An enduring classic of angling literature that captures the music of rivers and the great joy of angling.
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Reading a Roderick Haig-Brown book is an experience to be savored slowly and delicately.
Not since Walton has there been a writer who can describe the joys of fishing as does Roderick Haig-Brown.
Haig-Brown s writings are always in season.
Haig-Brown 's writings are always in season.
Roderick L. Haig-Brown (1908 1976) was a conservationist and well-known Canadian writer. He was born in England and found his way to British Columbia as a youth. He spent much of his life fishing rivers around the world and writing about his experiences, and in 1953 he received an honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD) from the University of British Columbia. He is also the author of Fisherman’s Fall, Fisherman's Spring, Fisherman’s Summer, and Fisherman’s Winter. He is now deceased.
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Seller: Bahamut Media, Reading, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee. Seller Inventory # 6545-9780233976662
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Seller: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. River Never Sleeps (Modern Fishing Classics S.) This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 7719-9780233976662
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Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Paperback, 1984). (1946) 1984 2nd edition reprint. Small 8vo paperback (130 x 197mm). Ppviii,352. B/w illustrations by Louis Darling. Introduction by Antony Atha. Spine creased and slightly faded, bookplate, else good, solidly intact, second-hand paperback. Spanning the author's fishing life from his childhood on the English chalkstreams to the steelhead rivers of British Columbia. One of the great classics of angling literature and a marvellous read. Chapters include: About steelhead; A fish for Firmin; About pike; 'Where to fish'; House hunting; Picking favourites; H.M. Greenhill; Little lakes; Sea-run cutthroats; The big salmon water; Lewington's carrier; Pacific salmon; Buttle Lake; Dark on the water; Salt water I; Salt water II; Sachem River: Why fish?: First fall freshet; Top, bottom and middle; The riddle of the Oxhorn; Before I die; Fishing books; To know a river. . Seller Inventory # 40734
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Paperback, 1984). (1946) 1984 2nd edition reprint. Small 8vo paperback (130 x 197mm). Ppviii,352. B/w illustrations by Louis Darling. Introduction by Antony Atha. Spine cocked and creased. Well-used second-hand paperback. Spanning the author's fishing life from his childhood on the English chalkstreams to the steelhead rivers of British Columbia. One of the great classics of angling literature and a marvellous read. Chapters include: About steelhead; A fish for Firmin; About pike; 'Where to fish'; House hunting; Picking favourites; H.M. Greenhill; Little lakes; Sea-run cutthroats; The big salmon water; Lewington's carrier; Pacific salmon; Buttle Lake; Dark on the water; Salt water I; Salt water II; Sachem River: Why fish?: First fall freshet; Top, bottom and middle; The riddle of the Oxhorn; Before I die; Fishing books; To know a river. . Seller Inventory # 10715
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Paperback, 1984). (1946) 1984 2nd edition reprint. Small 8vo paperback (130 x 197mm). Ppviii,352. B/w illustrations by Louis Darling. Introduction by Antony Atha. Reading crease to spine but a good-plus second-hand paperback. Spanning the author's fishing life from his childhood on the English chalkstreams to the steelhead rivers of British Columbia. One of the great classics of angling literature. Chapters include: About steelhead; A fish for Firmin; About pike; 'Where to fish'; House hunting; Picking favourites; H.M. Greenhill; Little lakes; Sea-run cutthroats; The big salmon water; Lewington's carrier; Pacific salmon; Buttle Lake; Dark on the water; Salt water I; Salt water II; Sachem River: Why fish?: First fall freshet; Top, bottom and middle; The riddle of the Oxhorn; Before I die; Fishing books; To know a river. . Seller Inventory # 7700
Seller: River Reads, Torrington, United Kingdom
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Reprint. Seller Inventory # 026638
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Seller: Brit Books, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Used; Very Good. 031869024951 ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. Seller Inventory # 4483379
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Seller: Richard Sylvanus Williams (Est 1976), WINTERTON, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: VG+. 2nd Edition Reprinted. Book is in very good plus condition with very minor signs of wear and/or age. Top text edge slightly browned, spine a little creased. Seller Inventory # t31.650
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