02352cam a22003253u 4500 29346 UtSlPG 20260610133652.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 19014335 UtSlPG en iso639-1 SH Grey, Zane, 1872-1939 Tales of fishes Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-07-07 Byme-by-tarpon -- The Island of the Dead -- The royal purple game of the sea -- Two fights with swordfish -- Sailfish -- Gulf Stream fishing -- Bonefish -- Some rare fish -- Swordfish -- The gladiator of the sea -- Seven Marlin swordfish in one day -- Random notes -- Big tuna -- Avalon, the beautiful. Produced by Brian Janes, D. Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "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.) Original publication data not identified Fishing https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29346 70194 70194