Category Archives: Book*Reviews

Book reviews of classic and modern animal stories and nature books.

BROTHERS AND SISTERS Allman Brothers Band by Alan Paul Book Review

Posted on June 6, 2023 by Brian Alan Burhoe

BROTHERS AND SISTERS Album by the Allman Brothers Band… BROTHERS AND SISTERS: Allman Brothers Band and the Inside Story of the Album that Defined the 70’s by Alan Paul – a Book Review. “GREGG ALLMAN: I shut my eyes and … Continue reading →

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SILVER CHIEF – DOG OF THE NORTH by Jack O’Brien Book Review – Wolf Dog

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Brian Alan Burhoe

Dog of the North SILVER CHIEF – DOG OF THE NORTH by Jack O’Brien Book Review – Wolf Dog “A yellow light gleamed through the trees, and the sound of flopping, crunching snow came to the dog. “Now a … Continue reading →

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TALES OF GUNSMOKE by Don Ward from Gunsmoke Episodes – Western Book Review

Posted on February 24, 2023 by Brian Alan Burhoe

Tales of Gunsmoke. TALES OF GUNSMOKE by Don Ward from Gunsmoke Episodes – Western Book Review “Remember, Chester,” Matt said; “There was never a horse that couldn’t be rode…” “… nor a man who couldn’t be throwed!” Chester finished. … Continue reading →

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LAUREN THE COW by T I Frazier – a Christian Book Review

Posted on January 26, 2023 by Brian Alan Burhoe

A Christian Book Review… It’s no secret: for years I’ve ranted about our beloved Animal Stories being relegated to the Children’s Shelf. Adult fiction, from Jack London’s THE CALL OF THE WILD and WHITE FANG as well as Sir … Continue reading →

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BARCLAY OF THE MOUNTED: New Novel of the Canadian Mounties by Stephen Gaspar – Book Review

Posted on November 22, 2022 by Brian Alan Burhoe

Canadian Mounties Ride Again! “Barclay’s adventures are full of excitement and humour, and are told in the style of the pulp stories of the 1930s.” Author Stephen Gaspar JUST RELEASED! And here we have the rarest of books, Mon Ami: … Continue reading →

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BENTON OF THE ROYAL MOUNTED by Ralph S Kendall – Book Review – LUCK

Posted on August 8, 2022 by Brian Alan Burhoe

Adventures of the Royal Mounted Police. BENTON OF THE ROYAL MOUNTED by Ralph Selwood Kendall – Book Review “The scenes of this story belong to bygone days. As the passer-by views the ugly half-constructed railway terminus which now sprawls itself … Continue reading →

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HALFADAY CREEK SERIES by James B Hendryx – List In Order – Black John

Posted on July 11, 2022 by Brian Alan Burhoe

Halfaday Creek Works of Western writer James B Hendryx. James B Hendryx – Halfaday Creek Book List “This here’s Cushing’s Fort, on Halfaday Crick, ain’t it?” “Yeah, this is the place. The character behind the bar there is … Continue reading →

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How the Bear Lost its Tail – A Classic Bear Folktale – Forest Folklore

Posted on April 12, 2022 by Brian Alan Burhoe

Classic Bear Folktale… How the Bear Lost its Tail – A Traditional Bear Folk Tale Retold A Traditional Bear Folk Tale. Bear stories have long been told around our world, drifting across continents and oceans. From early China, across … Continue reading →

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English Articles for Reading – Online Nonfiction of Brian Alan Burhoe

Posted on December 24, 2021 by Brian Alan Burhoe

English Articles for reading… COMPLETE AND UNABRIDGED LIST OF MY ARTICLES BY PUBLISHER: “Graduate of the Holland College Culinary Institute of Canada, Brian Alan Burhoe has cooked in Atlantic Coast restaurants and health care institutional kitchens for over 30 years. … Continue reading →

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DAVY by Edgar Pangborn – A Heartfelt Book Review – Tales of a Darkening World

Posted on December 14, 2021 by Brian Alan Burhoe

My Edgar Pangborn Tribute… “A lovely book, a rollicking book, a cadenced, surprising, provocative and musical book.” Theodore Sturgeon on DAVY by Edgar Pangborn. Edgar Pangborn’s “Tales of a Darkening World” series is a unique and wonderful addition … Continue reading →