The Back Page | Jack Douglas Mitchell 1982 | American Hunter HC
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Hunting Stories That Don’t Preach — Just Good Company in the Field
Jack Douglas Mitchell ran the back page of American Hunter for years, and this book collects those columns. He’s not writing to impress anyone — he says plainly that he’s no expert marksman — and that honesty is exactly what makes the writing work.
These are stories about dogs, friends, time in the field, and the particular satisfaction that comes from that. Tom Beecham’s illustrations fit the tone.
If you’re a hunter who reads, or someone who grew up reading American Hunter, this is the kind of book you pick up and don’t put down until it’s done.
The Book
- The Back Page: A Collection of Stories from the American Hunter Magazine — Jack Douglas Mitchell. 1982. Hardcover with dust jacket. Illustrated by Tom Beecham. Dimensions: 9" × 6" × 1".
Details
- Publisher: unconfirmed
- Publication date: 1982
- Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket
- Page size: 9" × 6"
- Total pages: unconfirmed
- Product weight: unconfirmed | Shipping weight: unconfirmed
Condition
- Dust jacket: wear consistent with age and use — see photos
- No rips or tears
- Interior: good vintage condition
Collector’s Notes
American Hunter was the official publication of the NRA and reached millions of readers at its peak circulation in the 1970s–80s. Mitchell’s back-page column was a reader favorite — personal, understated, and genuinely funny. A collected edition is a practical gift for anyone who misses that era of hunting writing or grew up with the magazine on the coffee table.
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