Turkeys And Tall Tales

Author : Clarence T. Hellums
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2013-09
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1491817364

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Turkeys and Tall Tales by Clarence T. Hellums Pdf

In this his first book, the author teaches lessons on turkey hunting as he relates to the reader a series of funny stories about encounters he has had over the years while hunting turkeys with dear friends and colleagues. Embedded within the TALES are lessons and tips that hopefully will make the reader more successful at turkey hunting and cause them to laugh at the ridiculous scenarios that can and do happen in the turkey woods. Hazards like snakes, bears, fires and barbed wire fences are discussed in the stories to make personal safety something the hunter should always consider. Practical, helpful tips to make a turkey hunter more successful are scattered throughout and in a section at the end. The central theme of the book is "friendships" and the love of the wild turkey.

Author : Clarence T. Hellums
Publisher : Author House
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781491817377

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Turkeys and Tall Tales by Clarence T. Hellums Pdf

In this his first book, the author teaches lessons on turkey hunting as he relates to the reader a series of funny stories about encounters he has had over the years while hunting turkeys with dear friends and colleagues. Embedded within the TALES are lessons and tips that hopefully will make the reader more successful at turkey hunting and cause them to laugh at the ridiculous scenarios that can and do happen in the turkey woods. Hazards like snakes, bears, fires and barbed wire fences are discussed in the stories to make personal safety something the hunter should always consider. Practical, helpful tips to make a turkey hunter more successful are scattered throughout and in a section at the end. The central theme of the book is friendships and the love of the wild turkey.

Author : Rick Steber
Publisher : Bonanza Publishing
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1997-04-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Tall Tales by Rick Steber Pdf

A tall tale begins innocently with convincing facts and a few trivial details thrown in. But in the course of the story the limits of believability are stretched to the breaking point. ln the end we are left wondering how we could have been so naive, so darn gullible. America's tall tales have been handed down through generations and are tirmly rooted in character, situation and landscape. In the past a skillfully-told yarn was a diversion from the drudgery and monotony of everyday life and tellers of tall tales were held in high regard because their stories made people laugh. A tall tale is best enjoyed when told aloud. Dialect, intonation and gestures add to the story. A pause here. A shake of the head there. A practiced laugh. A wink, a sly smile or a deadpan look provide seasoning and can communicate as much as a well-placed word. In our modern fast-paced world, dominated by instant communication, changing technology and constant entertainment, the tall tale is no longer considered an essential part of everyday life. As a result, the telling of tall tales has become a dying art form.

Author : Thelma Van Hook Kirkish
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2011-09-06
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781462899159

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Tall Tales of Montana Homesteading and Beyond by Thelma Van Hook Kirkish Pdf

A biography and moving story of a remarkable lady, who is an avid horsewomen since the day she was born. Homesteading days in southeastern Montana on the prairie is about a strong hard working family surviving hardships and heartbreak including love along the way. The mode of transportation was usually a horse or horse and buggy. No electricity, inside plumbing or water just the light of the kerosene lamps. During the depression years the family made their own good times with many humorous stories and made the best of the bad. This story takes you to Missoula, Montana then to Grand Coulee Dam as it was being built then later to San Francisco during World War 11 where she raised her three teenaged daughters and then the fun began.

Author : Joe M. Cummings
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2022-11-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9781439676646

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Oklahoma Tall Tales Uncovered by Joe M. Cummings Pdf

From Amelia Earhart's arrest to the croquet mallet that foiled Bonnie and Clyde, Joe M. Cummings reveals the hidden depths of Oklahoma's tall tales. Oklahoma has no shortage of tall tales chock full of truth, however unlikely it might seem. Puzzle over Geronimo's three skulls. Examine the beer bottle that suckered town leaders on April Fools' Day or join the mad rush of a hundred thousand person race. Accompany the governor who went to the White House and boxed the President. Untangle the hideouts and shootouts of notorious outlaws like the Dalton Gang. Retrieve the kind of lore that is buried alongside Oklahoma's legends.

Author : Bill Privette
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Outdoor life
ISBN : 0977722902

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Bend Over Shake A Tailfeather by Bill Privette Pdf

Shake A Tailfeather features 12 entertaining chapters of turkey hunting exploits, misadventures and boondoggles from around the country. It is filled with humor, philosophy, wisdom, depth and turkey hunting expertise. It will be the perfect companion while sitting and waiting for that big gobbler to show up.

Author : Mary Greene Lee
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781449762612

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Tall Tales at the General Store by Mary Greene Lee Pdf

Enjoy the bygone days of a time precariously nestled between the comforts of peace and the ever-present threat of impending war in 1939. Meander the dirt roads converging at the general store, where tall tales flow freely. A young parson from the Northeast arrives and receives an education from the mountaineers far beyond his "preacher schooling." The unsolicited courtin' assistance pushes his patience to the limits. Laugh with six brothers as they unconventionally live balancing compassion with tomfoolery; gaiety with grief; all while holding fast to a simple yet steadfast faith. A new resident arrives, not fitting the mold of a Greenbed woman; she clings to high fashion and longs for the social life she enjoyed in the big city. Her actions and attitudes alienate the residents from her husband's struggling store until she is forced to put her life into the hands of the most unlikely character in the mountain. The war touched the mountain community in a shocking manner they'd never imagined possible.

Author : Peter “Highpockets” Hilgartner
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2004-07-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9781453533895

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Highpocket's War Stories and Other Tall Tales by Peter “Highpockets” Hilgartner Pdf

"Winner of the United States Marine Corps Gazette 2005 Francis Fox Parry Combat Initiative Award." Highpocket's War Stories is an eloquent account of combat leadership in Korea and Vietnam. Colonel Peter L. Hilgartner is widely recognized in the Marine Corps as a successful combat leader, first as a junior officer in Korea and later commanding the First Battalion, Fifth Marines fighting the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army. Hilgartner tells of leading troops in counter-guerilla action, and major battles with North Vietnamese troops -- Union I, Union II and Swift -- to control the strategic Que Son Valley. His story gives never-before-told, vivid descriptions of Marines in hand-to-hand combat with North Vietnamese troops from the perspective of Marines who were there. Every grunt will appreciate this gripping account.

Author : Christopher R. Fee,Jeffrey B. Webb
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 1265 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781610695688

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American Myths, Legends, and Tall Tales [3 volumes] by Christopher R. Fee,Jeffrey B. Webb Pdf

A fascinating survey of the entire history of tall tales, folklore, and mythology in the United States from earliest times to the present, including stories and myths from the modern era that have become an essential part of contemporary popular culture. Folklore has been a part of American culture for as long as humans have inhabited North America, and increasingly formed an intrinsic part of American culture as diverse peoples from Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania arrived. In modern times, folklore and tall tales experienced a rejuvenation with the emergence of urban legends and the growing popularity of science fiction and conspiracy theories, with mass media such as comic books, television, and films contributing to the retelling of old myths. This multi-volume encyclopedia will teach readers the central myths and legends that have formed American culture since its earliest years of settlement. Its entries provide a fascinating glimpse into the collective American imagination over the past 400 years through the stories that have shaped it. Organized alphabetically, the coverage includes Native American creation myths, "tall tales" like George Washington chopping down his father's cherry tree and the adventures of "King of the Wild Frontier" Davy Crockett, through to today's "urban myths." Each entry explains the myth or legend and its importance and provides detailed information about the people and events involved. Each entry also includes a short bibliography that will direct students or interested general readers toward other sources for further investigation. Special attention is paid to African American folklore, Asian American folklore, and the folklore of other traditions that are often overlooked or marginalized in other studies of the topic.

Author : Bill Privette
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2006-08-01
Category : Outdoor life
ISBN : 0977722929

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Bend Over Here It Comes by Bill Privette Pdf

Author : Ray Eye
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2012-02-21
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781620871188

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Ray Eye's Turkey Hunting Bible by Ray Eye Pdf

Legendary turkey hunter Ray Eye provides all of the information you need to know to successfully hunt wild turkeys across the country: how to scout, how and when to call, special tactics for the early season, how to hunt pressured turkeys, how to hunt heavy timber or open fields, and much, much more. Told in Ray’s down-home, folksy manner, the book not only informs, but entertains as well. There’s also a bonus storytelling section that will have you laughing in stitches as you read of some of Ray’s more ponderous exploits.

Author : Jonathan Allen
Publisher : Orchard Books
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Children's stories
ISBN : 1841218774

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The King of the Birds by Jonathan Allen Pdf

Letlæsningsbog om fuglenes konge, som ifølge Grandpa Turkey ikke er ørnen - han fortæller om sin egen ungdom

Author : John T. Saunders Jr.
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2015-12-16
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780761866312

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San Antonio Man Tells Tall Tale by John T. Saunders Jr. Pdf

San Antonio Man Tells Tall Tale is a memoir of a south Texas boy coming of age in the second half of the twentieth century. Each tale more thrilling than the last, the book chronicles a lifetime of hunting, fishing, and traveling throughout Texas, the Gulf Coast, the Rocky Mountains, and South America. These powerful and often humorous stories of chasing white tail deer, avoiding snakes, fishing for blue marlin, and even courting his wife are based on the author’s experiences in the great outdoors with close friends and family. Colorful illustrations by San Antonio artists Clay McGaughy and Pat Safir bring the stories to life. In the end, the reader will find that these are not tall tales at all, but the real life experiences of a lucky kid growing up in South Texas. Filled with humorous twists and turns, this book makes for a fun read for anyone.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Harvest House Publishers
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2017-01-01
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780736969000

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Two Truths and a Tall Tale by Anonim Pdf

Which Two Facts Are True? It's Up to You! Looking for something to get your family unplugged from their devices and engaged in some lively discussion? Indulge their love of trivia and fun facts with this unique game book of fact versus fiction. Spend hours straining your brain as you determine which of three statements is nothing but a tall tale: You can polish copper with ketchup. The man who invented the bulletproof vest never shot a gun. A group of owls is called a parliament. Only two of these statements are true. It's up to you and your family and friends to figure out which ones. Read all three out loud and then use your collective smarts to figure out which one is false. And don't trust the hilarious cartoons—some of them just might lead you astray! Warning—you might discover that truth really is stranger than fiction. The bulletproof vest was actually invented by a woman. Gotcha!

Author : Randolph Harrison
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2001-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780595194322

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Tall Tales of Bow Hunting and Fishing and Other Cool Stuff by Randolph Harrison Pdf

Be thoroughly entertained by this ribald set of vignettes about deer hunting and fishing. Fast paced, easy and fun reading for the pre-teen through the grandfather. If you're a hunter, or just someone who likes a good old down home yarn or two, then this is the book for you! Laugh at the three characters in "Barber Shop Bucks", then take a look through a deer's eyes in "A WhiteTails Tale". Be thrilled and warmed by a father and his young son as they experiance "First Day Deer". Sit on the edge of your seat reading the frightening suprise ending in "The Beast". Try and guess the strange twist in "The Great Adventure". "Wooly Worms" should be read by all who believe that critters can predict weather. And the author has also included hunting tips that he has garnered over decades in the timber. A must have book for all outdoorsman and folks who just love a good short story!