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An "excellent" (The New York Times) modern tribute to an ageless
pastime, and a practical guide to the art, philosophy, and rituals
of fly fishing, by an expert, lifelong angler. In The Optimist,
David Coggins makes a case for the skills and sensibility of an
enduring sport and shares the secrets, frustrations, and triumphs
of the great tradition of fly fishing, which has captivated anglers
worldwide. Written in wry, wise, and keenly observed prose, each
chapter focuses on a specific place, fish, and skill. Few
individuals, for example, have the visual acuity required to catch
the nearly invisible bonefish of the Bahamas flats. Or the patience
to land the elusive Atlantic salmon, "the fish of a thousand
casts," in eastern Canada. Pursuing these challenges, Coggins, "a
confirmed obsessive," travels to one fishing paradise after
another, including the great rivers of Patagonia, private chalk
streams in England, remote ponds in Maine, and New York City's
Jamaica Bay. In each setting, he chronicles his fortunes and
misfortunes with honesty and humor while meditating on how fishing
teaches focus, inner stillness, and a connection to the natural
world. Perfect for the novice, the enthusiastic amateur, and the
devoted angler alike, The Optimist offers a practical path to
enlightenment while providing "a rueful, thoughtful, and very funny
examination of an elegant obsession" (Jay McInerney).
The author of the instant fishing classic The Optimist wades into
deeper waters and shares new wisdom, humor, and experience in seven
extraordinary fly-fishing expeditions that mark one year in his
journey through the middle part of life when worldly demands
increase even as fishing continues to beckon—and must be pursued.
In David Coggins’s previous book, The Optimist, he tackles the
techniques of fly fishing and meditates on its virtues, recounting
his triumphs and frustrations. Now, in The Believer, he deftly
mixes travel, local cultures, further fishing challenges (some
knee-buckling in their disappointment), and details his own
experience as life and love crowd his time to fish.
Self-consciously—and self-deprecatingly—Coggins embarks on
seven far-flung fishing voyages, away from screens and social
media, not answering his phone, reveling in humanity’s undying
yearning for a quest, for the rituals and rites of passage that
mark transition. For David, these journeys not only showcase his
skill as an angler—including to Norway, Scotland, Spain, Cuba,
and Argentina, as well as road trips to Wyoming, Tennessee, and the
Catskills—they also signal the end of his fly-fishing youth. But
that doesn’t mean that David will sell all his rods and hang up
his hat; rather, that his relationship with his fly-fishing
obsession will evolve. And he’s okay with that—mostly,
especially if he can catch an elusive salmon or a ferociously
strong tarpon or the mysterious and almost invisible bonefish. The
Believer is a humble, humorous call for the journey that is part of
the destination, where the search for greater self-awareness leads
to patience, observation, and endurance. And, since this is fly
fishing, after all—there’s always the possibility of abject
failure and leaping, glorious reward. Wry, entertaining,
thoughtful, and relatable, The Believer will hook both anglers and
non-anglers alike.
Men and Style reaches beyond standard "what to wear" advice: it is
equal parts style guide and intriguing conversation about masculine
identity in the world of fashion. The book offers a much-needed
source of inspiration for the growing number of men who enjoy
expressing who they are through their clothes, manners and
lifestyle. Explore the history of men's style and learn from the
personal wisdom of some of the most notable tastemakers in the
industry and beyond. The book addresses everything from the
importance of ties to where to drink in New Orleans to the worst
corsage ever worn to a prom. Coggins shares his thoughts on
clothes, manners (and misbehaviour) and other gentlemanly concerns,
including premature gray, socks or no socks, facial hair, corporate
dressing, the difficulties of gift giving and other subjects that
men want to discuss and are seeking a forum to do so.
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Sunshine Road (Paperback)
David Coggins, Andrew C. Thompson; Valerie Driver Thompson
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R217
Discovery Miles 2 170
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