Since I am the listowner for the FERGUS mailing list I am taking the liberty of straying from genealogy to announce the publication, yesterday, of a new book by Jim FERGUS (who just happens to be MY 1st cousin!). Jim's FERGUS lineage is through Francis FERGUS (b. 1752, Co Tyrone, IRE). My prejudice aside, Jim is a fine writer. As a familial duty I read Jim Fergus' first book, "A Hunter's Road". I thought that it would hold no interest for me. I am not a hunter and have little experience in the woods other than hiking a bit. Well, I was absolutely intrigued with the detail and description that Jim puts to paper. And, I ended up purchasing the book for my gift shop! There are many hunters' wives who look for such a book and such a gift in northern Michigan. Jim is a field editor at "Sports Afield" magazine, a correspondent of "Outside" magazine, and, a colunmnist for http://www.ALLOUTDOORS.com . Also, Jim is an Orvis Hunting Advisor, so on ocassion you will see Jim's picture and a brief of his writing in the Orvis catalogues. My son, Dodd, is a hunter and greatly respects Jim's hunting principles and knowledge. After enjoying a birthday dinner honoring Dodd, he and I decided to look for the new book that was to come out. It was released on Dodd's birthday! Amazon.com lists the following Jim Fergus books available. Enjoy reading! "The Sporting Road : Travels Across America in an Airstream Trailer, With Fly Rod, Shotgun, and a Yellow Lab Named Sweetzer" -- Jim Fergus, Rick Bass (Introduction); Hardcover - publication September 15, 1999 "One Thousand White Women : The Journals of May Dodd" -- Jim Fergus; Novel - Paperback and Hardcover "A Breed Apart : A Tribute to the Hunting Dogs That Own Our Souls : An Original Anthology" Hardcover "Field Guide : Dog First Aid Emergency Care for the Hunting, Working, and Outdoor Dog" Paperback / Published 1994 "A Hunter's Road : A Journey With Gun and Dog Across the American Uplands" (An Owl Book) Jim Fergus / Paperback / Published 1993 "Pheasant Tales : Original Stories About America's Favorite Game Bird" Hardcover / Published 1995