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      Fish, Fishing and the Meaning of Life

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      Includes ten entertaining themed chapters such as: 'Ones That Got Away', 'Ones That Didn't Get Away' and 'Fish That Bit Back'. This title features both contemporary and historical writing about fishing in prose and verse, covering everything from tench tickling to piranha atta...

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      Product ID:9780140237412
      Product Form:Paperback / softback
      Country of Manufacture:GB
      Title:Fish, Fishing and the Meaning of Life
      Authors:Author: Jeremy Paxman
      Page Count:576
      Subjects:Fishing, angling, Fishing, angling
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      Includes ten entertaining themed chapters such as: 'Ones That Got Away', 'Ones That Didn't Get Away' and 'Fish That Bit Back'. This title features both contemporary and historical writing about fishing in prose and verse, covering everything from tench tickling to piranha attacks.

      In Fish, Fishing and the Meaning of Life Jeremy Paxman creates the perfect literary catch for fellow angling enthusiasts in this rich and varied anthology.

      ''A superb compilation because it roams from carp to cod, trout to tarpon and does not regurgitate the same old clippings'' Independent on Sunday.

      Each chapter is introduced by Paxman''s own sharp, humorous observations and features both contemporary and historical writing about fishing in prose and verse, covering everything from tench tickling to piranha attacks. Some pieces are well known favourites, others are obscure, every one is a delight.

      Jeremy Paxman is a journalist, best known for his work presenting Newsnight and University Challenge. His books include Empire, On Royalty, The English and The Political Animal. He lives in Oxfordshire.


      Imprint Name:Penguin Books Ltd
      Publisher Name:Penguin Books Ltd
      Country of Publication:GB
      Publishing Date:1995-11-02

      Additional information

      Weight400 g
      Dimensions196 × 133 × 25 mm