Outside Days: Some Adventures With Rod and Gun

There comes a point when we realise that the finest days outdoors are seldom remembered for what we caught or shot, but for the places we visited, the people we shared them with and the stories we brought home. In this wonderfully written collection of essays, acclaimed journalist and historian Max Hastings swaps the newsroom for rivers, moorlands and wild landscapes, celebrating the simple pleasures of fishing, shooting and life in the countryside. From Britain and Ireland to Iceland, Alaska, India and beyond, each chapter combines engaging storytelling with keen observation, gentle humour and an obvious affection for the natural world. While the fish and game provide the backdrop, this is really a book about adventure, friendship, wildlife and the enduring attraction of wild places. Hastings has the rare ability to make every outing feel like an old friend recounting a memorable day outdoors over a cup of coffee after returning home. Warm, thoughtful and highly entertaining, this is the sort of book that reminds us why we escape to rivers and open spaces in the first place. After all, the best adventures don't always end with a photograph – they usually end with a story. B&w artwork throughout. Very good condition. Softcover, 20cm x 13cm, 216 pages.