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Land of Little Rivers: A Story in Photos of Catskill Fly Fishing

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Masterwork on the Catskills

Austin Francis' newest title is the logical conclusion of his earlier Catskills title, a benchmark in it's own right.This far ranging book both entertains and informs in a charming style reminiscent of a relaxed evening of conversation with a well read old friend.

The book is at the author's peak.It covers the geology, streams, people, history, legends,clubs and flyfishing history of the Catskills. I doubt if a better work has ever been done on any watershed. If you have never been to the Catskills or if you have it makes no difference this book is superlative. The research and photography are the highest level. The work Mr Francis has done here deserves everyone's gratitude. He has documented and preserved an important piece of American history.

Thank you Mr Francis

Right from the beautiful cover, this book is a must have for every angler and conservationist. A detailed history with the most inspirational photographs. Truly a work of genius by both writer and photographer

As I opened the package that contained my copy of Land of Little Rivers I expected a great book. I had read Mac FrancisÕs earlier book, Catskill Rivers, twice. Within minutes I realized the word "great" was wholly insufficient to describe this exquisite volume. At first I was caught by the, near mystical beauty of Enrico FerorelliÕs photographs--by themselves, more than worth the price of the book! But it is Mac FrancisÕs words that captured my heart and imagination completely. They carried me along, hour after hour, through this absorbing, beautifully told story of the birthplace of American fly fishing.

The author ends his introduction, trying to define the almost supernatural power inherent in the Catskill fly-fishing tradition, with these words: "I believe it is this power -- call it passion, dedication, commitment, vision, love, or what you will -- that has inspired the myriad fly fishers who in small ways and large have created, fought for, and extended a great sporting tradition in a hallowed land, and I respect the honor of presenting them, their feats, and their little rivers in these pages."

With this book, Mac Francis does more than simply honor a great tradition; he and Land of Little Rivers become a part of it.

I will always remember Easter 2000 as the Sunday I read Austin Francis' new artwork Land of Little Rivers. It made me want to get up and go spend the day on the Esopus, Bemoc and East Branch of the Del;~ I looked outside and we were getting wacked with 2 inches of windswept rain in the N-East. I still wanted to GO!

With my in-laws in town, my only option was to hide in the closet and read this masterpiece for a second time in 12 hours. Easter 2000 will be remembered for good things; thank you Austin.

As I opened the package that contained my copy of Land of Little Rivers I expected a great book. I had read Mac FrancisÕs earlier book, Catskill Rivers, twice. Within minutes I realized the word "great" was wholly insufficient to describe this exquisite volume. At first I was caught by the, near mystical beauty of Enrico FerorelliÕs photographs--by themselves, more than worth the price of the book! But it is Mac FrancisÕs words that captured my heart and imagination completely. They carried me along, hour after hour, through this absorbing, beautifully told story of the birthplace of American fly fishing.

The author ends his introduction, trying to define the almost supernatural power inherent in the Catskill fly-fishing tradition, with these words: "I believe it is this power -- call it passion, dedication, commitment, vision, love, or what you will -- that has inspired the myriad fly fishers who in small ways and large have created, fought for, and extended a great sporting tradition in a hallowed land, and I respect the honor of presenting them, their feats, and their little rivers in these pages."

With this book, Mac Francis does more than simply honor a great tradition; he and Land of Little Rivers become a part of it.

If you fish the Catskills, want to, or just like fly fishing this is one great book to own. Pictures are top notch and worth the price by theirself. Book has it all the history, the rivers, the people, the clubs, the flies, the rods and reels. Well written and makes you feel good just thumbing through the pages. Makes you remember why you fly fish.

This must be one of the visually most pleasing books in my posession. Lovely photos and a great backcast to the history of the Catskills Fly Fishing.

If you fish the catskills, this book is a must. I have never seen such a great mixture of photographs and text in a fly fishing book. The books takes you through all the rivers, then presents the region's historic people, their fly tying, and their rods and reels.

This is by far the most interesting book I have ever read about fishing in the Catskills. Fly Fishing in America pretty much started there and this book explains in great detail everything there is to know about the History of Fly Fishing. Beautiful pictures on every page only add to the value of this book. Coming from someone who never takes the time to read through a 240 page book, I could not put in down. This happened during fishing season.

As I opened the package that contained my copy of Land of Little Rivers I expected a great book. I had read Mac FrancisÕs earlier book, Catskill Rivers, twice. Within minutes I realized the word "great" was wholly insufficient to describe this exquisite volume. At first I was caught by the, near mystical beauty of Enrico FerorelliÕs photographs--by themselves, more than worth the price of the book! But it is Mac FrancisÕs words that captured my heart and imagination completely. They carried me along, hour after hour, through this absorbing, beautifully told story of the birthplace of American fly fishing.

The author ends his introduction, trying to define the almost supernatural power inherent in the Catskill fly-fishing tradition, with these words: "I believe it is this power -- call it passion, dedication, commitment, vision, love, or what you will -- that has inspired the myriad fly fishers who in small ways and large have created, fought for, and extended a great sporting tradition in a hallowed land, and I respect the honor of presenting them, their feats, and their little rivers in these pages."

With this book, Mac Francis does more than simply honor a great tradition; he and Land of Little Rivers become a part of it.