Fishing's Best Short Stories (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781556524813)

These 25 unforgettable fishing stories boast fast action, dramatic plot twists, and intriguing characters, from the sinister to the hilarious. Spanning the entire 20th century, they offer a bounty of fishing adventures: the solitary sportsman casting in a fast trout stream; expensive ocean charters seeking grouper; a couple of kids with bamboo poles and high hopes for the big one. The world-class authors include Stephen King, Bob Shacochis, Thomas McGuane, and E. Annie Proulx; timeless storytellers such as Guy de Maupassant and the Brothers Grimm; and early- and mid-century favorites like Stephen Vincent Ben t, Philip Wylie, Henry Van Dyke, and others. Sports enthusiasts and story lovers alike will find this collection irresistible.

Author: Paul D. Staudohar
ISBN-10: 1556524811
ISBN-13: 9781556524813
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Language: English
Published: 04/01/2003
Pages: 384
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.13lbs
Size: 9.12h x 5.98w x 0.99d