Tenth Legion- Who's read it?
02-23-2008, 10:40 PM
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Tenth Legion- Who's read it?
Ok. I just finished reading Tom Kelly's Tenth Legion. It was incredible. I loved it.Up until this book, Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment has been my favorite. I loved this book...I think now C&P is 2nd. So, to anybody who has read it, what's your favorite part? What did it change in your turkey hunting? Who's going to take up his invitation to join the "legion?"
02-24-2008, 07:13 PM
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RE: Tenth Legion- Who's read it?
Tom Kelly is from Spanish Fort, AL. He wrote this masterpiece in 1973, which just happens to be the year I was born. He discusses turkey hunting in a way that is passionate, humorous, and insightful. His dry humor and wit is rare as is his understanding of the forest, trees, and animals that live within them.
Some of my favorite parts were his comparison of dog-deer hunting to turkey hunting, his disdain for hunting over chufa patches and decoys, his criticism of "experts", but most of all his love and respect for the wild turkey. He pokes fun at his abilities and his inabilities. He pokes fun at the turkey, too. I found myself laughing outloud while I read it.
It is short read, but well worth it. If you are a reader, I encourage everyone to read it. If you know a reader, cheer them up with a copy. If you are tired of watching videos to get ready for season, get a copy. You will thank me later.
Some of my favorite parts were his comparison of dog-deer hunting to turkey hunting, his disdain for hunting over chufa patches and decoys, his criticism of "experts", but most of all his love and respect for the wild turkey. He pokes fun at his abilities and his inabilities. He pokes fun at the turkey, too. I found myself laughing outloud while I read it.
It is short read, but well worth it. If you are a reader, I encourage everyone to read it. If you know a reader, cheer them up with a copy. If you are tired of watching videos to get ready for season, get a copy. You will thank me later.
02-24-2008, 09:51 PM
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Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
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RE: Tenth Legion- Who's read it?
I've read it... Just not my type of writer... I guess it's one of those book that if your a serious turkey hunter you feel compelled to read it... I doubt I'll ever read another one of his writings
Tom Foolery was pretty good and The Old Pro Turkey Hunter
Tom Foolery was pretty good and The Old Pro Turkey Hunter
02-25-2008, 09:42 AM
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Typical Buck
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RE: Tenth Legion- Who's read it?
awesome read. His description of the difference bewteen a pure turkey hunter and deer hunter was one of my favorites. He has some old school hard lines but his honesty and passion don't apologize for that. You have to respect everything he says even if you don't agree with everything.
My favorite however is how it ends.....
"..I sat there with my hands shaking and my breath short and my heart thundering so hard I could not understand why he could not hear it. The last turkey that came to me last spring had exactly the same effect, and the day this does not happen to me is the day that I quit" Tom Kelly, Tenth Legion
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My favorite however is how it ends.....
"..I sat there with my hands shaking and my breath short and my heart thundering so hard I could not understand why he could not hear it. The last turkey that came to me last spring had exactly the same effect, and the day this does not happen to me is the day that I quit" Tom Kelly, Tenth Legion
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02-25-2008, 12:57 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Mississippi
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RE: Tenth Legion- Who's read it?
Great book..One of my favorites..
Leaned me towards the "old" way of turkey hunting, and less towards running and gunning.
If you liked it, also check out The Old Pro Turkey Hunter and Illumination in the Flatwoods.
Leaned me towards the "old" way of turkey hunting, and less towards running and gunning.
If you liked it, also check out The Old Pro Turkey Hunter and Illumination in the Flatwoods.
02-26-2008, 05:36 PM
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RE: Tenth Legion- Who's read it?
It's on my Christmas list for my hunting buddies this year. Thanks for the response guys.
OntElk, I also enjoyed his description of the dog deer hunters versus turkey hunters. His claim at "being the best" is also great. The bird in the beginning that he wants to shoot out of the tree had me laughing so loud I almost woke my wife in bed.
OntElk, I also enjoyed his description of the dog deer hunters versus turkey hunters. His claim at "being the best" is also great. The bird in the beginning that he wants to shoot out of the tree had me laughing so loud I almost woke my wife in bed.