Grouse Feathers

by Burton L. Spiller

CLASSIC STORIES ABOUT AMERICA’S FAVORITE UPLAND GAME BIRD—AND ABOUT THE MEN AND DOGS WHO HUNT IT

First published in 1935, this collection of stories on grouse hunting from specialist Burton L. Spiller was widely considered by many to be the best book ever written on the topic, and at the very least it should be a part of every grouse hunter’s library.

Beautifully illustrated throughout by Lynn Bogue Hunt.

“Burton L. Spiller’s twin books, Grouse Feathers and More Grouse Feathers, are classics; they are as stirring today as they were in their first Derrydale editions, so true that time stands still.

“Long ago these volumes became collector’s items…. The incomparable delights of grouse hunting, the aroma of a clean wilderness, and the almost pagan rapport that exists between a man and his dog never change. I hold Burt Spiller the finest grouse writer who ever lived.”—Frank Woolner, author of Grouse and Grouse Hunting

“The reappearance of these two delightful blendings of warm, sensitive prose and fine art will gladden the hearts of all grouse hunters and lovers of fine hunting literature….”—Eric Peper, Editor, Field & Stream Book Club

Genres: Outdoors

248 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 15, 1935

Reviews

[Kyle Caulkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved it. If you are a grouse hunter, this will resonate. Enjoy

[Drew Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you enjoy the stories of aged men recounting a lifetime spent in the woods then Grouse Feathers is for you. Burton Spiller’s tales are engaging and pleasantly reminiscent of an era of hunting and dog work that I will never know.

[Robert Paulson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book every fall and have done so since 1972.

[Robert Von · Rating 4 out of 5]

a nice reflective account of grouse and upland hunting , like talking with an old friend or Grandfather, lots of wisdom and good stories.

[Ted Warren · Rating 3 out of 5]

a little long winded but I think that's what it's going for

[Ryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Account of a lifetime of upland bird hunting in New England

[Frederick · Rating 5 out of 5]

There is a reason this book is considered a classic. This was my third reading and I have enjoyed it more each time. Spiller's ability to write about his outdoor adventures is like sitting next to a fireplace in a north woods cabin listening to your grandfather tell stories about his dogs and days in the field long before you were born. Wonderful!

[JeanAnn]

Reviewed by Dan Feb. 2011