Leland on A River Runs Through It, Hardcover, Norman Maclean
From its first sentence, "In our family, there was no
clear line between religion and fly fishing", to the last, "I am
haunted by waters", A River Runs Through It is an American classic.
Based on Norman Maclean's childhood experiences, A River Runs Through
It has established itself as one of the most moving stories of our
time; it captivates readers with vivid descriptions of life along
Montana's Big Blackfoot River and its magical blend of fly fishing
with the affections of the heart. This edition is
designed and illustrated by Barry Moser. There are thirteen two-color
wood engravings.
"A
masterpiece . . . This is more than stunning fiction:
It is a lyric record of a time and a life, shining with Maclean's
special gift for calling the reader's attention to arts of all
kinds--the arts that work in
nature, in
personality, in
social
intercourse, in
fly-
fishing."--Kenneth M. Pierce, Village Voice.
About the author:
Norman Maclean (1902-90), woodsman, scholar, teacher, and
storyteller, grew up in the Western Rocky Mountains of Montana and
worked for many years in logging camps and for the United States
Forestry Service before beginning his academic career. He retired from
the University of Chicago in 1973.
