Lines on the Water: A Fly Fisherman's Life on the MiramichiDavid Adams Richards explores man's relationship with nature: whether fishing salmon on the Miramichi, hunting moose or deer, losing your way in the woods, or sneaking away from a bear. This book is about hunters and fishermen, about history and memory. Richards weaves together the tales that have informed his life as a fisherman. He has learned his skill from the guides and the poachers, the sports and the city slickers who have all fished the Miramichi. He learns about perseverance and respecting nature, and he reflects on the changes that the modern world has brought to the great river. Lines on the Water abounds with lore and wisdom, humor, and most of all, passion. -- Publisher's description. |
Contents
Section 1 | 1 |
Section 2 | 29 |
Section 3 | 47 |
Section 4 | 62 |
Section 5 | 74 |
Section 6 | 97 |
Section 7 | 121 |
Section 8 | 132 |
Section 9 | 144 |
Section 10 | 150 |
Section 11 | 167 |
Section 12 | 174 |
Section 13 | 189 |
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Lines on the Water: A Fly Fisherman's Life on the Miramichi David Adams Richards Limited preview - 2012 |
Lines on the Water: A Fly Fisherman's Life on the Miramichi David Adams Richards Limited preview - 2012 |
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