All Fishermen Are Liars: True Tales from the Dry Dock Bar Contributor(s): Greenlaw, Linda (Author) |
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ISBN: 1401300707 ISBN-13: 9781401300708 Publisher: Hachette Books
Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: July 2004 Annotation: Veteran deep-sea fisherman Greenlaw relays true fishing stories--swapped with other seafarers at the Dry Dock Bar--on such topics as the most eccentric crew member, the funniest episode, the biggest fish, the wildest night at sea and more. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Essays - Sports & Recreation | Fishing |
Dewey: 799.16 |
LCCN: 2004040609 |
Age Level: 17-18 |
Grade Level: 12-13 |
Physical Information: 0.85" H x 5.71" W x 8.65" L (0.97 lbs) 240 pages |
Features: Illustrated |
Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 05/01/2004 pg. 429 Publishers Weekly 05/10/2004 pg. 45 Booklist 06/01/2004 pg. 1686 New York Times 06/27/2004 pg. 17 Library Journal 08/01/2004 pg. 89 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Just before Christmas, Linda meets up with her best friend and fellow fisherman Alden Leeman for lunch and a drink at the Dry Dock, a well-worn watering hole in Portland, Maine. Alden, the captain of Linda's first fishing expedition, has seen his share of mishaps and adventures at sea. When Linda shares memories of navigating her ship through one of the craziest storms she's ever seen, Alden quickly follows up with his own tales. Then other fishermen, who are sitting on the periphery attentively listening, decide to weigh in with yarns of their own.All Fishermen Are Liars brims with true stories of the most eccentric crew member, the funniest episode, the biggest fish, and the wildest night at sea. Denizens of the Dry Dock drift in and out as the bar begins to swell with rounds of drinks and tales that increase in drama. Here are some of the greatest fishing stories ever--all relayed by Linda Greenlaw in her inimitable style.All Fishermen Are Liars will give readers what they have come to love and expect from Linda Greenlaw--luminous descriptions and edge-of-the-seat thrills. It's the perfect book for anyone who loves fishing and the sea. |
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