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They Shoot Canoes, Don't They?
They Shoot Canoes Don't They
Author: Patrick F. McManus
With tongue pressed firmly in cheek and a gentle but penetrating eye for human foibles, McManus celebrates the hidden pleasures, unappreciated lore and opportunities for disaster to be found in the recreations of camping, hunting and fishing.  Gathered here for the reader's edificiation are such treasures as the true but little known st...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780805000306
ISBN-10: 0805000305
Publication Date: 9/15/1982
Pages: 228
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  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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4 stars, based on 33 ratings
Publisher: Owl Books (NY)
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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Great humorous short stories with an outdoor theme.
Acknud avatar reviewed They Shoot Canoes, Don't They? on + 82 more book reviews
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Patrick McManus is the king of outdoor humor. His tales with crazy Eddie Muldoon and Retch Sweeney May not be sophisticated enough for you high-brow types but for us good ol' country boys they are always good for a laugh.
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Very funny and entertaining.
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A hilarous collection of accounts from the author's life. A fun read for anyone that likes hunting and fishing, or anyone that loves someone that likes hunting and fishing.
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reviewed They Shoot Canoes, Don't They? on + 122 more book reviews
Very humorous!
Marcia avatar reviewed They Shoot Canoes, Don't They? on + 378 more book reviews
Different cover. Patrick McManus writes stories of hunting, camping, fishing and all around good times of a young man and his side kick Retch Sweeney.and his family dog, Strange. He is the best of the outdoor humorists. I loved his books, If you want a good laugh this is the book for you.
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Excellent humor by McManus!
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When my husband read this book, it was SO distracting - because he couldn't help but burst into uncontrollable laughter every other page. This, from a guy who rarely lets out a peep!


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