ISBN: 0226500608 9780226500607

Category: Biography & Autobiography / General

Page count: 161

From its first magnificent sentence, "In our family, there was no clear line between religion and fly fishing", to the last, "I am haunted by waters", <i>A River Runs Through It</i> is an American classic.<br> <br> Based on Norman Maclean's childhood experiences, <i>A River Runs Through It</i> has established itself as one of the most moving stories of our time; it captivates readers with vivid descriptions of life along Montana's Big Blackfoot River and its near magical blend of fly fishing with the troubling affections of the heart.<br> <br> This handsome edition is designed and illustrated by Barry Moser. There are thirteen two-color wood engravings.<br> <br> "A masterpiece. . . . This is more than stunning fiction: It is a lyric record of a time and a life, shining with Maclean's special gift for calling the reader's attention to arts of all kinds—the arts that work in nature, in personality, in social intercourse, in fly-fishing."—Kenneth M. Pierce, <i>Village Voice</i><br> <br> "Wise, witty, wonderful, Maclean spins his tales, casts his flies, fishes the rivers and woods for what he remembers of his youth in the Rockies."—Barbara Bannon, <i>Publishers Weekly</i><br> <br> "Maclean's book is surely destined to be one of those rare memoirs that can be called a masterpiece. . . . Earthy, whimsical, authoritative, wise; it touches the heart without blushing and traces lasting images for the eye. . . . This book is a gem."—Nick Lyons, <i>Fly-Fisherman</i><br>