Fishing Up The Moon

For those who believe that fishing is far more than a pastime – that it is a lifelong affliction – Harry Parsons' wonderfully entertaining book will feel instantly familiar. In the tradition of great angling adventurers such as Ernest Hemingway, Michael Arlen Farson and Zane Grey, Parsons recounts a lifetime of fishing adventures in some of the world's wildest and most exotic destinations. An agronomist by profession and angler by obsession, he takes readers from the steamy rivers of the Amazon in pursuit of piranha and lukanani to the offshore waters of Kenya, Portugal, West Africa and the Great Barrier Reef. Along the way there are encounters with black marlin, swordfish, tuna, tiger sharks, tigerfish and Niger perch, often in places where travel itself was as much an adventure as the fishing. What makes the book so enjoyable is that it is about far more than fish. Parsons writes with warmth, humility and a keen eye for people, places and the unpredictable nature of travel. There are triumphs and disasters, epic battles and bitter disappointments, all set against vivid backdrops of tropical jungles, remote coastlines and far-flung corners of the globe. Packed with b&w photographs throughout, this is classic angling adventure writing from an era when discovering a new fish often required a passport, considerable determination and a willingness to embrace the unknown. A delightful addition to the library of anyone who enjoys fishing, exploration and well-told stories. Very good condition. Hardcover, 24cm x 16cm, 182 pages.