Gone Fishin'

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Original publication date

1962-08

People/Characters

Nino Culotta

First words

Foreword : It has been said to me many times that I should never believe anything told to me by a fisherman. But all the fishermen I have met have been as truthful as I am myself.

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Chapter One : Lo the angler. He riseth early in the morning and upsetteth the whole household. Mighty are his preparations. He goeth forth with a great hope in his heart - and when the day is far spent he returneth, smelli... (show all)ng of strong drink, and the truth is not in him.

Last words

(Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)I told Kay my plans, and now I am wondering if it is possible to buy a secondhand galvanised-iron tank big enough for me to sleep in without my feet going up one side of it, and my head going up the other side. Every fisherman need such a thing.

Original language

English