We read mostly for pleasure. Capstick, Ruark, Corbett, J. A. Hunter, (who it seems, had more close calls than Capstick) the irascible O'Connor,and even "the always larger than life" Elmer Keith have provided me with a great deal of pleasure over the years. As a former English teacher, my choice as the top wordsmith of all the outdoor/gun writers is Jack O'Connor, and the writer with the most ability to convey the true meaning of hunting is Thomas McIntyre. Get a copy of his "Seasons and Days"...excellent.