Gough Thomas was a highly qualified professional engineer first and gun writer second, and his engineering expertise puts his books in a special category. In short he knew precisely what he was talking about.
I corresponded with him over the years and treasure his hand written letters.
All his books are worth reading. Shotguns and Cartridges would be the best one to read for an overall take on shotguns. Shooting Facts and Fancies is a more detailed look at some specialised issues.
Last edited by Shotgunlover; 03/24/15 11:15 AM.