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| Illumination in the Flatwoods: A Season with the Wild Turkey | 
| Author: Joe Hutto
Publisher: The Lyons Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 114806
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 256
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6 x 0.7
ISBN: 1599211971
Dewey Decimal Number: 598
EAN: 9781599211978
ASIN: 1599211971
Publication Date: October 31, 2006
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Condition: New, unread, unused and in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages, may have a remainder mark.
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Turkeys, Joe Hutto writes, have gotten a bad rap for being, well, stupid creatures. In his account of a year spent studying a flock of wild turkeys in the loblolly pine woods of Florida, he aims to improve their reputation. They are, he notes, masters of disguise, blending in with their surroundings in ways so subtle as to make the work of predators--especially human hunters--difficult. And, he writes, they are "curious to a fault, want a working understanding of every aspect of their surroundings, and their memory is impeccable." His affectionate portrait may not convince English speakers to stop calling each other turkeys, but it will make welcome reading for birders and wildfowl enthusiasts.
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A book which appeals on many levels. November 28, 2007
My hat is off to Joe Hutto. I have bought this as a Christmas gift for a turkey hunter, and I have no doubt he will enjoy it. But the story resonates to any animal lover or parent for that matter who has watched children come into their own. Joe writes in a style that is comfortable for the outdoorsman and yet tugs at something inside us that back porch naturalists can respond to. Thank you Joe, for sharing.
A GREAT ANIMAL FRIENDSHIP BOOK February 20, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I loved this book about Mr Hutto spending a season with wild turkeys and befriending them. I read an earlier version of this paperback the year before last and I loved and absolutely enjoyed it. There should be more kindhearted animal loving people in the world like Mr. Hutto. I also loved the illustrations in this book. They are phenomenal. I loved the story and the photographs. Well written. If you love a book about wild animals, or animals period, this book is for you. Not only is this man a great writer but also a great photographer and illustrator/artist as well. A MUST READ.
Illumination In the Flatwoods September 12, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Although I could not afford to purchase this book, I was delighted to get a copy from my library. I love the animal/human relationship, esp. when taken to its magical realm; the doors that open when entrusted by an animal. The sketches are sweet, simple and relay so much feeling; they are art. For a human to reach for this level of relationship is remarkable and to have it returned by animals is magical. Esp. the last par.: "...by some language that we both understand but cannot speak, and I could say: 'I know you, old friend. I recognize you by your iridescence, your incandescence, your illumination - I recognize you by your loneliness-you must be my brother.'" This book is a sort of recollection of who we are - our purpose. I love the double meaning of illuminated.
A wonderful story July 4, 2005
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I believe this book is now out of print and I cannot imagine why. I have been a reader of nature oriented literature all of my life and feel that this is among the top 10 or 15. Extremely moving account of a biologists relationship with a group of wild turkeys raised and imprinted by the author. Read this!!
Joe Hutto, writer extraordinaire November 14, 2003
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is an incredibly beautifully written book. I never thought I would find it so interesting and spellbinding. I was doubtful when first beginning the book that the author would be able to maintain his observer status, but he did so remarkably well, raising the turkeys to be real wild turkeys. As I read the final line in the book, I felt I was closing a chapter in my life in which I had personally been involved with the turkeys and the author. I was impressed with Mr. Hutto's dedication to these remarkable birds, his keen observations, and also with his obvious "connection" to them. I hope he will write again in the future.
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