Spanning the centuries of writing about the sport of fishing, this collection offers adventures and misadventures, cool contemplations and breathtaking confrontations. You'll sit by rushing mountain streams, ride rough ocean waves, and enjoy the magical tranquillity of secret fishing holes and "lucky" lakes in the company of some of the greatest writers of all time.The selections in" The Armchair Angler" range from classic pieces by Isaak Walton and R.D. Blackmore to writings by such contemporary favorites as Arnold Gigrinch, Nick Lyons, Patrick McManus and Ernest Schwiebert. Every type of fishing experience is explored: Zane Grey searches the rivers of the Everglades to round up tarpon; Ernest Hemingway proves his mettle on the high seas; John MacDonald, in a piece sure to resonate with anyone who has ever cast a line, reminisces about the ones-that-got-away. In Richard Brautigan's "The Hunchback Trout, " the "counterculture" perspective on fishing is perfectly rendered, while the female point of view on both fishing and fisherman is delightfully brought to life by Beatrice Cook, a woman who confesses to being "joined to anglimony." The age-old affiliation of fine writing and fishing continues today. Pieces by Thomas McGuane, Russell Chatham, and Bill Barich, and moving excerpt from Norman Maclean's best-selling" A River Runs Through It" exploring the subtle yet profound influence fishing has on uniting a family are prime examples of contemporary works that transcend traditional boundaries.
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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Good. /BRYKCZYNS/ First published in hardcover in 1986, The Armchair Angler is a collection of the best in fishing stories, with contributors such as Roy Blount, Jr., Zane Grey, Ernest Hemingway, Thomas McGuane, Ted Williams, and many more. Includes more than 50 pieces of fact and fiction spanning over 300 years. Seller Inventory # 00107947761
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. /BRYKCZYNS/ First published in hardcover in 1986, The Armchair Angler is a collection of the best in fishing stories, with contributors such as Roy Blount, Jr., Zane Grey, Ernest Hemingway, Thomas McGuane, Ted Williams, and many more. Includes more than 50 pieces of fact and fiction spanning over 300 years. Seller Inventory # 00109774003
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Fair. /BRYKCZYNS/ First published in hardcover in 1986, The Armchair Angler is a collection of the best in fishing stories, with contributors such as Roy Blount, Jr., Zane Grey, Ernest Hemingway, Thomas McGuane, Ted Williams, and many more. Includes more than 50 pieces of fact and fiction spanning over 300 years. Seller Inventory # 00109768437
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. COLLIER BOOKS ed. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 13354089-6
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. COLLIER BOOKS ed. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 13828613-6
Seller: Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_471075281
Seller: HPB Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_440214183
Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Good. /BRYKCZYNS/ First published in hardcover in 1986, The Armchair Angler is a collection of the best in fishing stories, with contributors such as Roy Blount, Jr., Zane Grey, Ernest Hemingway, Thomas McGuane, Ted Williams, and many more. Includes more than 50 pieces of fact and fiction spanning over 300 years. Seller Inventory # CIN0020178018G
Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. /BRYKCZYNS/ First published in hardcover in 1986, The Armchair Angler is a collection of the best in fishing stories, with contributors such as Roy Blount, Jr., Zane Grey, Ernest Hemingway, Thomas McGuane, Ted Williams, and many more. Includes more than 50 pieces of fact and fiction spanning over 300 years. Seller Inventory # CIN0020178018VG
Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Fair. /BRYKCZYNS/ First published in hardcover in 1986, The Armchair Angler is a collection of the best in fishing stories, with contributors such as Roy Blount, Jr., Zane Grey, Ernest Hemingway, Thomas McGuane, Ted Williams, and many more. Includes more than 50 pieces of fact and fiction spanning over 300 years. Seller Inventory # CIN0020178018A