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PublisherGlobe Pequot Press, T.H.E.

ISBN-101493009729

ISBN-139781493009725

eBay Product ID (ePID)204229904

Product Key Features

Book TitleWaters Far and Near : Tales of Angling Misadventure Around the World

Number of Pages240 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2015

TopicFishing, Essays

IllustratorYes

GenreSports & Recreation

AuthorCharles Gaines

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight0.9 Oz

Item Length8.8 in

Item Width5.8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2014-041286

Reviews"This grand collection of stories supports the contention that at the world wide intersections of fly fishing, travel, food, art, culture and adventure, whatever you and I have already imagined Charles Gaines has most likely already done, and he's lived to tell us those tales with the unique style, grace and wit of a true southern gentleman." --Walter Hodges, "If you have ever wondered why otherwise reasonably intelligent, responsible men and women commit so much of their lives to fishing as often as possible in the planet's far flung, exotic places, you only have to read Charles Gaines' new book to understand why. He makes you want to catch the next plane or boat out of town, whether it is bound for Africa or Australia, Montana or Mongolia. Waters Far and Near, like his earlier The Next Valley Over, is a dreambook of all the places we long to fish, and another brilliant example of angling travelogue, a genre Gaines has perfected and made his own. Come for the enticing adventures and big fish; stay for the stunning insights, lyrical observations, and superbly crafted prose. Eat your heart out, Zane Grey!"--Robert DeMott, Astream: American Writers on Fly Fishing, "Charles Gaines's sporting life mantles the planet, and these essays illuminate his formidable knowledge of nature and history, fishing and life. Waters Near and Far is as incisive and graceful as the flight of a perfectly cast fly." --Guy de la Valdene, "There's a difference between casual fishing stories and angling literature. Waters Near and Far belongs to the latter category, a notable addition to the shelf reserved for works by modern masters such as Roderick Haig-Brown, Nick Lyons, and Ernest Schweibert. This is also travel writing of a very high order, calling to mind Bruce Chatwin and Paul Theroux on Patagonia or Patrick Leigh Fermor on the lure of distant seas. Charles Gaines may also be the only fly fisher I know who can pronounce 'It got away' in Gaelic. Don't let this book get away." --Howell Raines, "Charles Gaines writes with rare style and grace. That he sometimes writes about fishing is a blessing for all of us who share his passion for the pursuit of wild fish in wild places."--Bill Taylor, President, Atlantic Salmon Federation, "There's a difference between casual fishing stories and angling literature. Waters Near and Far belongs to the latter category, a notable addition to the shelf reserved for works by modern masters such as Roderick Haig-Brown, Nick Lyons, and Ernest Schweibert. This is also travel writing of a very high order, calling to mind Bruce Chatwin and Paul Theroux on Patagonia or Patrick Leigh Fermor on the lure of distant seas. Charles Gaines may also be the only fly fisher I know who can pronounce 'It got away' in Gaelic. Don't let this book get away." --Howell Raines, "Gaines's tales of world angling are wonderfully detailed, adventurous, informative, lit by his sparkling enthusiasm and sly social observations. We read them with the longing and arousal of anglers who wished they'd been there." --Thomas McGuane , "Fishing books are often merely about the fish and the angler. Charles Gaines provides more about the journey to visit exotic countries and rivers. He allows us to meet the interesting characters who have chosen to live in these places, on the margins, with passion--as we all wish we could."--Yvon Chouinard

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal799.12

SynopsisFrom the glacial lakes of Patagonia to the safari camps of Zambia, Charles Gaines has traversed the globe in search of the elusive catch. Traveling by helicopter, kayak, ship or houseboat, on lakes, rivers, oceans and everglades, he has visited five continents and over 20 countries following his primary passion: fly-fishing. But, as with any epic quest, the adventure-made up of wild stories, salty characters, breathtaking settings and close calls-is often more rewarding than the slippery goal itself. In Waters Far and Near, Charles Gaines presents a collection of essays that each begin in pursuit of a fish, but ultimately wind through back roads, volcanic landscapes, game reserves and remote villages, taking the reader on expeditions that reach far beyond the bait and tackle. Along the way, he weaves in historical context, environmental concerns, and vividly detailed portraits of the fellow adventurers and guides who share his obsession for the sport. Tom McGuane calls Gaines's writing "fresh, original and downright elegant." John Rasmus, former editor-in-chief of National Geographic Adventure says "Gaines breaks your heart with his stories, his voice, and the rhythm and control in his prose...Charles Gaines captures the sport-and the passions it evokes-with a sense of adventure, grace, and magic.", From the glacial lakes of Patagonia to the safari camps of Zambia, Charles Gaines has traversed the globe in search of the elusive catch. Traveling by helicopter, kayak, ship or houseboat, on lakes, rivers, oceans and everglades, he has visited five continents and over 20 countries following his primary passion: fly-fishing. But, as with any epic ......, From the glacial lakes of Patagonia to the safari camps of Zambia, Charles Gaines has traversed the globe in search of the elusive catch. Traveling by helicopter, kayak, ship or houseboat, on lakes, rivers, oceans and everglades, he has visited five continents and over 20 countries following his primary passion: fly-fishing. But, as with any epic quest, the adventure--made up of wild stories, salty characters, breathtaking settings and close calls--is often more rewarding than the slippery goal itself. In Waters Far and Near, Charles Gaines presents a collection of essays that each begin in pursuit of a fish, but ultimately wind through back roads, volcanic landscapes, game reserves and remote villages, taking the reader on expeditions that reach far beyond the bait and tackle. Along the way, he weaves in historical context, environmental concerns, and vividly detailed portraits of the fellow adventurers and guides who share his obsession for the sport. Tom McGuane calls Gaines's writing "fresh, original and downright elegant." John Rasmus, former editor-in-chief of National Geographic Adventure says "Gaines breaks your heart with his stories, his voice, and the rhythm and control in his prose...Charles Gaines captures the sport--and the passions it evokes--with a sense of adventure, grace, and magic."

LC Classification NumberSH441.G335 2015