Name/Title
Hunting The Deceitful Turkey by Mark TwainEntry/Object ID
WTL001P0022Description
While better known for his classic books and witty short stories, literary giant Mark Twain has even contributed to our pantheon of vintage turkey hunting stories. Twain published a short story entitled 'Hunting the Deceitful Turkey' in the December 1906 issue of Harper's Weekly, a premier journal of the day. He describes pursuing a hen turkey with a lame leg on a fall hunt. He is ultimately outwitted, an experience all we turkey hunters know quite well. In 1984, June Bernier republished this quaint story as a hardback micro-book... barely larger than a U.S. quarter. It is a unique publication of a vintage story...limited to a signed (by Bernier) and numbered edition of 150, complete with illustrations. I attach photos as well as a snippet of the story. While Twain is noted best for his fiction, this is an interesting look at a boyhood experience we can appreciate.Collection
Brent Rogers collectionCataloged By
Brent RogersCondition
Overall Condition
Very GoodDate Examined
Mar 15, 2026Create Date
March 15, 2026Update Date
March 15, 2026
