No comments about English Foxhound (Comprehensive Owner's Guide).

No comments about Hounds and Hunting Through the Ages.

No comments about Gone Away (The Derrydale Press Foxhunters' Library).

No comments about Never outfoxed: The hunting life of Benjamin H. Hardaway III.

2 comments about MiG-25 'Foxbat' MiG-31 'Foxhound': Russia's Defensive Front Line (Aerofax).

1. Yefim Gordon's book successfully copes with the misunderstanding which surrounds the MiG 25 "Foxbat" one of the World's fastest jet fighters and its successor the MiG 31, nicknamed the Foxhound. Gordon shows that it was a machine built to defend the huge Soviet airspaces, rather like the first stage of an air to air missile rather than the Superfighter the West believe it to be. The MiG 25 has been exported to a number of countries and its service has been well documented by the author. Of particular interest is its use in the Middle east, operating reconnaissance flights over Israel from bases in Egypt. I like the layout of the book with its beautiful line drawings of all versions of the Foxbat, followed by colour graphic art drawings. There are plenty of black and white photos which show this impressive plane in different angles. A truly top class effort by a leading Russian author on aviation



2. Yefim Gordon is one of the best authors available at this time writing about Soviet aircraft. This is a good book about the Mig25 Foxbat, little bit thin on the Mig 31 Foxhound. Many good line drawings of the prototype & production models of the Mig25, not so many of the Mig 31.

   Bit pricy for what you get, but I am overall pleased to have this in my collection to add information& detailed pix of these two interceptors.

3 comments about American Foxhound: A Complete and Reliable Handbook.

1. As the ultimate dog lover of 3 dogs ( one being a foxhound) and avid reader, I can honestly say that this book lacked information specific to the American Fox Hound. Although the authors / breeders are to be commended for their well researched chapter on " Hunting and history of the fox hound", the entire rest of the book appears to be pure pledgerism on basic dog / puppy facts gathered from another book . Embedded in the narrative discourse of the entire book are wonderful pictures of fox hounds, but the content is plain and repetitive information that can be found in any puppy or dog basic training book . I was disappointed because this is the only book listed by Amazon on Fox Hounds . Too bad there was no content information on temperment or obedience, or statistics rating aspects of this breed. My opinion is to save your money and search online for information on the American Foxhound by surfing the net.



2. In my opinion, this book is worth the price for the history section alone. I have bought other books from this publisher in the past and have not been pleased, and in this case bought the book for the pictures only (which are great!). Either the publisher has raised their standards, or this book is and exception. Much of the material is the same as you would find in any basic dog book, but that is understandable because dog needs are very much the same, regardles of the 'suit' they wear. I wish for more and more in depth information, but for what it is, this book is great.



3. Required text for anyone with an American Foxhound, a very stubborn breed that is quite affectionate and loyal. This is the best text I have read on the subject, primarily since it is the only one written on the subject. Seller is great.

No comments about English Foxhound, Complete & Reliable Guide: A Complete and Reliable Handbook (Rx-124).

No comments about My Way Sally.

No comments about Foxhounds.

4 comments about The Voice of Bugle Ann (Derrydale Press Foxhunters' Library).

1. The Voice of Bugle Ann is a short novel but Mr Kantor's prose brought the story to life--I could hear Bugle Ann just as her owner did and I could feel his anger and sorrow at her lose. This is a powerful book showing to what extent man will go for his best friend--I came across this book on one of the Amazon lists and decided to try it--I could not have been more impressed.



2. Ranking equal to or better than Where the Red Fern Grows, this book was a 1936 MGM movie with Barrymore and Maureen O'Sullivan. I wish it would be made available again. For those of us of traditional old-fashioned values and sentiments, this story is simply Great!



3. Written in 1935, this book was serialized in the 1950s by the Saturday Evening Post. The reader's response was totally magnificent. And that is where I first heard of Kantor and this wonderful book. I'm just rereading it and once again basking in quality story telling by a master who knew and understood his genre.
   
   Highly recommended reading for animal lovers and those who appreciate truly fine writing.



4. Recently, while taking inventory (cleaning up my mess) of my library, I ran across my old copy of this book that has been with me since the mid 1950s. Being a strong believer is setting priorities, I instantly sat down, ceased the silly cleaning, and started reading the book once again. My goodness! I know it is impossible, but I am quite sure that old, really good books, get even better with age, just like wine! This is certainly the case with this one.
   
   This work was first published in 1935. It was the first book that I had read by this author and, I must say, it hooked me. This is probably one of the greatest dog stories ever written. People constantly compare it to Where the Red Fern Grows, but to be honest, I personally feel Kantor's work is better written. The story takes place in the Ozark Mountains and is simply about the love a man has toward his dog. Now the story is much more complex than this, but this is what it boils down to in the end. Now take warning, this is a tear jerker. I remember crying when I was a little one while reading it, and the book had the same effect on me just a week ago. This author's prose is beyond equal in my opinion and he has the time, the place, the people and the era down perfectly.
   
   On a personal note, the author names several people in this book, old time dog men and fox hunters. I had the pleasure and honor of knowing several of these old men while I was growing up and knew their sons and daughters quite well. They were a unique breed and I feel much richer for having known them and having been raised amongst them. I suppose this makes this work a bit special for me.
   
   Now this book has fox hunting in it, although it is not a hunting book. The reader should understand this particular sport, which was not a blood sport by any means. In fact, actually killing the fox was considered very bad form and was just something you did not do. Basically it consisted of setting around a fire all night listening to your dog run a fox through the hills. I have spent many evenings doing this and could certainly relate. I do not hunt anymore, having given it up years ago, but I do make an exception anytime I have the opportunity to participate in this particular type of hunting. Probably not true, but it almost seems the fox enjoys the chase almost as much as the dogs and humans do.
   
   If you are looking for a truly well written book, love dogs, and stories of very interesting people (the kind of people that it is difficult to find now days), then this one is for you. This particular work is on my list of top ten all time favorites. Recommend it highly. (Further note: If you happened to see the movie which was made in 1936, please do not judge the book by that viewing as per usual, the movie people missed it completely.)