bird hunting in New England. This is a compelling account of the author's many adventures and misadventures while hunting for grouse, woodcock, pheasants, and a variety of duck species in all kinds of weather and terrain throughout New England. The book is steeped in the history and lore of hunting in this region, and reveals the type of camaraderies that are so important to those who hunt. Starting with a riveting explanation as to why he loves to hunt, Tapply then takes the reader on a literary hunting trip through his life - from hunting with his grandfather, father, and family friend Burton Spiller (the father of modern grouse hunting), through favorite fields and coverts, to revered guns, and longtime hunting companions. Along the way, Tapply hunts a variety of birds, in many situations, with many people. His profound love of the land is apparent throughout the book, evidenced by his constant bemoaning of developments that inevitably chew up his favorite woodcock coverts or grouse covers. This is a must-have addition to any bird hunter's library.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Upland Days chronicles a half-century of tromping the New England woods with amiable companions, both two- and four-footed. The author writes about such legendary grouse hunters as his father, H.G. "Tap" Tapply, and his bird-hunting mentor, Burton L. Spiller. The book contains a happy mix of lore, whimsy, nostalgia, wisdom, and romance. It's about the pleasures of the hunt and a lifelong love affair with grouse and woodcock and other game birds.

About the Author:

BILL TAPPLY has been an editor with Field & Stream magazine for 13 years. He has written 24 books, including 17 novels and seven non-fiction works (six of which are on bird hunting and fly-fishing). Tapply is a native New Englander.

About this edition

• Publisher: The Lyons Press
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 1585741892
• ISBN 13: 9781585741892
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 192