| Description |
262 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Summary |
"Illuminated by Water is a book about the author's own decades-long passion for fly fishing and how it has shaped the way he sees and thinks about the natural world. That passion is shared and made legible here, not just for other anglers, but for those who have never yet cast a line in the water. Alternating between regional and thematic chapters, Tallack considers 'wildness', its pursuit, and its meanings; the compulsive appeal of tying flies; the ethics of catching and killing; the allure of big fish; and beauty--where it's sought and where it's found. He describes fly fishing trips to America, Canada, Shetland, and England. Throughout the book, certain themes recur--environmental harm and healing; the relationship between fishing and time; hope and its manifestations; and the ways in which angling can deepen engagement with the natural world"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-259). |
| Subject |
Fly fishing.
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Tallack, Malachy.
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Fishers -- Scotland -- Biography.
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| ISBN |
9781639361656 hc. |
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