Download or read book Canvas Decoys of North America written by Archie Johnson and published by Decoy Magazine. This book was released on 1994 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bird Decoys of North America written by Robert Shaw and published by Sterling. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In carved and painted wood, bird decoys capture the dynamic spirit of the creatures they represent. Originating as humble tools of the hunter's trade, antique decoys are now treasured as a uniquely North American folk-art form. In this comprehensive reference, expert Robert Shaw chronicles the evolution of hand-carved decoys form 1,500 years ago, when decoys were first crafted by Native American hunter-artist, up through the last great decoy carvers of the twentieth century. Featuring 300 illustrations--including beautiful shot images of decoys from around the United States and Canada, as well as numerous historic paintings and photographs -- this book will appeal to sportsmen, birders, and folk-art enthusiasts alike" --Cover, p. 4.
Download or read book A Hundred Years of Texas Waterfowl Hunting written by R. K. Sawyer and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2012-07-13 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The days are gone when seemingly limitless numbers of canvasbacks, mallards, and Canada geese filled the skies above the Texas coast. Gone too are the days when, in a single morning, hunters often harvested ducks, shorebirds, and other waterfowl by the hundreds. The hundred-year period from the mid-nineteenth to the mid-twentieth centuries brought momentous changes in attitudes and game laws: changes initially prompted by sportsmen who witnessed the disappearance of both the birds and their spectacular habitat. These changes forever affected the state’s storied hunting culture. Yet, as R. K. Sawyer discovered, the rich lore and reminiscences of the era’s hunters and guides who plied the marshy haunts from Beaumont to Brownsville, though fading, remain a colorful and essential part of the Texas outdoor heritage. Gleaned from interviews with sportsmen and guides of decades past as well as meticulous research in news archives, Sawyer’s vivid documentation of Texas’ deep-rooted waterfowl hunting tradition is accompanied by a superb collection of historical and modern photographs. He showcases the hunting clubs, the decoys, the duck and goose calls, the equipment, and the unique hunting practices of the period. By preserving this account of a way of life and a coastal environment that have both mostly vanished, A Hundred Years of Texas Waterfowl Hunting also pays tribute to the efforts of all those who fought to ensure that Texas’ waterfowl legacy would endure. This book will aid their efforts, along with those of coastal residents, birders, wildlife biologists, conservationists, and all who are interested in the state’s natural history and in championing the preservation of waterfowl and wetland resources for the benefit of future generations.
Download or read book Field Stream written by and published by . This book was released on 1996-12 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FIELD & STREAM, America’s largest outdoor sports magazine, celebrates the outdoor experience with great stories, compelling photography, and sound advice while honoring the traditions hunters and fishermen have passed down for generations.
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Download or read book American Bird Decoys written by Saint Paul Art Center and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Decoys North America s One Hundred Greatest written by Loy S. Harrell, Jr. and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2000-09-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Antique decoys are among the hottest collectibles in the nation right now. With prime specimens commanding prices reaching well into the six-figure range, collectors see them as both an investment and a status symbol. Everybody wants them, but few can own the real thing. Loy Harrell, one of North America's pre-eminent decoy authorities, has crossed the country to gather photographs and information on the most valuable and sought-after decoys. This full-color masterpiece displays the greatest decoys of a bygone era, tells about their history and in some cases discusses their value. One of the specimens went for more than 600,000 dollars at a Sotheby's auction. Hunting, antique and waterfowl enthusiasts will want this book not only as a display of great artwork, but also as a valuable reference tool for these American treasures.
Download or read book Wild Fowl Decoys written by Joel Barber and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2000 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History and collecting of American decoys. Includes chapters on Indian bird lures, history of duck hunting, European fowling methods, and the making of decoys.
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Download or read book The Art of the Decoy written by Adele Earnest and published by American Bird Carvings. This book was released on 1997 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adele Ernest was one of the first to recognize the place of the decoy in the panorama of American folk art. The best examples from public and private collections are presented in this classic volume in 232 photos. They demonstrate the creativity, vigor, and variety of the American decoy.
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Download or read book The Animal Substitute written by Marjolein Efting Dijkstra and published by Eburon Uitgeverij B.V.. This book was released on 2010 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents an interdisciplinary study that combines art history, ethnology and sociology to examine the ways in which such "animal substitutes" as North American duck decoys and other utilitarian objects from a variety of cultures have influenced modern and contemporary art practices.
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Download or read book Shooting and Fishing in the Rivers Prairies and Backwoods of North America written by Bénédict Henry Révoil and published by . This book was released on 1865 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Shooting and fishing in the rivers prairies and backwoods of North America tr and revised from Chasses dans l Am rique du Nord and P ches dans l Am rique du Nord by the chronicler written by Bénédict Henry Révoil and published by . This book was released on 1865 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Shooting and Fishing in the Rivers Prairies and Backwoods of North America Translated and Revised by The Chronicler A Translation of Chasses Dans L Am rique Du Nord and P ches Dans L Am rique Du Nord written by Bénédict Henry RÉVOIL and published by . This book was released on 1865 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
