I haven't read "The Compleat Taildragger Pilot" so I won't slag it ... but it does seem to me that it is unnecessary to read an entire book on the subject of flying tailwheel ... it just is not that complicated a subject, and to imply that it is runs the risk of suggesting that it is too difficult for most pilots to handle.
I think that you will find that if you review "Stick and Rudder" and spend a few hours of dual with an experienced instructor, you'll have no troubles and not require any additional reading.
However, if you're the kind of person that likes to read up on things (as I am), here are some references that you may find more approachable than "The Compleat Taildragger Pilot":
Alan Bramson, "Make Better Landings" (contains one chapter on flying tailwheels);
Richard L. Taylor, "Understanding Flying" (ditto);
Aurthur S. Medore, "Primary Aerobatic Flight Training with Military Techniques" (ditto).
Finally, here's a few websites to checkout:
www.avweb.com/articles/lounge/tpl0002.html
www.avweb.com/articles/taildrag.html
www.members.tripod.com/kevinpilot/index.htm
Have fun,
MLS-12D
