A Pheasant for the Dinner, Two Pigeons for a Pie.
The authors upbringing in tough times in the North of England and his optimistic decision to move forward in his life by doing something he believes in has its merits. Permanently moving countries and the culture shock involved must be harder than we can imagine but he does just that and not only survives the pitfalls but thrives in his new environment.  I found the book to be entertaining, witty and inspirational.  K Cline, CA.Tough times indeed for a youngster who steps up to the plate to feed his family. I found the book to be amusing witty and moving in parts. Mainly due to his fathers strong influence he takes lifes knocks on the chin.  I found the book to be different but nevertheless a good read.The authors upbringing in tough times in the North of England and his optimistic decision to move forward in his life by doing something he believes in has its merits. Permanently moving countries and the culture shock involved must be harder than we can imagine but he does just that and not only survives the pitfalls but thrives in his new environment.  I found the book to be entertaining, witty and inspirational.  K Cline, CA.Tough times indeed for a youngster who steps up to the plate to feed his family. I found the book to be amusing witty and moving in parts. Mainly due to his fathers strong influence he takes lifes knocks on the chin.  I found the book to be different but nevertheless a good read.Great book! I thought this book would be similar to the first ones which I enjoyed immensely but although there are fishing and hunting stories in here, there is also lots of history. Pete seems to have an uncanny knack of attracting the unexpected where ever he goes. Attacked by a giant ostrich? Quail hunting story with Dick Cheney? Who would believe it......... but luckily he has the pictures to back it up. Very entertaining. --Tony KingA trip down memory lane. Delightful, bite sized accounts of things that we take for granted here in the US. I found the book amusing, inspirational, very informative and insightful. It made me want to go to Scotland to visit Langholm and especially take part in the Common Riding ceremony. --Danielle LaingA trip down memory lane. Delightful, bite sized accounts of things that we take for granted here in the US. I found the book amusing, inspirational, very informative and insightful. It made me want to go to Scotland to visit Langholm and especially take part in the Common Riding ceremony. --Danielle LaingA trip down memory lane. Delightful, bite sized accounts of things that we take for granted here in the US. I found the book amusing, inspirational, very informative and insightful. It made me want to go to Scotland to visit Langholm and especially take part in the Common Riding ceremony. --Danielle Laing