The Lost Classics of Jack O'Connor: Forty Exciting Stories from the Pages of Outdoor Life

I started reading O'Connor in the mid-70's, when he was still an active magazine writer. I have several of his books, at least one which has subsequently become a hard-to-find collector item. His somewhat acerbic style was appealing to me, and while his technical knowledge was vast, he was an advocate of keeping things simple. He had a knack for explaining a concept in a way that really sticks with you. This book shows a more personal side of O'Connor, which isn't present in most of his other writing. Even though I was pretty well versed, I still learned things about him and his family from these lesser known articles. A valuable addition to any JO'C library.

A must for all hunters. I rarely give a book 5 stars but this one deserves it. A collection of some 40 articles Jack wrote for Outdoor Life magazine, mostly big game hunting in North America, Africa and Asia. But there are also some bird hunting stories, an article on his beloved .270 caliber and a trout fishing story. This makes a great companion to Jack O'Connor's Big Game Hunts. Enjoy.

Jacks style of writing puts you right there with him on the hunt. A must for all O'Connor fans.

40 years of hunts and memories from a man who lived a life many of us can only dream of,a priceless piece of outdoor lore!

A great source of information and reading enjoyment. This is book is very well done!