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Offline Lotech Joe

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A Thousand Campfires
« on: January 31, 2013, 06:08:00 PM »
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?
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Offline Gordon Jabben

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Re: A Thousand Campfires
« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2013, 06:11:00 PM »
I have it loaned out but when I get it back, I look forward to rereading.
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Offline barredfeather

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Re: A Thousand Campfires
« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2013, 06:14:00 PM »
I have the book and read parts an pieces every week.  It's like being there.
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Re: A Thousand Campfires
« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2013, 06:21:00 PM »
Love this book

 Have been reading it for many years, Book made me go out and buy a raft, have never looked back
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Re: A Thousand Campfires
« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2013, 07:31:00 PM »
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.
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Re: A Thousand Campfires
« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2013, 07:57:00 PM »
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.
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Re: A Thousand Campfires
« Reply #6 on: January 31, 2013, 08:15:00 PM »
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.
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Re: A Thousand Campfires
« Reply #7 on: January 31, 2013, 08:26:00 PM »
Just re read it a while back. I am currently in the middle of "Bow's on the Little delta".
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Offline akbowbender

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Re: A Thousand Campfires
« Reply #8 on: January 31, 2013, 08:47:00 PM »
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.
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Re: A Thousand Campfires
« Reply #9 on: January 31, 2013, 09:01:00 PM »
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
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Re: A Thousand Campfires
« Reply #10 on: January 31, 2013, 09:34:00 PM »
My mother-in-law is good at find books at great prices. I'll put her on the case for you, Kyle.
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Re: A Thousand Campfires
« Reply #11 on: January 31, 2013, 09:38:00 PM »
It's one I read every fall...  Great classic writing...

Jonathan
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Offline RobinHood1389

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Re: A Thousand Campfires
« Reply #12 on: January 31, 2013, 09:59:00 PM »
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
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Offline FEIK77

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Re: A Thousand Campfires
« Reply #13 on: January 31, 2013, 10:10:00 PM »
Yeah I've read this book many times.. Fantastic read!!
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Offline Bill Sant

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Re: A Thousand Campfires
« Reply #14 on: January 31, 2013, 10:33:00 PM »
It is always a good read,  but it always leaves a lump in my  throat, it's hard to loose a friend.
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