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inda Greenlaw, the New York Times bestselling author of The Lobster Chronicles and The Hungry Ocean, brings us a riveting and uproarious collection of tales of fishing and adventure at sea.

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I was a bit nervous about meeting Alden for lunch even though I realize this was ridiculous.

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Note to Reader
1: Getting Under Way
Bar Snack
Frequently Used Excuses for no Fish
Excuse Never Used for no Fish
2: Seamanship
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Top Ten Fishermen's Lies
3: Even Keel
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Fibs and Exaggerations of Crew Members
4: Running Out Your Time
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Hiring Crew
5: Holding a Turn
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Remedies for Seasickness
6: Stand On or Give Way
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A Bad Day Fishing
7: Navigation
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Sea Slang
8: Compass Error
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The Bar One that Got Away
9: Backing and Filling
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Red Right Returning
10: End for Ending
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The Royal Tar
11: All Fishermen are Liars
Epilogue
Acknowledgements

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  1. Linda Greenlaw (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Hyperion
Country: United States
Publication Date: 2004
ISBN: 1401300707
Page Count: 240

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  • The Hungry Ocean

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