Outdoors, Pennsylvania Make Book a Winner for Goodreads Reviewer

Title: A Season on the Allegheny

Author: Robert T. Hilliard
Author's Website: http://www.facebook.com/ASeasonontheAllegheny
Genre: Nonfiction, Outdoors
ISBN-13: 978-1475201161
Available on Amazon

Reviewer Name: Diane (Goodreads Reviewer)

Reviewer's Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars

Even though I'm not a hunter, and I've never been to the Allegheny National Forest, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. OK, part of it is chauvinism: I'm a Pennsylvanian, and the author makes clear the uniqueness of this chunk of Pennsylvania, which makes me proud. I'm also a big fan of public ownership of wilderness lands, having spent many happy vacations camping, hiking, kayaking and canoeing in national and state parks. The merits of the book itself, though, are what I found most appealing. Although much of it is the story of a nine-month season of hunting in the ANF, the author weaves in a great deal of information about the forest, its history, its current uses (recreational and commercial), disputes, and stories of other hunters, both those he hunts with in this season and some from history. 

For me it was also a very intriguing look at the interrelationships between hunters, the damage caused by over-large deer populations, and the ability of the forest to maintain itself, as well as glimpses of the science behind the Forest Service's interventions and attempts to strengthen the health of the forests, rivers, marshlands, etc. It gave me greater respect for hunters, and a compelling desire to spend some time in the Forest, myself. This one's a keeper!

 

About the Author:
Robert Hilliard has written numerous feature articles for magazines such as Upland Almanac, Pennsylvania Wildlife, Pittsburgh History Magazine, ESPNOutdoors.com, Ohio Game and Fish, and Pennsylvania Game and Fish. Hilliard was also a contributing author for the 2000 book Rivers of Destiny. 

You can follow Rob on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/ASeasonontheAllegheny , Google+ at plus.google.com/+RobertHilliard , or on Twitter @RobHilliard_66

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Outdoor Nonfiction Gets Five-Star Rave

Title: A Season on the Allegheny

Author: Robert T. Hilliard
Author's Website: http://www.facebook.com/ASeasonontheAllegheny
Genre: Non-Fiction, Outdoors
ISBN-13: 978-1475201161
Reviewer's Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
Amazon Page for A Season on the Allegheny :
http://www.amazon.com/Season-Allegheny-Robert-T-Hilliard/dp/1475201168/ref=tmm_pap_title_0

Reviewed by Richard Harris, originally for Amazon

 

This book is written in an uninhibited style that rings true and authentic. There is no pretense or unnecessary drama. No feeling that the author is trying to impress or persuade. He simply invites you to share his experiences and thoughts while deftly weaving his hunting adventures with his interest in conservation and history. Thankfully, this book is not a vehicle to push a certain agenda or philosophy, but presents enough information for you to contemplate these issues and come to your own conclusions. And just when the issues start to get a little heavy, the hunt is on and you are along for the ride.

The hunting adventures are my favorite part of this book and always left me wishing there were a few more pages left to read. It's refreshing that the author doesn't define a successful hunt by the game that was taken, but rather by the experience itself. "A Season on the Allegheny" manages to capture the suspense, challenge, and thrill of hunting regardless of the outcome in a writing style that is both competent and compelling. In many ways the issues and almost spiritual connection with nature resonate with me most. I find myself thinking of hunting and conservation in a different way, while at the same time deeply inspired to spend more time in the mountains. If the author's goal was to entertain, educate, and inspire, he definitely succeeded with this effort.

About the Author: Robert Hilliard has written numerous feature articles for magazines such as Upland Almanac, Pennsylvania Wildlife, Pittsburgh History Magazine, ESPNOutdoors.com, Ohio Game and Fish, and Pennsylvania Game and Fish. Hilliard was also a contributing author for the 2000 book Rivers of Destiny. 

Follow Rob on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/ASeasonontheAllegheny , Google+ at plus.google.com/+RobertHilliard , or on Twitter @RobHilliard_66

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  The New Book Review is blogged by Carolyn Howard-Johnson, author of the multi award-winning HowToDoItFrugally series of books for writers. It is a free service offered to those who want to encourage the reading of books they love. That includes authors who want to share their favorite reviews, reviewers who'd like to see their reviews get more exposure, and readers who want to shout out praise of books they've read. Please see submission guidelines on the left of this page. Reviews and essays are indexed by genre, reviewer names, and review sites. Writers will find the search engine handy for gleaning the names of small publishers. Find other writer-related blogs at Sharing with Writers and The Frugal, Smart and Tuned-In Editor.