Matthew Dickerson takes his readers from tiny mountain streams in the
southern Rockies of New Mexico to the mighty Colorado River at the head
of the Grand Canyon, to the Hill Country of Texas, exploring these
various waters that manage to hold cold-loving trout in the midst of the
hot desert landscapes of the American southwest. This lovingly described
journey brings us through Dickerson's own life of discovery and his love
of fly fishing, trout, and the rivers where trout live. Though neither
an historical nor a scientific text, the writing is informed by both.
The book is illustrated by original prints from Texas artist Barbara
Whitehead.