A good keen man / Barry Crump ; illustrated by Dennis Turner.

Novel.

Originally published: Wellington, N.Z. : Reed, 1960.

"50th anniversary edition"--Jacket.

I become a deer culler -- Flynn becomes a pig-dog -- That healthy outdoor life -- Some good keen men -- I meet Harry -- Trouser trouble -- I hunt the cocky's pigs with Jim -- I meet legs -- In for my chop -- Harry again -- A good keen dog -- Two prize heads -- Wilmer -- Not quite so keen -- I go to town -- I hunt without Bert -- Fatted calf and brave bull -- I live in Te Whenua o Te Hine Nui o Te Po.

2009 marks the 50th anniversary of the publication of legendary New Zealander Barry Crump's first novel, A Good Keen Man. Crump worked for many years as a government deer-culler and the book was the result of his collected experiences.