All Fishermen Are Liars: True Tales from the Dry Dock Bar by Linda Greenlaw (Eng

Description: All Fishermen Are Liars by Linda Greenlaw Veteran deep-sea fisherman Greenlaw relays true fishing stories--swapped with other seafarers at the Dry Dock Bar--on such topics as the most eccentric crew member, the funniest episode, the biggest fish, the wildest night at sea and more. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Just before Christmas, Linda meets up with her best friend and fellow fisherman Alden Leeman for lunch and a drink at the Dry Dock, a well-worn watering hole in Portland, Maine. Alden, the captain of Lindas first fishing expedition, has seen his share of mishaps and adventures at sea. When Linda shares memories of navigating her ship through one of the craziest storms shes ever seen, Alden quickly follows up with his own tales. Then other fishermen, who are sitting on the periphery attentively listening, decide to weigh in with yarns of their own.All Fishermen Are Liars brims with true stories of the most eccentric crew member, the funniest episode, the biggest fish, and the wildest night at sea. Denizens of the Dry Dock drift in and out as the bar begins to swell with rounds of drinks and tales that increase in drama. Here are some of the greatest fishing stories ever--all relayed by Linda Greenlaw in her inimitable style.All Fishermen Are Liars will give readers what they have come to love and expect from Linda Greenlaw--luminous descriptions and edge-of-the-seat thrills. Its the perfect book for anyone who loves fishing and the sea. Back Cover Swordfishing boat captain Linda Greenlaw survived the Perfect Storm and went on to write three bestsellers about her adventures. So when she meets up with her aging best friend Alden and other rough-hewn fishermen at Portlands infamous Dry Dock bar, she knows theyll be trading some of the most exciting sea stories ever-and in this book, she lets us eavesdrop on the conversation. Linda and her friends will keep you on the edge of your seat as they describe the death-defying and sometimes hilarious travails of professional seafarers, for whom fascinating exploits-from surviving a shipwreck by swimming for ten hours in a hurricane to landing a 200-pound tuna using rock music as a lure-are all in a days work. If youre a fan of thrills, suspense, excitement, and adventure, prepare to get hooked on All Fishermen Are Liars. Author Biography Linda Greenlaw has been a deep-sea fisherman for 18 years, becoming the first and only female swordfish captain in the Grand Banks Fleet. This career earned her a prominent role in Sebastian Jungers runaway bestseller, The Perfect Storm and a protrayal in the subsequent film. She was raised in Maine and graduated from Colby College. Greenlaw now lives on Isle au Haut, Maine, where she captains a lobster boat. Details ISBN0786888784 Author Linda Greenlaw Short Title ALL FISHERMEN ARE LIARS Language English ISBN-10 0786888784 ISBN-13 9780786888788 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 799.16 Year 2005 Residence Isle Au Haut, ME, US Birth 1960 Subtitle True Tales from the Dry Dock Bar DOI 10.1604/9780786888788 Imprint Hachette Books Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2005-07-06 NZ Release Date 2005-07-06 US Release Date 2005-07-06 UK Release Date 2005-07-06 Pages 240 Publisher Hachette Books Publication Date 2005-07-06 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:8960913;

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