Synopsis
An end to Roderick L. Haig-Brown’s “seasons” cycle, Fisherman’s Summer is a book that can be read again and again, for both knowledge and pleasure. In this installment, he focuses again on the rivers of his native British Columbia such as the Campbell, the Columbia, and the Nimpkish. Among his vast wealth of knowledge concerning fly fishing, readers are also exposed to his wise reflections. His discussions of the past fishermen of these rivers, including Native Americans and pioneers, and his hope that the future of these rivers will remain abundant and full of life, will touch the hearts of fishers and nonfishers alike. Chapters included are:
Summer Defined
The Indian and Me
The Beginning of Change
The Dry Fly and Very Fast Water
Standard-Bearer—Arctic
Fish Derbies
The Great Destroyers
The Beaches
Tsable River
Blackhole
And many more
Within these pages are the exciting angling stories of an expert flyfisherman, laced with thoughtful reflections and musings, all of which showcase Haig-Brown as the excellent writer and flyfisherman that he was.
Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for fishermen. Our books for anglers include titles that focus on fly fishing, bait fishing, fly-casting, spin casting, deep sea fishing, and surf fishing. Our books offer both practical advice on tackle, techniques, knots, and more, as well as lyrical prose on fishing for bass, trout, salmon, crappie, baitfish, catfish, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
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À propos de l?auteur
Nick Lyons is a former English professor and book publisher, as well as the author and editor of many books on various topics. He lives in New York City.
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Fisherman's Summer
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Skyhorse, 2014
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FISHERMAN'S SUMMER. By Roderick Haig-Brown.
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Skyhorse Publishing. New York. 2014, 2014
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Etat : new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Paperback, 2014). (1964) 2014 new edition. 8vo paperback (138 x 203mm). Ppiv,253. B/w illustrations by Lewis Darling, foreword by Nick Lyons. Fine, new, unread paperback. This book "rounds out Roderick Haig-Brown's 'Seasons' cycle [Fisherman's Summer / Fall / Winter / Spring], focusing here on many of the rivers of Haig-Brown's native British Columbia - the Campbell, the Columbia, the Nimpkish - where salmon and cutthroat provide superb summer sport. He tells the stories of the Indians and pioneers who once fished these same rivers, and looks into the future with confidence that they will not be destroyed." Chapters include: The scene: Summer defined; Fisherman's summer. How it once was: The explorers; The Indian and me. The home river: Defined; The beginnings of change; The search; The day everything happened; Speed and stamina; The dry fly and very fast water; The canyon again. Poisson bleu, the flower of fishes: Standard bearer, Arctic; Standard bearer, by the roadside; Standard bearer, Subarctic. Signs of the times: The lawbreaker; Fish derbies; Less time between bites; The great destroyers; Access. Salt water: The cruise; The beaches; Stream survival. Return to the river: Nimpkish River; Tsable River; The Beaverkill; Blackhole. Conclusion: What is good? This is the last book in Haig-Brown's 'Seasons' series - Fisherman's Fall, Fisherman's Winter, Fisherman's Spring, and, Fisherman's Summer. PREVIOUS PRICE £14.95. N° de réf. du vendeur 38720
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Paperback. Etat : New. An end to Roderick L. Haig-Brown's seasons" cycle, Fisherman's Summer is a book that can be read again and again, for both knowledge and pleasure. In this installment, he focuses again on the rivers of his native British Columbia such as the Campbell, the Columbia, and the Nimpkish. Among his vast wealth of knowledge concerning fly fishing, readers are also exposed to his wise reflections. His discussions of the past fishermen of these rivers, including Native Americans and pioneers, and his hope that the future of these rivers will remain abundant and full of life, will touch the hearts of fishers and nonfishers alike. Chapters included are:Summer DefinedThe Indian and MeThe Beginning of ChangeThe Dry Fly and Very Fast WaterStandard-BearerArcticFish DerbiesThe Great DestroyersThe BeachesTsable RiverBlackholeAnd many moreWithin these pages are the exciting angling stories of an expert flyfisherman, laced with thoughtful reflections and musings, all of which showcase Haig-Brown as the excellent writer and flyfisherman that he was.Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for fishermen. Our books for anglers include titles that focus on fly fishing, bait fishing, fly-casting, spin casting, deep sea fishing, and surf fishing. Our books offer both practical advice on tackle, techniques, knots, and more, as well as lyrical prose on fishing for bass, trout, salmon, crappie, baitfish, catfish, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home. N° de réf. du vendeur LU-9781628736885
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Paperback. Etat : New. An end to Roderick L. Haig-Brown's seasons" cycle, Fisherman's Summer is a book that can be read again and again, for both knowledge and pleasure. In this installment, he focuses again on the rivers of his native British Columbia such as the Campbell, the Columbia, and the Nimpkish. Among his vast wealth of knowledge concerning fly fishing, readers are also exposed to his wise reflections. His discussions of the past fishermen of these rivers, including Native Americans and pioneers, and his hope that the future of these rivers will remain abundant and full of life, will touch the hearts of fishers and nonfishers alike. Chapters included are:Summer DefinedThe Indian and MeThe Beginning of ChangeThe Dry Fly and Very Fast WaterStandard-BearerArcticFish DerbiesThe Great DestroyersThe BeachesTsable RiverBlackholeAnd many moreWithin these pages are the exciting angling stories of an expert flyfisherman, laced with thoughtful reflections and musings, all of which showcase Haig-Brown as the excellent writer and flyfisherman that he was.Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for fishermen. Our books for anglers include titles that focus on fly fishing, bait fishing, fly-casting, spin casting, deep sea fishing, and surf fishing. Our books offer both practical advice on tackle, techniques, knots, and more, as well as lyrical prose on fishing for bass, trout, salmon, crappie, baitfish, catfish, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home. N° de réf. du vendeur LU-9781628736885
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