Books like Rubber legs and white tail-hairs by Patrick F. McManus


This collection by America's most hilarious sportsman features insights about youth, the great outdoors, and the philosophy of fileting fish. It introduces a variety of friends old and new and takes readers to many exotic locales both outdoors and indoors. The book features the usual cast of characters from McManus, including Retch Sweeney, Rancid Crabtree, and Bun.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Patrick F. McManus
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