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The Grasshopper Trap

By: Patrick McManus
Narrated by: Norman Dietz
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Often compared to Garrison Keillor and Mark Twain, Patrick F. McManus maintains just the right balance between baffled innocence and conspiratorial confidence. Since 1979, this humorist has been delighting readers with hilarious stories recounting his childhood in rural Idaho and relating his misadventures in the great outdoors. Whether you're a sportsman or a couch potato, he will have you laughing out loud at his escapades.

In this collection of 30 tall tales, McManus introduces you to the perils of Trailer Trials and Mean Tents. Like Hemingway, McManus hunts the big fish in "Down and Way Out in Brazil". The title tale, "The Grasshopper Trap", unveils an ingenious invention for catching fish bait in motion. And in "Hunting Camp Etiquette", McManus becomes a rustic Miss Manners.

Narrator Norman Dietz adds additional spice to each impish line. You won't want to miss the other audio productions of McManus' works, including Never Sniff a Gift Fish and The Night the Bear Ate Goombaw.

©1989 Patrick F. McManus (P)2000 Recorded Books, LLC Funny Witty Sports Writing

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"McManus captures the innocence most of us lose when we become grown up, and reading him you can't help recalling similar times and events in yor own life." ( Booklist)
Humorous Anecdotes • Memorable Stories • Masterful Narration • Nostalgic Adventures • Relatable Experiences

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Fun stories done with self-depricating good humor. good for a few chuckles or even occasional laughter.

even girls like McManus

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Just now found this author and he’s hilarious. So many things I have done that he talks about. What a crazy life.

Wonderful Read

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Skunk trap hilarious very funny and entertaining. I also loved A fine and pleasant memory.

Marvlous

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Mr McManus you have brought laughter into some of the darkest parts of my life.
Thank you 💗

Comedically gifted.

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If you are feeling nostalgic for some silly, old-time country humor, look no further. This book has funny anecdotes, tales, adventures to lift your mood and maybe make you long for the good old days. Once you finish this book, mosey on over to the screen and watch some fishing bloopers by that guy, I can't remember his name, and wallow in the comfort of nostalgia on a leisurely Saturday afternoon!

Old-time Humor At Its Best

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