I edited the title of this thread to reflect the contest on page 2. Best of luck!
I just wanted to alert everyone to the upcoming publication of my new book, titled: "A Traditional Bowhunter's Path: Lessons and Adventures at Full Draw.
Many thanks to all those who contributed photos for the book.
Please see additional details on my Associate Sponsor page.
http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=162;t=000082
Thanks,
Ron Rohrbaugh
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Should be a great read!
Looking forward to it Ron.
I'll keep my eyes open for it to go on sale! I always like new interesting reads!
:thumbsup:
:archer2:
I need a new book to read, looking forward to its release!
Can't wait for the book!
Thanks, Guys!! I had a blast writing this book and I hope everyone has just as much fun reading it.
Below are a few excerpts from the book's Foreword, which was written by Don Thomas.
Hunting books generally fall into two categories: how-to material intended to instruct and campfire stories meant to entertain. Ron busts this traditional dichotomy wide open by doing both, a decision that increases the value of the text to novice bowhunter and experienced veteran alike.
The book's Part 1 covers a wide range of topics in the first category. His chapter on shooting methods in hunting situations outlines a style that differs considerably from my own, and I found it fascinating and thought-provoking. Had I read this material fifty years ago, I might be shooting bows differently today--and shooting them better.
To his credit, Ron also laces this section with less frequently visited--and occasionally more controversial--subjects ranging from deer biology to the ethics of hunting over bait.
The tone of the text changes completely in Part 2, where chapters reflect the author's ability for telling a hunting story with the best of them. The venues in these tales range widely, from Ron's home state of New York to southern Africa. A personal favorite anecdote describes a Wyoming antelope hunt Ron makes with a special latecomer to bowhunting: his own father.
Scattered among these instructive and entertaining chapters lie what I consider the lyrical heart of the book: erudite and remarkably successful efforts to explain the spirit--the ever elusive why--that motivates a small minority of hunters to voluntarily limit their means of take to simple stick and string. That's a tall order (I've been wrestling with it myself for decades), but Ron Rohrbaugh handles it capably with lucid and evocative prose that flow from the page as effortlessly as Eugen Herrigel's description of a proper arrow release in Zen in the Art of Archery. The book's final chapter, a summary of the ethical and political challenges today's bowhunters face in their obligation to continue America's tradition of the ethical hunter-conservationist, could easily serve as a standalone guide to the subject.
E. Donnall Thomas, Jr.
Lewistown, Montana
Sounds great Ron, I look forward to getting it.
Looks like a good one, Ron...looking forward to reading it. :thumbsup:
Awesome!
Bisch
A pic of my boys toting a couple of big bull frogs will be in Rons book!
Looking forward to reeding this!!!
:clapper: i am always looking for a nice traditional book.
When will it be available and how do we get an autographed copy?
Looking forward to what I'm sure will be a good read. :archer2:
The publisher is shooting for an "in-stores" date of August 1, but they have suggested that it might be ready before then.
I'm hoping to have some copies available for Denton Hill at the end of July.
It's amazing how long it takes to write, edit, and publish a book. I've been working on some aspect of this book nearly every day for more than a year and still have 6 month to go before publication. It's a labor of love!
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I thought we could have a some fun here...
I will give a free book to the first person who can name the bowyers and bow models represented in the photos below. I'll provide a hint. Two of the bows were made by the same bowyer, but are different models.
All bowyers are well known and often discussed here on TradGang.
This is tough. I'll be impressed if anyone gets this quickly.
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That's awesome. You should start a new thread for it so everyone will see it!!!
Available on Kindle....?
Looking forward to getting a copy. will you have a booth at Denton? If so, perhaps I can be lucky enough to get my paws on one there?
I doubt that I'll have a booth at Denton, but if books are ready I'll connect with another vendor so that books will be available for sale.
Good Luck Ron. Looks like a great read.
Deno
The publisher says they will produce an electronic version for Kindle and similar devices, but I'm not sure of the timing in relation to the print version.
Thanks to everyone for your well wishes!
No guesses on those limb tips?
I'll give you a hint. Two of the bows, by different makers, were made in Michigan.
I sent a pm with my guess
No idea on the bows, but congrats on getting a book published!
Congrats on the book Ron, I wish you well with sales.
2 Thundersticks (MOAB and Mag )?
The middle tip in the top pic is thin, could be a Toelke Whip?
I originally thought the middle one was a whip too but I misread the hint and thought all bows were made in Michigan. Oh well.
You guys are very good and very close, but I'm staying mum until we have a few more guesses.
This is fun...
Can't wait to read your book!
Ernie
I have a good idea on some of the bows but do not know models.
I am going to place a Guess though when I am done with this online class I am taking
Ron,
Those guesses are all from never seeing an American bow, ever. I just dream of having one of any of your (States) awesome bows one day.
Toelke Whip
Centuar
Big Jims
Widow Longbow
MOAB
Kanati
Any of them..... :archer:
Pete
:thumbsup:
I had a Big Jim still have my Centaur but I'm really like that Bear on the cover of his book.
OK, Just winging it here:
Thunderstick Moab
John McCullough Griffin
Thunderstick Mag
Voodoo Stick by JD Lund
It sounds like this book is going to make an excellent addition to my library! Congratulations on seeing this project through Ron!
Thanks, Whip!
PZee has one right...pretty good for living on another continent!
Charlie has 3 of 4!!
Feel free to keep guessing.
I'll let this ride a little longer to see if we get a few more players, then we'll wrap it up with the person who is closest.
Up for tonight and tomorrow.
After that, if there are no other guesses, it looks like Charlie will be our winner!
I'm surprised that more of you aren't taking a crack at identifying those limb tips...
It's been nearly a week since we've had any entries, so I'm going to call it.
Charlie was the closest with three right, so he wins a free book when they become available this summer. Congratulations, Charlie!
Please send me your mailing address and I'll make sure that you get one of the first books off the press.
The correct answers were.
Top Photo: Thunderstick MOAB, McCullough Griffin, and Thunderstick Mag.
Bottom Photo: Robertson Goshawk
Thanks to all for playing along and chiming in.
Ron
Looks like a good read
Thanks Ron, That Bottom one had me....
I'll PM my address and really look forward to the book.