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To Catch a Fish : Essays on the Joy, Frustration, Curiosity, and Allure of Fishing - Mark Kurlansky

To Catch a Fish

Essays on the Joy, Frustration, Curiosity, and Allure of Fishing

Author: Mark Kurlansky

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Available: 31st March 2026

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From the award-winning, New York Times best-selling author of Cod and Salt, To Catch a Fish is an entertaining and beautifully written illustrated collection of essays that explore a lifetime fascination with fishing.

For as long as there have been humans, there have been humans trying to catch fish. The two species—fish and man—live in constant tension. One chases the other. One tries to get away. Some of us—author Mark Kurlansky included—are hard-wired for that chase. Guiding readers through the waters and into the mind of the fish, Kurlansky considers who fish are and why they behave the way they do, and along the way delves into the many approaches to catching a fish, their ecology, and the ins and outs of cooking and eating your catch.

Whether you're a seasoned angler or a novice, or simply want to explore the world of fish, the forty short essays in this collection and the dazzling illustrations by Bri Dostie, shed new light on these creatures and our relationship to them.

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Non-FictionSports & RecreationTarget & Hunting SportsFishingNature & The Natural WorldWildlife in GeneralWildlife & Aquatic Creatures

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