Dogs That Point, Fish That Bite: Outdoor Essays (Hardcover)

~ (Author) "There aren't many certainties in life, but I think I can come close with one prediction..." (more)
Key Phrases: berry picker, North Carolina, Lone Ranger, Wilson Creek (more...)

Editorial Reviews

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"Dean is a master of both observation and inference. He often moves from specific moments to larger musings." -- FLY ROD & REEL

"The consistent theme uniting all of these witty and poignant essays is the celebration of wild places and rural traditions." -- FLY ROD & REEL --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Dean is quite simply a writer with few equals.

Tom Earnhardt, author of Fly Fishing the Tidewaters

The consistent theme uniting all of these witty and poignant essays is the celebration of wild places and rural traditions.

Fly Rod & Reel

What a delightful book!

The Pulse

Jim Dean brings you his outdoors with long experience, pleasant sentiment and unforgettable wry humor.

Charles F. Waterman, author of Black Bass and the Fly Rod#

Jim Dean is among the top few writer-sportsmen in America--and I love this book.

Nick Lyons, author of Confessions of a Fly-Fishing Addict

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 168 pages
• Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press (September 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0807822345
• ISBN-13: 978-0807822340
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,390,204 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding and Entertaining, June 13, 2001

By	Frank Jones (Edenton, nc USA) - See all my reviews

I came across this book while looking for something to read on a rainy day. The title was amusing and I was somewhat aquainted with Jim Dean's work as editor of "Wildlife in North Carolina" magazine. This is a truly remarkable collection of stories that celebrate the outdoor life. These stories are not just about hunting and fishing, although hunters and fishermen would certainly enjoy them. Mr. Dean has captured a unique way of approaching life. His stories are quite entertaining and will remind you of a time that many think has passed away. A time when life wasn't so complicated and things didn't seem to move so fast. The stories with names such as "The Summers Before Air," or "Dogs Are a Better Class of People" should make you wonder what this man considers important. I highly recommend this book. You will be glad you bought it. These stories will make you feel good, especially on a rainy day. It also makes a great gift for anyone who enjoys the outdoors.

5.0 out of 5 stars Made me..., July 14, 2003

By	"twogables" (thomasville, nc USA) - See all my reviews

glad to be a sportsman in the Tarheel state. Eagerly anticipating "The Secret Lives of Fishermen".