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The Longest Silence: A Life In Fishing
Thomas McGuane
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Description for The Longest Silence: A Life In Fishing
Paperback. From the river in his backyard to the holiest waters of the fly-fisher's world, Thomas McGuane's obsession takes him to Ireland, Montana, Argentina, New Zealand and Russia. "The Longest Silence" shows what a life dedicated to sport reveals about life. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: WSXF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 22. Weight in Grams: 222.
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.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Yellow Jersey
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780224061018
SKU
9780224061018
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1
About Thomas McGuane
Thomas McGuane is the author of short fiction, screenplays, essays and several highly acclaimed novels, including The Sporting Club, The Bushwacked Piano and Ninety-two in the Shade, which was nominated for the National Book Award. He was born in Michigan and now lives with his family in McLeod, Montana.
Reviews for The Longest Silence: A Life In Fishing
We'd all rather be fishing than doing anything else. But if you can't do it, then reading about it is the next best thing. The Longest Silence is one of the best fishing trips I've had this year
Jeremy Paxman
Daily Telegraph
Few are the works of literature which can successfully capture the essence of a sport. ... Read more
Jeremy Paxman
Daily Telegraph
Few are the works of literature which can successfully capture the essence of a sport. ... Read more