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Fish, Fishing and the Meaning of Life
Jeremy Paxman
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Description for Fish, Fishing and the Meaning of Life
Paperback. Includes ten entertaining themed chapters such as: 'Ones That Got Away', 'Ones That Didn't Get Away' and 'Fish That Bit Back'. This title features both contemporary and historical writing about fishing in prose and verse, covering everything from tench tickling to piranha attacks. Num Pages: 576 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: WSXF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 133 x 25. Weight in Grams: 396.
In Fish, Fishing and the Meaning of Life Jeremy Paxman creates the perfect literary catch for fellow angling enthusiasts in this rich and varied anthology.
'A superb compilation because it roams from carp to cod, trout to tarpon and does not regurgitate the same old clippings' Independent on Sunday.
Each chapter is introduced by Paxman's own sharp, humorous observations and features both contemporary and historical writing about fishing in prose and verse, covering everything from tench tickling to piranha attacks. Some pieces are well known favourites, others are obscure, every one is a delight.
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Product Details
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Number of pages
576
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Condition
New
Number of Pages
576
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780140237412
SKU
V9780140237412
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-99
About Jeremy Paxman
Jeremy Paxman was born in Yorkshire and educated at Cambridge. He is an award-winning journalist who spent ten years reporting from overseas, notably for Panorama. He is the author of five books including The English. He is the presenter of Newsnight and University Challenge and has presented BBC documentaries on various subjects including Victorian art and Wilfred Owen.
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