Making Game: An Essay on Woodcock

Guy de la Valdène's beautifully written essay (and first book) is an ode to an iconic bird, part natural history, and part hunting memoir. It's a well-regarded and undisputed classic--an edgy, elegant examination of the habits and history of a reclusive gamebird, the Woodcock, native to Europe and North America, a bird that's been hunted and celebrated since Roman times. Valdène writes exuberantly of the bird, the hunt, and the feast, gracefully balancing the obsessions of a naturalist, sportsman, and gourmand.

Author: Guy de la Valdène
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Lyons Press
Published: 09/02/2025
Pages: 204
Weight: 0.5lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.50w x 0.47d
ISBN: 9781493089284