Blood Sport: A Journey Up the Hassayampa
Oct 2013 · Sold by Simon and Schuster
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Welcome to the wilderness of masculinity, where anything goes—where women throw themselves unreservedly at men and games are played to the death. This is the outdoor paradise of the Hassayampa, a legendary river whose bank is overrun with prehistoric and mystical creatures prime for hunting and whose water is said to turn honest men into liars. Here a father takes his prepubescent son on an unforgettable adventure, a rite-of-passage quest that starts as an innocent fishing trip and soon turns into a bizarre Homeric journey.
In turn comic and brutal, Blood Sport is more than just the ultimate cult outdoor novel: it’s a profound reflection on violence, civilization, and what it means to be a man. Juxtaposing gunfights with philosophy, sensitivity with the surreal, Jones has created a truly unique masterpiece whose poignant metaphors, visionary prose, and imaginative story have placed him in the company of such masters as Kurt Vonnegut Jr. and Carlos Castaneda. Blood Sport’s magic has continued to captivate audiences since its original publication in 1974, and it promises to remain a classic in adventure literature for years to come.
In turn comic and brutal, Blood Sport is more than just the ultimate cult outdoor novel: it’s a profound reflection on violence, civilization, and what it means to be a man. Juxtaposing gunfights with philosophy, sensitivity with the surreal, Jones has created a truly unique masterpiece whose poignant metaphors, visionary prose, and imaginative story have placed him in the company of such masters as Kurt Vonnegut Jr. and Carlos Castaneda. Blood Sport’s magic has continued to captivate audiences since its original publication in 1974, and it promises to remain a classic in adventure literature for years to come.
Welcome to the wilderness of masculinity, where anything goes—where women throw themselves unreservedly at men and games are played to the death. This is the outdoor paradise of the Hassayampa, a legendary river whose bank is overrun with prehistoric and mystical creatures prime for hunting and w...
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Robert F. Jones is the author of seven highly acclaimed novels, including "Blood Sport", & five works of nonfiction, including "Dancers in the Sunset Sky", a collection of sporting essays. His work has appeared in "Sports Afield", "Men's Journal", "Outdoor Life", "Big Sky Journal", "Audubon", "Time", "Sports Illustrated", "Life", "People", "Harper's", "Fly Rod & Reel", "The New York Times", & "Shooting Sportsman". He lives in West Rupert, Vermont.
Robert F. Jones is the author of seven highly acclaimed novels, including "Blood Sport", & five works of nonfiction, including "Dancers in the Sunset Sky", a collection of sporting essays. His work has appeared in "Sports Afield", "Men's Journal", "Outdoor Life", "Big Sky Journal", "Audubon", "Ti...
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