Sporting from High-Lonesome Books

Birmingham, AL: Odysseus Editions, 1993. Hardcover. Very Good+. 5 x 7 1/2, 176 pgs, b&w photos and illustrations. Lots of information on trout species, tackle for trout, dry fly fishing, nymph fishing, steamer fishing, and more.

Bethesda, MD: American Fisheries Society, 1987. Paperback. Very Good+. 7 x 10, 84 pgs, b&w and color photos. Covers biology and ecology, commerical fishing, sport fishing, eating carp and more.

Moscow, ID: Published/Printed by the author, 1989. Paperback Spiral Bound. Very Good+. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 58 pgs. Fishing trips and gourmet recipes for carp and other species.

Birmingham, AL: Odysseus Editions, 1993. Hardcover. Very Good+. 5 x 7 1/2, 160 pgs, b&w photos and illustrations. A treasure trove of information for the novice and experienced angler.

London: Breslich & Foss, 1984. Paperback. Good+. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 222 pgs. Novel tells the story of Luke Bishop, a poor but proud and quick-witted man who lived most of his life as a notorious poacher. Set in the 1800s, filled with richly observed scenes and characters from British country life.

Strasburg, CO: Prairie Publications, 1975. First edition. Paperback. Good+. 6 x 9, 180 pgs, b&w photos. An authoritative compilation about breeding, raising, training and leasing a racing greyhound.

Camden, ME: Ragged Mountain Press, 1999. First edition. Paperback. Very Good. 7 1/2 x 9 1/2, 128 pgs, index, b&w photos.

Celtic Moon Publishing, Inc., 2002. Paperback. Very Good+. 6 x 9, 209 pgs, index, b&w photos and illustrations. A well written book about fishing with bait and fly-rod.

New York: Simon & Schuster, 1988. Paperback. Very Good. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 166 pgs. This well-known fly-fisherman's stories of rivers, fishing experiences and life.

England: WBC Limited, 1993. Hardcover. Very Good+ in Very Good+ DJ. 6 x 9, 160 pgs, b&w photos. The Wrexham snerper on long-netting, snares, nets and lurchers. There is also a good short chapter, with photographs, on eel-bobbing.

Portland, OR: Frank Amato, 2006. First edition. Paperback. Very Good. 8 1/2 x 11, 88 pgs, color photos throughout. The author explores the landscape, early residents, fish species, effective fly-fishing techniques, productive patterns and more.

France: Alpes Maritimes, 2001. Paperback. Very Good. 8 x 11, 272 pgs, b&w and color photos and illustrations. History of the sighthound, the breed and a 'Treatise on Hunting' by Flavius Arrian.

London: Seeley, Service & Co. Ltd., 1932. Hardcover. Very Good. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 320 pgs, over 100 b&w photos. Neat old book about dogs and field sports.

Brainerd, MN: In-Fisherman, 1989. First edition. Paperback. Very Good. 6 x 9, 214 pgs. Continuing a tradition of excellence, In-Fisherman experts blend science with a lifetime of catfishing experience. An in-depth, where-to, how-to book featuring giant cat facts, life history, activity periods, seasonal locations, bait choice, tackle trends, legend, lore & more.

Great Britain: Bird's Farm Books, 2000. First edition. Hardcover. Very Good+ in Very Good+ DJ. 7 1/2 x 10, 240 pgs, color photos throughout, index. The author posits that hunting with hounds is a good and noble activity, which benefits both the prey and the rest of nature. Signed by the author.

Boston: Beacon Press, 1997. First edition. Hardcover. Fine in Fine DJ. 6 x 9, 247 pgs, index. A clear-eyed perspective into the debate over hunting, whether you are male or female, and whether you hunt or hate hunting.

London: Standfast Sporting Library. Hardcover. Very Good. 8 x 11, 303 pgs, b&w and color illustrations. Over thirty expert contributors include Ted Walsh, H.Edwards Clarke, and Roger Upton. Appendices include National Coursing Club rules, Waterloo Cup winners, Select Commitee reports on coursing etc.

Livingston, MT: Clark City Press, 1988. First printing. Paperback. Very Good+ in Very Good+ DJ. 7 x 9, 215 pgs, b&w illustrations. Twenty-one fishing stories by Thomas McGuane, Jack Curtis, Charles Waterman, Jim Harrison and more.

England: Beekay Publishers, 1986. First printing. Hardcover. Very Good in Very Good DJ. 8 x 9, 140 pgs, color prints and photos. This unusual self-published book displays the author as an absolute fanatic carp and catfisherman in England. Lots of esoteric how-to and commentary while catching huge carp and Wels Catfish in ponds. Marvelous watercolors! Great stuff!

Livingston, MT: Clark City Press, 1988. First printing. Paperback. Very Good+ in Very Good+ DJ. 7 x 9, 205 pgs, b&w illustrations. "Bold, outrageous, wise, independent, wrong-headed, delicious, hilarious, pugnacious, and lots of fun", Nick Lyons.