New York: Harper and Brothers, 1937. First Edition. First Printing. [code B-M, Feb.1937] Octavo (24cm); green cloth covered boards titled in gilt on the cover and spine; 115pp + 32 (illus.) Sunning to the spine ends; mild toning inside covers; Very Good+, lacking the dustjacket.

"Zane Grey here writes an exciting, personal description of his recent cruise in Australian waters. His stirring, detailed accounts of his battles with swordfish, tuna and sharks will prove as breath-takingly interesting to the armchair adventurer as to the practical fisherman." (from the publisher).

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On Apr 9 2020, a reader said:

This was the last fishing book published while Zane Grey was alive, and it certainly shows his love of Australia, and the belief the seas surrounding her coast was excellent for fishing. This book contains the usual descriptive quality for which ZG is known, and also gives the reader his opinion on various subjects;and you are left with little doubt where he stands on any of them. The photographs of the many sharks and other fish he caught while on this trip are also quite fascinating. A well put together travelogue of places and activities one must visit when in the land down under. Whether you are a fisherman or not, this book will satisfy you as it is Zane Grey at his best, describing what he loved to do. Elsewhere, it has been reported he fished an average of 300 days a year. This may not be his best book on fishing, but one I'm sure you will enjoy.

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Bookseller: Lorne Bair Rare Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 53866
Title: An American Angler in Australia
Author: GREY, Zane
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Harper and Brothers
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1937

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