About the book
From the highly acclaimed author of Ninety-two in the Shade and Cloudbursts comes a collection of alternately playful and exquisite essays—including seven collected here for the first time—borne of a lifetime spent fishing.
\"Thomas McGuane writes about fishing better than anyone else in the history of mankind.\" —Jim Harrison, New York Times bestselling author of Legends of the Fall
The forty extraordinary pieces in The Longest Silence take the reader from the tarpon of Florida to the salmon of Iceland, from the bonefish of Mexico to the trout of Montana. They introduce characters as varied as a highly literate Canadian frontiersman and a devoutly Mormon river guide and address issues ranging from the esoteric art of tying flies to the enduring philosophy of a seventeenth-century angler to the trials of the aging fisherman.
Both reverent and hilarious by turns, and infused with a deep experience of wildlife and the outdoors, The Longest Silence sets the heart pounding for a glimpse of moving water and demonstrates what dedication to sport reveals about life.
Editions of The Longest Silence
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780679777571
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780525565307
- AltFormat
- ISBN 9780679454854
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307763914
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From the highly acclaimed author of Ninety-two in the Shade and Cloudbursts comes a collection of alternately playful and exquisite essays—including seven collected here for the first time—borne of a lifetime spent fishing.
\"Thomas McGuane writes about fishing better than anyone else in the history of mankind.\" —Jim Harrison, New York Times bestselling author of Legends of the Fall
The forty extraordinary pieces in The Longest Silence take the reader from the tarpon of Florida to the salmon of Iceland, from the bonefish of Mexico to the trout of Montana. They introduce characters as varied as a highly literate Canadian frontiersman and a devoutly Mormon river guide and address issues ranging from the esoteric art of tying flies to the enduring philosophy of a seventeenth-century angler to the trials of the aging fisherman.
Both reverent and hilarious by turns, and infused with a deep experience of wildlife and the outdoors, The Longest Silence sets the heart pounding for a glimpse of moving water and demonstrates what dedication to sport reveals about life.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Longest Silence about?
From the highly acclaimed author of Ninety-two in the Shade and Cloudbursts comes a collection of alternately playful and exquisite essays—including seven collected here for the first time—borne of a lifetime spent fishing.
\"Thomas McGuane writes about fishing better than anyone else in the history of mankind.\" —Jim Harrison, New York Times bestselling author of Legends of the Fall
The forty extraordinary pieces in The Longest Silence take the reader from the tarpon of Florida to the salmon of Iceland, from the bonefish of Mexico to the trout of Montana. They introduce characters as varied as a highly literate Canadian frontiersman and a devoutly Mormon river guide and address issues ranging from the esoteric art of tying flies to the enduring philosophy of a seventeenth-century angler to the trials of the aging fisherman.
Both reverent and hilarious by turns, and infused with a deep experience of wildlife and the outdoors, The Longest Silence sets the heart pounding for a glimpse of moving water and demonstrates what dedication to sport reveals about life.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Longest Silence?
Sports and Active outdoor recreation > Field sports: fishing, hunting, shooting > Fishing, angling
Where can I read a sample of The Longest Silence?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780679777571
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Longest Silence?
Thomas McGuane
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Longest Silence is available as paperback(ISBN 9780679777571) and paperback(ISBN 9780525565307) and altformat(ISBN 9780679454854) and ebook(ISBN 9780307763914)
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