OT: The Duck Hunter's Book

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by Francis Morin

- I was going to mention Hobart Ames, but he was a true Damn Yankee from Mass.- his family foundry made cannon balls etc for Lincoln & Co. back when- wonder how that sat with the folks near Grand Junction? But the love of the hunt, the gentleman that Mr. Bob is and always has been, perhaps overrode such regional differences, I would like to think so.

Historically, combatants from both sides have fraternized when the love of the sport has brought them together. A gentleman was admired for his qualities while the side he chose was often overlooked, at least temporarily. Mr. Buckingham and Col. Sheldon have both written about this and it is documented that temporary truces were called for the observation of Christmas and the Spirit of the Season.

Make mine a fine English Pointer, steady to wing and shot, with an Osthaus tail, and a AHE 20 bore on the size O frame, 28" barrels open bored, straight hand grip with double triggers, 14 and 1/4" LOP to a leather covered pad and I would be walkin' in tall cotton forever.

I admire your choice of guns.
!!

Thank You.

[Dick Miller]

Bill,
As I recall both Doc and I were "primed" at the cocktail party for exhibitors and he volunteered to do the sketches before the book was shipped to me. True to his word there are several sketches throughout the book, all with personal notes underneath. Doc could put away some bourbon !
Derrick,
The first issue (which I have) was limited to 1000 copies and is leather bound and in a cardboard sleeve. I remember I paid an obscene amount for it, but I don't remember how much.

[C.O.B.]

Derrick, Amwell Press also put out a trade edition which was $60 if I recall correctly. They have unfortunatly gone out of business.