Publisher's Synopsis
An elegant and engaging look at the history of duck decoys -- from hunting aid to treasured collectible. The book tells the fascinating story of these celebrated artefacts: from their earliest native inventors and their impact on European commerce, to their place in folk art and their status as a prized collectible. As beautiful as it is informative, the book includes 65 exquisite full-colour images, photographed by Kim Stallknech from a private, and never-before-seen decoy collection. The book also includes an important chapter on how to conserve our waterfowl legacy. An attractive and engaging chronicle of these beloved artefacts, the book will please hunters, sportsmen and decoy collectors alike.
