288 pp. Edited by John Bryan, introduction by Howell Raines, foreword by Jimmy Carter. What appears to be a children's book is actually a delightful anthology Here is great angling writing from the best writers in the business from Tom McGuane to John McPhee to Lefty Kreh. With proceeds going to FishAmerica, to help keep waters and fish healthy, and the Future Fisherman Foundation for education programs for children, these articles include Joan Wulff’s look at the stages in an angler’s lifetime; John McPhee’s passage on our country’s Founding Fish the American Shad; Dave Barry's not-so-reverent take on fishing; Dave DiBenedetto on migrating stripers; Monte Burke on record bass; President Jimmy Carter on his youth; and Ted Williams on the environment. And there are many more, every one a joy to read.
Title: Take Me Fishing: 50 Great Writers on Their Favorite Sport
Edition: First Edition
ISBN Number: 1602390436
ISBN-13: 9781602390430
Location Published: New York, Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.: 2007
Binding: Hard Cover
Book Condition: Fine
Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
Categories: Children's Fishing
Seller ID: 400012