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Land of Little Rivers

A Story in Photos of Catskill Fly Fishing

By: Austin M. Francis

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Land of Little Rivers

A Story in Photos of Catskill Fly Fishing

By: Austin M. Francis

The Beaverkill, Willowemoc, Neversink, Esopus, Schoharie, and Delaware—the rivers of angling pioneers Thaddeus Norris, Robert Barnwell Roosevelt, Theodore Gordon, and many others—are celebrated in this gorgeous book of photographs and text. In three major sections, Land of Little Rivers presents historical and physical profiles of the rivers; classic rods, reels, and flies; and engaging stories of the people, events, and developments that constitute the Catskill fly-fishing tradition. Complementing its photographic beauty, Land of Little Rivers is a book of substance, filled with fascinating stories, anecdotes, and nuggety captions. Land of Little Rivers is the product of author Francis’s twenty-five years of research and writing about Catskill fly fishing, and of photographer Ferorelli’s more than thirteen thousand images, from which has been selected the most evocative portfolio of photos ever made of these historic rivers. Together they have produced an exquisite, museum-quality work, one that captures magnificently the beauty and passion so central to the sport Izaak Walton called “the gentle art.”

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Simon and Schuster

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1628738383

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9781628738384

Catskill Rivers

Birthplace of American Fly Fishing

By: Austin M. Francis

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Catskill Rivers

Birthplace of American Fly Fishing

By: Austin M. Francis

Catskill Rivers is the story of the “birthplace of the American fly fishing.” Readers will discover this birthplace in such hallowed trout streams as the Beaverkill, the Willowemoc, the Neversink, the Delaware, the Esopus, and the Schoharie. While originally published in 1983, Catskill Rivers remains the definitive study of these fabled waters and the remarkable people who created the American fly-fishing tradition. Painstakingly researched and imaginatively told, readers will also get an unforgettable survey of the early river industries, including rafting, sawmills, tanneries, and wood-acid factories, as well as at the early days on these classic trout waters, where George LaBranche, in Sparse Gray Hackle’s words, “adapted the dry fly to fast water and started an angling revolution.” Along with numerous historical glimpses into the many sociological forces surrounding the Catskill Rivers, readers will see many early, famous flyfishers take to these waters, including “Uncle Thad” Norris, Seth Green, Theodore Gordon, Herman Christian, Roy Steenrod, Sparse Gray Hackle, and many more. This historically accurate and beautifully written glance back into the early days of the Catskill Rivers will have both fishermen and nonfishermen wanting even more. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for fishermen. Our books for anglers include titles that focus on fly fishing, bait fishing, fly-casting, spin casting, deep sea fishing, and surf fishing. Our books offer both practical advice on tackle, techniques, knots, and more, as well as lyrical prose on fishing for bass, trout, salmon, crappie, baitfish, catfish, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

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476

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Simon and Schuster

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1629140945

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9781629140940

Smart Squash

How to Win at Soft Ball

By: Austin M. Francis

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Smart Squash

How to Win at Soft Ball

By: Austin M. Francis

After more than one hundred years of playing squash with a hard ball, Americans switched, almost overnight, to using a soft ball. In order to aid this transition, Austin M. Francis wrote Smart Squash: How to Win at Soft Ball, a comprehensive guide to winning squash with this new method. For players of all levels, whether switching from hard ball or new to learning the game entirely, Smart Squash: How to Win at Soft Ball is a must-have. Francis draws from experience and advice from over thirty US and international coaches, champions, and professionals, covering all aspects of the game. Readers will learn tactics, strokes, shots, drills, match play, and strategies from this invaluable source of instruction and inspiration. Experienced squash players and novices alike will gain enormous wisdom and expert techniques from this all-encompassing guide to soft-ball squash. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, is proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team. In addition to books on popular team sports, we also publish books for a wide variety of athletes and sports enthusiasts, including books on running, cycling, horseback riding, swimming, tennis, martial arts, golf, camping, hiking, aviation, boating, and so much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

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216

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Simon and Schuster

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1629140996

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9781629140995

The Georgians

Genealogies of Pioneer Settlers

By: Jeannette Holland Austin

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The Georgians

Genealogies of Pioneer Settlers

By: Jeannette Holland Austin

This is a collection of 283 genealogies which I have compiled over a period of twenty years as a professional genealogist. ... While I have dealt with some of Oglethorpe's settlers, the vast majority of the genealogies included in this collection deal with Georgians who descend from settlers from other states."--Note to the Reader.

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Genealogical Publishing Com

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0806310812

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9780806310817

Mayflower Families Through Five Generations

Descendants of the Pilgrims who Landed at Plymouth, Mass. December 1620. Volume eighteen, part 3

By: John D. Austin

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Mayflower Families Through Five Generations

Descendants of the Pilgrims who Landed at Plymouth, Mass. December 1620. Volume eighteen, part 3

By: John D. Austin

The tracing of the descendants of the Mayflower passengers.

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0930270304

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9780930270308

A Genealogical and Historical Record of the Descendants of John Pease

By: David Pease, Austin S. Pease

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A Genealogical and Historical Record of the Descendants of John Pease

By: David Pease, Austin S. Pease

Reprint of the original, first published in 1869.

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3846049689

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9783846049686

Leaves from the Annals of the Sisters of Mercy. Containing Sketches of the Order in Newfoundland and the United States

Vol. III

By: Austin Carroll

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Leaves from the Annals of the Sisters of Mercy. Containing Sketches of the Order in Newfoundland and the United States

Vol. III

By: Austin Carroll

Reprint of the original, first published in 1889.

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3385457874

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9783385457874

Eucharist

Toward the Third Millennium

By: Gerard Austin

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Eucharist

Toward the Third Millennium

By: Gerard Austin

A collection of scholarly essays about various aspects of the Eucharist, as presented at the 25th anniversary of The Catholic University of America's liturgy program. Topics include prophetic Eucharist in a prophetic Church, ritual studies and the Eucharist, prospects and proposals for liturgical theology, 'in persona Christi' at the Eucharist, and pastoral ecumenism and the Common Lectionary. -- Provided by publisher.

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1568541813

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Book's by Austin M. Francis

Land of Little Rivers

Land of Little Rivers

Catskill Rivers

Catskill Rivers

Smart Squash

Smart Squash

The Georgians

The Georgians

Mayflower Families Through Five Generations

Mayflower Families Through Five Generations

A Genealogical and Historical Record of the Descendants of John Pease

A Genealogical and Historical Record of the Descendants of John Pease

Leaves from the Annals of the Sisters of Mercy. Containing Sketches of the Order in Newfoundland and the United States

Leaves from the Annals of the Sisters of Mercy. Containing Sketches of the Order in Newfoundland and the United States

Eucharist

Eucharist

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