Looking to add to the collection some more great reading by the Col Tom Kelly. So everyone knows Tenth Legion, but besides that what do you consider a must own or read? What are your favorites and why?
I have every book Mr Kelly wrote as well as the cd version of him reading the books. Better on a rising Tide is one of my favorites all of his books have humor and some history. A lot of the stories about the logging of the original Longleaf stands of Pine in Alabama apply to Louisiana Mississippi and a lot of the southeast. The Boat is another good one about the building of a boat used for hunting and the people and places that went along with the construction. Tom Kelly is a great writer and you'll enjoy any of his books.
I reread "A Fork in the Road" before every spring gobbler season.
Greg
I have all of them and have bought copies for my two young sons. I would be hard pressed to pick a favorite. I recommend that you buy The Best of Tom Kelly, vol. 1 and 2.
I just have-- FACES IN THE CROWD. I think this is one of his books that are hard to find.
Better on a Rising Tide...
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I have read "Tenth Legion" every February since 1978.
The other book from Col Kelly that I enjoy is " The Season". Both books should be in a person's book collection.
Better In A Rising Tide is my favorite over Tenth Legion.
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Quote from: nitro on March 24, 2018, 09:01:54 PM
I have read "Tenth Legion" every February since 1978.
The other book from Col Kelly that I enjoy is " The Season". Both books should be in a person's book collection.
Excellent choice as well, I own his collector's edition and generally read all 8 volumes every spring, "The Season" is one of my favorites...
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Dealers Choice is a must Kelly read.
After 'Tenth Legion' my favorite is 'Take Back in Fancy' a lot of good Kelly wit and turkey knowledge in it.
His earlier books are all good.
Lots of great choices, but if strictly wanting to follow along on the trials and tribulations of some turkey hunts, The Season is a good one.
Better on a Rising Tide, The Season and Dealer's Choice.
I have the tenth legion, but I also recommend the season, I don't have it, but it's at the local library,as well as other turkey books. I've heard some videos that are on YouTube, and he sounds like a very interesting fellow, one I could set and talk with for days on end!
I like all of his books but his story, "Afternoon on the Handles" ranks as one of the greatest pieces I've read by any writer.
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I like all of his books but his story, "Afternoon on the Handles" ranks as one of the greatest pieces I've read by any writer.
x2. Afternoon on the Handles is a great chapter. Also, the last chapter of "Better On a Rising Tide" is about as good as it gets too, especially if you're a father. The chapter is called Forty Crook Branch and it is a great ending to a great book.
The Season
Exactly. The chapters he speaks of his daughter are pretty impactful. But way more to the book.
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The season
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