Robert Traver Non-Fiction books in order

Robert Traver's non-fiction works include his beloved fly fishing memoirs Trout Madness and Trout Magic, along with other books about Michigan and outdoor life.
Series · Non-Fiction · Nature Writing · Memoir · Outdoor Recreation

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Trout Madness 1960 Robert Traver Buy
2 Trout Magic 1974 Robert Traver Buy
3 Anatomy of a Fisherman 1978 Robert Traver Buy
4 Trout Streams of Michigan 1985 Robert Traver Buy
5 Trouble Shooter 2015 Robert Traver Buy

Robert Traver’s non-fiction includes some of the most respected fly fishing writing in American literature. Trout Madness (1960) and Trout Magic (1974) combine fishing stories with observations about nature, Michigan, and the quiet pleasures of life in the Upper Peninsula.

Anatomy of a Fisherman (1978) and Trout Streams of Michigan (1985) round out his outdoor writing. These books are valued both by anglers and by readers who appreciate Traver’s unhurried prose style.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Robert Traver Non-Fiction series?

There are five books in the Robert Traver Non-Fiction series, published between 1960 and 2015.

What is the first book in the Robert Traver Non-Fiction series?

The first book in the Robert Traver Non-Fiction series is Trout Madness, published in 1960.

Are Robert Traver's fishing books only for anglers?

While the fishing books focus on fly fishing, Traver’s writing about the natural world and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has a literary quality that appeals to general readers, not just anglers. Trout Madness and Trout Magic are as much about landscape and solitude as they are about fishing.

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