Close Calls: The True Tales of Cougar Bob

Close Calls: The True Tales of Cougar Bob is a collection of stories about North Idaho native, Robert L. "Cougar Bob" Campbell. People know Cougar Bob as the man who climbs trees and takes cougar and bear with his pocketknife, if necessary. They might know him as the trapper who, at Idaho Fish and Game's request, caught the Bayview Cougar, after it killed livestock and stalked children at the school bus stop. Naturally, most of the book's twenty-six stories feature a narrow escape. All of the stories are true. Author, B. J. Campbell, tells them as creative non-fiction. Many tales offer readers a chance to laugh, as do "Hound Music," and "The Brush Fit." Other stories carry serious themes, such as Bob's bout with polio in the Navy, "Bracing for Life," and his "Coming Home." News Flashes from The Cougar Bob Review, the popular twenty-year annual newsletter publication about the man's exploits, appear between the short stories. By way of short stories and Review excerpts, readers will get to know Cougar Bob. Excerpts from The Cougar Bob Review follow each short story in Close Calls. All of the adventures of "Cougar Bob" Campbell recorded in this book happened. They are true events, told as creative non-fiction, as close as possible to the actual incident, except occasional alteration of names. 170 pages of Cougar Bob's exploits, excepts from The Cougar Bob Review and a few illustrations just for good measure.
ASIN: 1936178044
VSKU: BVV.1936178044.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Campbell, B J
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.