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Book SynopsisRecently anointed "the master of the short outdoor essay" by no less than Gray's Sporting Journal, Jack Kulpa picks up where his award-winning book True North leaves off, somewhere in the Wisconsin woods where "the calling is a simple and uncomplicated thing; but like the mists of a brooding bog it can also be a riddle—cryptic deep, and filled with mystery." This new collection, drawn from work that appeared in such magazines as Field and Stream, Sports Afield, and Sporting Classics, contains thirty-two essays organized into four parts: "Lakes and Streams;" "Forests and Fields;" "Tail Feathers and Backlash;" and "Home from the Hill." While the essays address a variety of topics, each is inspired by what the author refers to as "the silent places where we have heard the wild calling."
Trade ReviewPeople who want to learn how to troll for dolphin or catch bigger kingfish won't get that here. When the Wild Calls is for those who appreciate good writing, artful storytelling and throughtful examinations of why we love wild places and the creatures that live there. -- Steve Waters * Sun-Sentinel *
Kulpa reveals a compelling sensitivity for nature and for hunting and fishing throughout his beautifully written book. * Sporting Classics *
