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They Shoot Canoes, Don't They? (School & Library Binding)

~ (Author) "Surprisingly, many anglers are ashamed to admit that they fish with live bait..." (more)
Key Phrases: Tuttle Lake, Rancid Crabtree, Retch Sweeney (more...)
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"Patrick McManus is a treasure."--The Atlantic

"Everybody should read Patrick McManus."--The New York Times Book Review

"A style that brings to mind Mark Twain, Art Buchwald, and Garrison Keillor."--People
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"Patrick McManus is a treasure."--The Atlantic

"Everybody should read Patrick McManus."--The New York Times Book Review

"A style that brings to mind Mark Twain, Art Buchwald, and Garrison Keillor."--People
--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

  • School & Library Binding
  • Publisher: San Val (October 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0833526715
  • ISBN-13: 978-0833526717
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.6 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,548,083 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars BUY THIS BOOK!, April 25, 2000
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this book is so funny. i was reading it in english and almost fell out of my desk i was laughing so hard. my teacher took the book to see what i was reading, she laughed so hard she had to be excused to the restroom. this is a very good book (as are all of his)
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars You don't need to be a fisherman to get it, July 28, 2000
By Judelon Ingram (Des Plaines, IL USA) - See all my reviews
I was introduced to Patrick McManus by a good friend who doubted my ability to find Field and Stream with two hands and a flashlight. Thank heaven. Not only will these stories make you laugh till milk spews out your nostrils, they'll warn you away from avoidable risks,like sharing a bike ride with a playful deer. Atlantic Monthly never taught me that, nor did the Wall Street Journal. What I find touching about his boyhood tales is the unspoken hint that his funniest outdoor adventures started with a need to find food for his widowed mother, grandmother and sister. But he doesn't whine about it, so enjoy.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Outdoor humor comparable to Keillor's "Lake Wobegone" saga, November 16, 1998
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Humor that reflects some of the experiences of every outdoorsman and wanna be outdoorsman(or anyone who has spent any amout of time outdoors!). All the stories are very well written and will have you laughing until you can't read anymore. Stories are short enough to enjoy during a quick break from work. Although it's hard to read for only five minutes. This book is highly recommended and I hope everyone finds the same enjoyment in the wholes series as I did.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great book
The book They Shoot Canoes, Don't They made me relate to a lot of things that I've done. Some of the parts in this book that I could remember were really good sections. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Pamela A. Bowe

4.0 out of 5 stars my review
The book They Shoot Canoes, Don't They made me relate to a lot of things that I've done. Some of the parts in this book that I could remember were really good sections. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Pamela A. Bowe

5.0 out of 5 stars Delightfully Dry Humor
Beware! The humor of Patrick McManus is addicting. I've purchased all of his books and just can't get enough. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Charlys Elaine Huerta

5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone who loves the outdoors should read this book!
I grew up reading his books and am now ordering them as gifts for my kids. They shoot canoes don't they and a fine and pleasant misery are my favorites.
Published 24 months ago by N. Yager

5.0 out of 5 stars At least one belly-laugh per page!
McManus uses his thigh-slapping humor to urge us toward a kinder, more gentler humanity.
Published on May 12, 2007 by C. Parton

1.0 out of 5 stars they shoot canoes dont they
Well, when it comes to books they, aren't my thing. you see, I don't like to read but when I read the book They Shoot Canoes Don't They by Patrick F Mcmanus, now I like to read a... Read more
Published on May 23, 2006 by nif

4.0 out of 5 stars They Shoot Canoes Don't They?
This collection of short stories is one of the funniest I have ever read. To fully understand the humor in these stories, you must enjoy outdoor activites and appreciate... Read more
Published on March 31, 2006 by Peter Mcbiffel

4.0 out of 5 stars They Shoot Canoes...
Another very enjoyable McManus collection. I first started reading his material in the 80's. Now my kids enjoy his humor with me. Read more
Published on August 18, 2005 by Keith A. Dilts

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Collection of Short Stories
I've been an avid McManus reader for quite sometime and I just love coming back to his books. This book has some of my favorites in it especially ones that discuss his college... Read more
Published on December 29, 2004 by J. Sprouffske

5.0 out of 5 stars outragusly funny
This was a great book for anyone that likes fishing, hunting and or the great outdoors. I liked the book because I am one of those people. Read more
Published on January 26, 2004 by Brandon

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