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LoC No.: 19014335

Title: Tales of Fishes

Note: Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.

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Summary: "Tales of Fishes" by Zane Grey is a collection of autobiographical fishing stories written in the early 20th century. The book captures the essence of Grey's passionate pursuit of various fish species, with vivid accounts of his adventures and encounters in different fishing locales. Throughout the narrative, he reflects on both the thrill of the chase and the deeper philosophy of fishing, portraying a rich tapestry of nature and sport. The opening portion of the book introduces readers to Grey's fishing experiences along the Panuco River in Mexico. He describes a trip with his guide, Attalano, which starts with anticipation but progresses into a struggle against the whims of nature as they try to hook tarpon amidst the beauty of the setting. Grey vividly illustrates the excitement and frustration of fishing, culminating in the moment of nearly catching a large tarpon, only to lose it at the crucial moment. This segment sets the tone for the collection, highlighting the juxtaposition of triumph and loss inherent in the art of fishing. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Grey, Zane, 1872-1939

EBook No.: 29346

Published: Jul 7, 2009

Downloads: 336

Language: English

Subject: Fishing

LoCC: Agriculture: Aquaculture, Fisheries, Angling

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 19014335

Title: Tales of Fishes

Note: Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Brian Janes, D. Alexander and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Tales of Fishes" by Zane Grey is a collection of autobiographical fishing stories written in the early 20th century. The book captures the essence of Grey's passionate pursuit of various fish species, with vivid accounts of his adventures and encounters in different fishing locales. Throughout the narrative, he reflects on both the thrill of the chase and the deeper philosophy of fishing, portraying a rich tapestry of nature and sport. The opening portion of the book introduces readers to Grey's fishing experiences along the Panuco River in Mexico. He describes a trip with his guide, Attalano, which starts with anticipation but progresses into a struggle against the whims of nature as they try to hook tarpon amidst the beauty of the setting. Grey vividly illustrates the excitement and frustration of fishing, culminating in the moment of nearly catching a large tarpon, only to lose it at the crucial moment. This segment sets the tone for the collection, highlighting the juxtaposition of triumph and loss inherent in the art of fishing. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Grey, Zane, 1872-1939

EBook No.: 29346

Published: Jul 7, 2009

Downloads: 336

Language: English

Subject: Fishing

LoCC: Agriculture: Aquaculture, Fisheries, Angling

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.