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Literature, History & Humor
Place exerts the power of destiny in these ten stories of lives uncannily recognizable and unforgettably strange. Alternately comical, dark, and poignant. Rich in the wit, compassion, and matchless language for which McGuane is celebrated, they are the wo
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Explores what it is like to be a Northwest fisherman, describing fishing methods, geographical differences in rivers & concern with the river's environment. New preface & a substantive, new, unpublished piece, "Life Cycles." A reflective, exuberant collec
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A striking portrait of two richly-drawn, profoundly human characters, and an exceptional reminder of why Jim Harrison is one of the most cherished & important writers at work today. 6x9 inches, 240 pgs.
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Here is Leas powerful connection to his family, friends, & the northern outdoors. His lyrical writing preserves a picture of people & places from the past with vivid scenes recalling former times & contrasting them with modern life. 6x9 inches, 320 pgs.
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An entertaining anthology of fishing anecdotes and well-researched articles from across Schullerys research & fishing career. Stories, essays, farces, daydreams, & ruminations that will engage readers of all kinds. 9 B&W illus; 6x9 inches, 208 pgs.
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The unlikely relationship between Boat, an old Hawaiian sage, and a young boy in need of a father figure. 5x7 inches, 144 pgs.
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Stories of the bohemian fly fishers of New Zealand. 6x9 inches, 196 pgs.
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The View from Coal Creek is a reflection on fly rods, fishing, and life seen from the vantage of a canyon in Colorado, but these are props in a larger story about life, love, and tradition. Erin Block is a young, powerful voice carrying the torch a
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Encapsulates the life lessons fly-fishing aficionados have learned from their favorite pursuit. Featured contributors include Donald Trump Jr., Bill Ford (CEO of Ford Motor Company), Conway Bowman (host of several flyfishing TV programs), actor Henry Win
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Focuses on the time-honored pastime of fly fishing, in some of the most picturesque secret spots in the state of Idaho, where the fish are big & the waters run cold. 140 color & B&W photos by Randy Ashton; 9x9 inches, 168 pgs.
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A richly varied collection of live radio interviews from "The Fishing Zone." As intimate & as compelling as listening in on personal, privileged conversations, provides a revealing view of some of the finest angling writers & artists of our time, includin
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A full and memorable portrait of a special place and its unique people, a place where wildness and small-town America collide. B/w illustrations; 6x9 inches, 189 pgs.
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Enjoy these varied, witty, & engaging adventures by one of Americas finest outdoor writers. There is a long section on trout fishing called Brookies, Browns, & Bows, & another on the challenges & excitement of saltwater fly fishing, & an exciting group
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One can only hope never to face the many life-threatening dangers and just plain annoyances that journalist, pilot, and outdoorswoman Mary Ames warns about in this how-to-stay-alive reference that is both useful and entertaining. 6x6 inches, 160 pgs.
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Eight classic fly fishing stories are highlighted in this beautiful gift book. Wonderful photos and elegant paintings grace the pages in complement to the text as the authors weave their tales of water, fish, and fly fishing. 8x7 inches, 87 pgs.
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Gaines has spent much of his life on the water, around the world, fishing rod in hand, angling for trout, redfish, salmon, bonefish, bass, marlin, tuna, & practically everything else that swims. Collection of his best writing on fishing culled from the pa
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Fishing is an avocation that demands devotion, inspires colorful tales, and enriches memories of vacations, childhood days, and summertime. In The Angler's Life, the authors of the popular book The Sporting Life bring to life the anecdotes, artwork, keeps
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This book contains selections by writers such as E. Annie Proulx and Pam Houston; anglers like Joan Wulff, Margot Page and others. Wonderful stories from the perspectives of women fly fishers.
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These essays recount Paulsen's adventures alone and with friends, along the rivers and in the woods of northern Minnesota.
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A magnificent debut: 12 muscular, exquisitely written fishing stories linked by character and setting. An unforgettable portrait of three generations of men under the spell of a landscape with a powerful history, and of a body of water that has a grip on
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Hughes traces his love of fishing back to boyhood times in Sydney Harbor, Australia. History, memoir, adventure, folklore, and stunning descriptions--a magnificent volume. 5x8 inches, 128 pgs.
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First there was CASTING IN DEAD WATER, then came DYING TO FLY FISH. Now in book 3 of the series, when one of Max's guests is threatened by a local militia group and then turns up dead in the town of Loon, suspects abound. 272 pgs.
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His first book, A Fly Fishing Corpse, was perhaps the first ever fly fishing mystery and quickly became very popular reading. Now Max Adams must hurry as he fishes for answers so that he can reel in the killer before he becomes the catch of the day. 4x6 i
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An unforgettable portrait of the American West from some of the region's most significant contemporary writers. From Norman Maclean's "A River Runs Through It" to the works of Rick Bass, William Kittredge, & Russell Chatham, Montana has proven to be an al
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Book of short essays describing activities, adventures & experiments that fathers & sons can do together, shared activities that can help a boy to become aware of the world around him, to become aquainted with himself, to become responsible & joyously cre
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Using fishing as a starting point for exploration into life, natural history and science, Dennis examines how a sense of place shapes our lives and values; how the concept of home has changed in the restless decades of the late 20th century; and how tour
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In essays progressing through the seasons, Carroll reflects on the natural history of the trout and its world, exploring the life, ways and means of the mythical fish which lures anglers to its waters. B/w illustrations & water colors; 7x9 inches, 139 pgs
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A collection of tales that celebrates the art, the craft, & the soul of fishing. 6x9 inches, 544 pgs.
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Tells the true story of the Florida Keys wreckers, the daring seamen who sailed out in fair weather or foul to save lives & property from ships cast up on the unforgiving Florida Reef. 45 B&W photos & illus, 8 maps; 208 pgs.
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