This new abridgment of both volumes of Livermore's classic translation presents those selections that comprise Garcilaso's historical narrative. Karen Spalding's new Introduction and notes set Garcilaso in his intellectual; historical; and cultural contexts.
#285568 in Books Pruett Publishing Company 1996-02-01Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.22 x .56 x 5.86l; .77 #File Name: 0871088746228 pages
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Not a fishing bookBy CrusherRegarding Chatham's forward; some of the reviewers are misquoting him and not understanding what he said. The statement was "...I made the decision to give up trout fishing".... "What Harry Middleton showed me is that if it isn't in your heart and soul; if the essential passion isn't there; don't bother". Chatham was simply saying that with his limited time; he had decided to devote himself to his real passion; steelhead. He had never been passionate about trout fishing; and so he was going to devote himself to flyfishing for what he was passionate about; steelhead. I think the problem for some is that they pick up this book expecting some light John Gierach reading (I love his stories; too) and find themselves knee-deep in the treacherous currents of philosophy; and are afraid they are going to fall-in. Yes; I did find it pedantic at times; but he is a master of atmospheric writing; and this seems fitting; a Southern tradition. The other great Southern tradition is the heritage of oral story-telling; and these stories would be even better read out loud. It is easy to imagine an old man sitting in the woods by a campfire weaving these tales into palpable imagery like my grandpa used to do. I find the book hard to categorize; but hard to put down for long. I look forward to reading his other books.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Best book ever.By Jose Miguel SelmanThis is the book that defines Harry Middleton. Unfortunately he didn't lived long enough to produce something as big and incredibly valuable as this book. It gives a vivid image of his childhood; and how a group of strange characters that shared the same passion for fly fishing ; rescued him of what could have been a spoiled youth. Love for the simple but important things in life is the main idea here. You don't need and afterlife for being happy. The earth is enough!!! The image of those old men; at night; over the roof of their house to see the annual migration of geese had a profound and longstanding impression on me. Since that; I alway try to follow my passions that way. You need to read this book. Is a masterpiece.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Finally a book that explains my passionBy CustomerFor years I have been trying to find a book that explains my passion for the outdoors. Behaviors I learned as an adult. Attracted to activities of the earth went unexplained by other participants; but Middleton hit the nail on the head! The Earth is Enough captured my lust and showed me why I feel the way I do.This book is hardly a "how to" fly-fishing or turkey hunting book; but a vivid portrayal of mans connection to his own internal compass using his relationship with the earth as his guide!I'm speechless; and enamored by his words.
