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5.0 out of 5 stars
A Florida nature classic.
Yes, this book certainly IS a look into days gone by. It's a fascinating journey into an old world and lifestyle that is now impossible due to the crush of humanity along the coasts of Florida. Two brothers paddling their canoe around southwest Florida amongst the fish and birds and raccoons and scattered humans. A.W.'s entertaining prose is well complimented by his...
Published 18 months ago by R. Ferriss
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3.0 out of 5 stars
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More of look into days gone by than anything else. With that said, not all prior happenings are as we wish they could've been. Harpooning a tarpon? come on? Not a bad read, but this edition does not give the reader a quality view of the many drawings that were in the original print. Apparently, A.W. Dimock was an interesting guy. He made and lost several...
Published on April 8, 2009 by Salty
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A Florida nature classic.,
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This review is from: The Book of the Tarpon (Hardcover)
Yes, this book certainly IS a look into days gone by. It's a fascinating journey into an old world and lifestyle that is now impossible due to the crush of humanity along the coasts of Florida. Two brothers paddling their canoe around southwest Florida amongst the fish and birds and raccoons and scattered humans. A.W.'s entertaining prose is well complimented by his brother Julian's photographs -- mostly just canoe and fish shots, but a few great works of art. IMHO, a must read for anyone who's had the good fortune to wander through the natural world in the Sanibel/ Captiva/ Cayo Costa/ Boca Grande area.
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Book of The Tarpon,
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This review is from: Book of the Tarpon (Hardcover)
Excellant piece of fishing history. Text includes descriptions of SW coastal Florida from the late 1800's and early 1900's despite its dedication to the Tarpon.
3.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: The Book Of The Tarpon (Paperback)
More of look into days gone by than anything else. With that said, not all prior happenings are as we wish they could've been. Harpooning a tarpon? come on? Not a bad read, but this edition does not give the reader a quality view of the many drawings that were in the original print.
Apparently, A.W. Dimock was an interesting guy. He made and lost several fortunes along the way-- on Wall street and specualting gold. Only a man with this kind of swagger could claim to be the first to catch a tarpon on rod and reel. In 1882?? Who knows? |
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The Book of the Tarpon by A. W. Dimock (Hardcover - Oct. 2004)
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