The important thing about the writings of all of these guys; they were very readable. They all told a story while imparting some knowledge as well. O'connor's successor, Jim Carmicheal, for whom I planned to feel nothing but disdain, fit right in and was a great writer. I didn't like Elmer Keith and Charles Askins nearly as much but have come to realize, they all had something to tell me if I cared to pay attention (this goes for current writers as well). Lately, I've been reading some issues of Outdoor Life from the late fifties and early sixties. While the stories aren't quite as magical as when I read them as a kid, they are still pretty entertaining and real. GD
