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The Longest Silence: A Life In Fishing

4.3/5 ( ratings)

Thomas McGuane's obsession with fish has taken him from the river in his backyard to the holiest waters of the fly-fisher's world. As he travels the fish take him to many and various subjects ripe for random speculation: rods and reels, the classification of anglers according to the flies they prefer, family and memory - right down to why fishermen lie.

The Longest Silence sets the heart pounding for a glimpse of moving water, and demonstrates what a life dedicated to sport reveals about life.

Language: English

Pages: 304

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Yellow Jersey

Release: August 02, 2001

ISBN: 0224061011

ISBN 13: 9780224061018

The Longest Silence: A Life In Fishing

4.3/5 ( ratings)

Thomas McGuane's obsession with fish has taken him from the river in his backyard to the holiest waters of the fly-fisher's world. As he travels the fish take him to many and various subjects ripe for random speculation: rods and reels, the classification of anglers according to the flies they prefer, family and memory - right down to why fishermen lie.

The Longest Silence sets the heart pounding for a glimpse of moving water, and demonstrates what a life dedicated to sport reveals about life.

Language: English

Pages: 304

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Yellow Jersey

Release: August 02, 2001

ISBN: 0224061011

ISBN 13: 9780224061018

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