American history is one incredible fishing tale . . .

An essential book for everyone who loves casting a line into our nation’s waters, The American Fisherman, by outdoorsman Willie Robertson (CEO of Duck Commander and star of A&E’s Duck Dynasty) and bestselling historian William Doyle, reveals that in the U.S.A., fishing is far more than a pastime—it has shaped our past and defined our character in remarkable ways.

This generously illustrated celebration of fish, anglers, and our country’s treasured wild places traces fishing’s astonishing impact on the United States and its people, from the nation’s settlement and founding to its economic growth and even our creativity and faith. Native Americans were the continent’s first master anglers, and they incorporated fish into their spiritual beliefs and legends. When the Vikings, the earliest European visitors, arrived, they were drawn across the Atlantic Ocean by the bountiful fishing grounds of North America’s East Coast. During the colonial era, fish helped save the Pilgrims, make George Washington wealthy, and win the American Revolution. From New England cod to Pacific Northwest salmon to Gulf shrimp, the fishing industry has fed and financed centuries of Americans in every region of the country.

Throughout, Willie and Bill explore how fishing has made an enduring mark on our national identity and culture. The American Fisherman is also an ode to our nation’s extraordinary natural places: alpine trout streams in the Rocky Mountains; steelhead runs along the storm-tossed Alaskan coast; the azure waters off Key West, where marlin roam; and the bayous of Louisiana, where the Robertsons have instilled the love and lessons of fishing in each generation, as so many other families have.

A spirited and unique look at the U.S.A. and its people, The American Fisherman will hook every sportsman and forever deepen their appreciation for the fishing life.

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Businessman, outdoorsman, hunter, speaker and author – Willie Robertson is best known as the CEO of Duck Commander on A&E’s Duck Dynasty. Duck Commander is not only the brand of the best-selling duck call in the United States, but also a popular trademark for apparel, hunting gear, wine, foods, spices and more. Willie has expanded the family company from a living room operation to a multi-million dollar enterprise and into a premiere destination for all things outdoors including Buck Commander, Fin Commander, Strut Commander and Duck Commander Family Foods.

As the executive producer of Duck Dynasty on A&E and Buck Commander on Outdoor Channel, Willie is able to combine his passion for the outdoors with his natural ability to entertain. While the Robertsons’ story is a great example of entrepreneurship and dedication, it is at its core built on faith and family. Willie is a New York Times best selling author of The Duck Commander Family: How Faith Family and Ducks built a Dynasty, American Hunter and American Fisherman, and he along with his family, have a platinum selling Christmas album Duck The Halls. Willie and Korie along with their children live in West Monroe, La.