
a collection of short stories and essays published by Dutton in 1954. “Robert Traver” was the pen name of John D. Voelker, attorney, judge, and member of the Fly Fishing Hall of Fame.
1958 Crest reissue, cover art by James Meese

a collection of short stories and essays published by Dutton in 1954. “Robert Traver” was the pen name of John D. Voelker, attorney, judge, and member of the Fly Fishing Hall of Fame.
1958 Crest reissue, cover art by James Meese


cover art by Bernard Safran

1951 Penguin UK reissue – cover art by Jaeger

cover design by Silver Studio

1957 Penguin reissue – cover by David Caplan

November 1958 Cardinal paperback reissue, 1st printing
cover art by John Fernie
better image than previously posted


cover art by Robert McGinnis




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