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THE FRAGRANCE OF GRASS

by: Guy de la Valdene

An ode to one man’s lifelong love affair with hunting. Set in places as far afield as France & Montana, Saskatchewan & Florida, this is a beautifully written book that is also an elegant treatise on everything from dogs, birds, & wildlife to food, wine, & women. It will be treasured by all sportsmen & by the readers of Tom McGuane & Jim Harrison. 6×9 inches, 304 pgs.

0-7627-7977-2
978-0-7627-7977-2
Softcover
09-30-2012
Sporting Literature, Humor & Fireside

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An ode to one man’s lifelong love affair with hunting

Part memoir, part history, The Fragrance of Grass stands as a testament to Guy de la Valdène’s deep love of, & abiding respect for, the natural world & all that inhabit it. Set in places as far afield as France & Montana, Saskatchewan & Florida, this is a beautifully written book that is also an elegant treatise on everything from dogs, birds, & wildlife to food, wine, & women.

The Fragrance of Grass will be treasured by all sportsmen & by the readers of Tom McGuane & Jim Harrison. The author’s first book in nearly a decade, it is now being published to coincide with the paperback edition of his classic Red Stag.

WHAT THE EXPERTS ARE SAYING:
“Valdène’s wondrous field memoir is a rich sportsman’s miscellany— memorable & erudite fowling lore, camp etiquette, ballistics, poaching ethics, glorious anecdote, bloody ducks, persistent bawdiness, & better wine than you or I’ll ever drink—all elegantly spun as an affectionate & sentimental education of loss & renewal. It’s a terrific book.” —Richard Ford

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Guy de la Valdène
was born & raised in France. He is the author of a novel, Red Stag. His other books include For a Handful of Feathers & Making Game: An Essay on Woodcock. LaValdène’s articles have appeared in Sports Afield & Field & Stream. He lives on an 800-acre farm outside of Tallahassee, Florida.

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ISBN: 0-7627-7977-2
Publisher: NATIONAL BOOK NETWORK
Publish Date: 09-30-2012

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