old timer123 367 Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 you know what I enjoyed plummers tales I think the statistic was that at one period of time his books were the most stolen from british public libraries I have one of the misprinted "Modern Ferretting" originals,only a small number were churned out before someone proof-read and spotted the spelling mistake.Like him or loathe him he certainly carved a niche for himself and has anyone since been more prolific? The Jack Russell Terrier (1976). Rogues & Running Dogs (1976). Modern Ferreting (1978). Tales of a Rat Hunting Man (1978). The Working Terrier (1978). The Complete Lurcher (1979). Adventures of an Artisan Hunter (1979). Nathan - A Pit Fighting Dog (1980). The Complete Jack Russel Terrier (1980). Lepus (1981). Diary of a Hunter (1981). The Hunters Yearbook (1981). The Hunters Yearbook (1982) Merle - The Start of a Dynasty (1982). The Fell Terrier (1983). Omega (1984). Practical Lurcher Breeding (1985). Hunters All (1986). North & North Again (1987). Off the Beaten Track (1987). Trog (1988). The Cottage at the Edge of the World (1990). In Pursuit of Coney (1991). The Complete Book of Sight-Hounds (1991). Secrets of Dog Training (1992) The Sporting Terrier (1992). Ferrets (1993). Lurcher & Longdog Training (1993). Plummers Yearbook (Various 1994/95). The Development of the Dog (1995). The New Complete Lurcher (1998) Polly: A White German Shepherd (1999) Practical Dog Breeding (2000). most of my books were from library couldnt afford erm lol lol Quote Link to post
old timer123 367 Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 dont think thats true mate intrested to know how that could be right ??? Book review from an american terrier website OT123 The Modern Working Terrier by Michael Shaw (Plummer pseudonym) - Worth having and better with time, but proof that Plummer was an odd man. just had a flick through it an yes does sound very plummerish lol Quote Link to post
Simoman 110 Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 See fido, im never wrong Stabs your right, Dooleys book was great, forgot that one, spoke to Paul a few weeks ago and doesn't look like he will do another Quote Link to post
thomashyne 54 Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 the hare and the swift hounds the best book ive seen the pictures in it are amazing there are sum good dogs in it as well Quote Link to post
boyo 1,398 Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 agree with above post another cracking book. Quote Link to post
dytkos 17,536 Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 agree with above post another cracking book. Has anyone else read "The Sett" a novel based on true characters by Ranulph Fiennes? Cheers, D. Quote Link to post
tia.kins 56 Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Dooley - Overlooked for reasons I don't understand. Fantastic book, and I really mean that Agree with that sentiment! Great title too Quote Link to post
Bosun11 537 Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 No ones mentioned Simpson's "Rebecca the lurcher" as their favourite Not my fav but nostalgic & charming all the same. Quote Link to post
bull101 35 Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Hare And The Swift Hound is more of a photo album than a book Quote Link to post
MOO 730 Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Hare And The Swift Hound is more of a photo album than a book it is what it is and for time and effort to produce it imo is as ive said a real gem of a book Quote Link to post
Country Joe 1,411 Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Merle - The Start of a Dynasty (1982). Was the story that the fox used in all shots was the same Fox. Quote Link to post
Bosun11 537 Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Merle - The Start of a Dynasty (1982). Was the story that the fox used in all shots was the same Fox. Nope, but there was one about 'em all being thawed out... Quote Link to post
ggw 5 Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 I agree with Mackem love him or hate him Plummer produced some very readable books. First lurcher book i ever read was The Complete Lurcher the original copy. I also had it from a very good friend of his the he wrote under the name Michael Shaw. Another very good read, but not cheap if you can get your hands on it is Coursing the pursuit of game with sighthounds . Quote Link to post
Bullcat 12 Posted July 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 none id rather take my lurcher out Agree with you, but sometimes its not possible. Quote Link to post
Bullcat 12 Posted July 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 Thanks for that guys... Will have to add a few them to my library... Quote Link to post
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