Grandma and the Buck Deer delivers sharp wit, outdoorsy mishaps, and nostalgic misadventures in a collection of stories that reads like a front porch conversation with a hilarious uncle.
Joel M. Vance, a seasoned outdoor humorist, spins tales of youthful blunders, from rogue deer to boat disasters, that blend Midwest charm with laugh-out-loud storytelling.
This 1980 hardcover edition includes whimsical illustrations and a warm, reflective tone that fans of Patrick McManus and Gene Hill will appreciate.
Item: Vintage hardcover book
∙ Size: 9.5 x 6.5 x 0.5 inches
∙ Material: Hardcover with dust jacket
∙ Color(s): Orange cover, cream jacket with green and brown print
∙ Markings: Winchester Press, ISBN 0-87691-322-2
∙ Date or Era: 1980
∙ Notes: Illustrated throughout; a collection of humorous short stories from outdoor life
∙ Genre: Outdoor humor, nostalgic sports stories, Americana
Condition:
∙ Dust jacket shows moderate shelf wear and age spots, with a tear at bottom front edge
∙ Inner pages are clean and tightly bound
∙ Light toning around page edges from age
∙ Jacket flap intact, original illustrations sharp and undamaged
∙ Review all photos for details, sold as pictured
Joel M. Vance worked as a writer for the Missouri Conservation Department and contributed to major outdoor magazines. Known for blending humor with personal anecdotes, Vance's work captures the quirks of outdoor life with warmth and wit.
A 1980 Winchester Press collection of outdoor humor stories by Joel M. Vance, for the sportsman's shelf. If it's the right copy for you, it's ready to come home.
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