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The Bear in the Attic

Author: Patrick F. McManus

The Bear in the Attic

The Bear in the Attic

About This Book

The beloved humorist and bestselling author returns with his most riotous collection of essays to date.
Page Count
240
On Sale
06/01/2003

Book Details

The beloved humorist and bestselling author returns with his most riotous collection of essays to date.

Overflowing with his trademark outdoorsman's wit, Patrick F. McManus's newest collection ponders the strange allure of the RV, the existential implications of being lost, the baffling tendency of animals to outsmart those who wish to hunt them, and the singular pleasure of doubling the size of every fish one doesn't actually catch.

Combining the curmudgeonly voice of Dave Barry and the sly humor of Garrison Keillor, McManus brilliantly captures the everyday absurdities that comprise our existence. Alongside his humor, McManus's inimitable vision consistently evokes a childlike wonder at the natural world. Even if we are running low on food, the compass is broken, and we are fairly certain we have just spotted a family of Sasquatches frolicking in the treetops, The Bear in the Attic makes the outdoors seem irresistible.

Imprint Publisher

Henry Holt and Co.

ISBN

9781466809376

In The News

“Patrick McManus is a treasure.” —The Atlantic Monthly

“Everybody should read Patrick McManus.” —The New York Times Books Review.

“A style that brings to mind Mark Twain, Art Buchwald, and Garrison Keillor.” —People"

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The Bear in the Attic

The Bear in the Attic