A Year in the Life of an American Sportsman

About the Book

In A Year in the Life of an American Sportsman, Ken Baxter captures the essence of what "enjoying the great outdoors" can mean to each of us. By sharing a year's adventures and corresponding stories from his youth in a different era and geographic area, Ken provides insight into the comical experiences, benefits, and camaraderie that are shared by all hunting and fishing enthusiasts. It answers the question regularly posed to hunters and fishermen everywhere, "Why do you do it?"

About the Author

Ken Baxter is a thirty year educator and college administrator. He currently works for Eureka College in Eureka, Illinois. He is also a Real Estate Broker. Ken is also the author of Lessons of the Freshman Year, a humorous and insightful look as at a student’s freshman year in college. Married to Joanie and the father of Blake, Brenna, and Baylee Baxter, Ken loves outdoor activities and is an avid hunter and fisherman. One of his favorite pastimes is telling stories.