Back in '84 or '85 I bought a copy of Jay Massey's book "A Thousand Campfires" from him at a North American Longbow Safari. I just started re-reading it and it's like reading his fascinating hunting stories for the first time. I find I'm really enjoying it. Has anyone else here read it lately?
I have it loaned out but when I get it back, I look forward to rereading.
I have the book and read parts an pieces every week. It's like being there.
Love this book
Have been reading it for many years, Book made me go out and buy a raft, have never looked back
Might have to pull out my copy and give it another read, along with Hunting Alaska's Wild Rivers. Did the Moose John hunt with Jay back in '91. Jay was just one all around good guy. I'm honored to have met him.
I read Ron LaClairs copy one morning in the woods, all in one sitting. I finished and it was exactly 12:00 noon. I laid the book down, looked up, and there was a fat doe standing broadside in front of me. I put an arrow through her ribs, and she went about 30 yards. One of my most memorable deer because of Jay Massey. I wish I had met him.
I know I read it first when I bought it. But the re-read has rekindled some of my favorite memories. Great book to say the least.
Just re read it a while back. I am currently in the middle of "Bow's on the Little delta".
I received Bowhunting Alaska's Wild Rivers for Christmas. That's a great read, too. I think I'll read A Thousand Campfires again after I finish Jay Campbell's book.
Why is this book so difficult too find? And when I do find one it is $100+ or way more? sorry guys, I'm only 24. That book is older than I am lol
My mother-in-law is good at find books at great prices. I'll put her on the case for you, Kyle.
It's one I read every fall... Great classic writing...
Jonathan
Chuck that would be wonderful. If she really does find one at a deal I'll pay you asap+ shipping. Thanks a ton.
I hear its a heck of a read
Yeah I've read this book many times.. Fantastic read!!
It is always a good read, but it always leaves a lump in my throat, it's hard to loose a friend.