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The Fragrance of Grass

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An ode to one man's enduring love affair with hunting, The Fragrance of Grass stands as a testament to Guy de la Valdene's deep affection for and abiding respect of the natural work and all its inhabitants.  Set in places as far afield as France and Montana, Saskatchewan and Florida, this beautifully written memoir is a treatise on dogs, birds, and wildlife; food, wine, and women.

The Fragrance of Grass is suffused with la Valdene's appreciation for and understanding of natural history along with his vast knowledge of centuries-old hunting traditions.  It is a walk through the decades of memories of fields and birds, friends and dogs that will be treasured by all true sportsmen.

  

 

 

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An ode to one mans enduring love affair with hunting, The Fragrance of Grass stands as a testament to Guy de la Valdènes deep affection for, and abiding respect of, the natural world and its inhabitants. Set in places as far afield as France and Montana, Saskatchewan and Florida, this gorgeously written book is an elegant treatise on dogs, birds, and wildlife, food, wine, and women.

About the Author

Guy de la Valdène was born and raised in France.  His earlier books include For a Handful of Feathers, and Making Game: An Essay on Woodcock.  He is the also the author of a novel, Red Stag.  His articles have appeared in Sports Afield and Field & Stream, among other publications.  He lives on an 800-acre farm outside of Tallahassee, Florida.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780762779772
Author:
Delavaldene, Guy
Publisher:
Lyons Press
Author:
Guy de la Valdene
Author:
De La Valdene, Guy
Subject:
Sports and Fitness-Sports Writing
Subject:
Outdoors-Fishing and Hunting
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Publication Date:
20121031
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Language:
English
Pages:
240
Dimensions:
8 x 5 in

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An ode to one mans enduring love affair with hunting, The Fragrance of Grass stands as a testament to Guy de la Valdènes deep affection for, and abiding respect of, the natural world and its inhabitants. Set in places as far afield as France and Montana, Saskatchewan and Florida, this gorgeously written book is an elegant treatise on dogs, birds, and wildlife, food, wine, and women.

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