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The Habit of Rivers
Publisher's Summary
Originally published in 1994, this book was a fly-fishing phenomenon in the way Howell Raines' Fly Fishing Through the Mid-Life Crisis was. Taking his fishing hobby to near metaphysical levels, Ted Leeson tells about his passions: rivers, trout, and fly fishing. With wry humor and rare insight, he explores questions that engage most fishermen: What is it about rivers that draws us so irresistibly, and why does fly fishing seem such an aptly suited response? Above all, The Habit of Rivers is about ways of seeing the wonderfully textured world that emanates from a river.
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- Pete
- 28-06-2016
Thank You
Thank you to the authors for putting into words what I can only feel. I think people often wonder why I fish so much and with this book I have some way to answer that is far more elegant then what I can put forth.
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- George Phillips
- 17-07-2017
Awesome
This book hits home with ANY dedicated fly fisherman/woman.
No one could possible describe into words our passion as he has.
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- Travis
- 17-03-2018
Greatest Book I've Ever Listened To.
Honestly, this is the greatest and most moving book I've ever listened to. It brought back so many memories of my grandfather that upon finishing it tonight I cried. I cried like a bitch. I hope you purchase this audiobooks and listen to it and take in what is said. This book is legitimately deep in meaning and I understand the author completely.
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- Steve Hillman MD
- 20-05-2016
The spirit of the thing
Finally. Eloquence and fire in the river of the mind.
This is a truly great listen.
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- Landon Albert
- 06-07-2018
Amazing!
It is a must read for any fly fisherman, especially one who enjoys exquisite words.
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- Amazon Customer
- 06-07-2018
Habit of listening
I have listened to this book 5 times. It serves me well when I take my morning and evening hikes. The quality of each word shines forth. Not only is it concise -making William Strunk very happy - it is poetic - which will keep Owen Barfield happy as well. The artistry of the written word in this book attends to integrity in both truth and sound; making it consistent throughout in both content and style. Anyone who writes listens to these words asking, “what will it take for me to write the same sort of lines?” It takes a deep love of all things related to trout and fly fishing, devotion to writing, and writing, and writing again, and I desire to hear beautiful words that paint beautiful pictures within. This gym is a must for any sports man or sports woman who fancies standing chest deep in trout waters a safe and glorious place.
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- peconicgp
- 10-05-2018
Excellent
Can't believe that it took me this long to get this book. If you fly fish this is a must own. Dont be scared away from reviews about the narrator. Narration isn't perfect but far from bad and even seemed to get better as the book moved on.
Leeson captures the sole of fly fishing in a way that will force a smile on your face with regularity.
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- Jed Lavoie
- 09-05-2018
great read
If you are a fan a fly fishing, the outdoors, or just fantastic writing, this is a great book for you.
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- geoff nemec
- 10-05-2018
Wonderful book extremely well read.
The narrative flows like the rivers brought to life in this classic. I loved every minute.
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- DR C D TRICKS
- 07-12-2017
A wonderful description of the essence of angling
Ted Leeson describes the reasons why we go trout fishing better than anyone else I have ever read, even John Gierach! A total joy.
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- Colin
- 09-04-2015
Wonderful Fly Fishing Read
Simply, superb! The quality of this work should stand head and shoulders up there with mainstream literary prowess, but for the niche topic of fly fishing...
I feel very fortunate that our pastime has been graced with such a work of genius..
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