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Whether you're a seasoned outdoorsman or just appreciate a clever yarn, this vintage book delivers wit, wisdom, and wild tales from the woods and streams.
With humorous essays that poke fun at everything from bass fishing to duck blinds, Ed Zern brings the sportsman's life to the page with a wink and a nudge. This 1963 classic is a quirky addition to any cabin bookshelf, lodge lounge, or vintage sporting collection.
∙ Item Type: Vintage Hardcover Book with Dust Jacket
∙ Size: 9.5x6.5x1 inches (approx)
∙ Publisher: Nick Lyons Books
∙ Color: Green cover under illustrated dust jacket
∙ Origin or Maker: Ed Zern, published by Simon and Schuster
∙ Year or Era: 1985
∙ Genre: Outdoor Humor / Sporting Essays
∙ ISBN: 0832904147
∙ Dust jacket shows moderate wear with edge tears and surface rubbing
∙ Cover boards beneath are clean and intact
∙ Pages are crisp with light yellowing typical for age
∙ Binding is secure and fully readable
∙ See all photos for detail—sold as pictured
Ed Zern was an American humorist, columnist, and conservationist best known for his satirical takes on hunting and fishing in Field & Stream. His witty commentary offered a fresh spin on outdoor sportswriting in the mid-20th century.
Great gift for fishing buddies, lodge libraries, or collectors who enjoy smart, satirical takes on outdoor life. Only one available.
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