Fly Fishing with Leonardo da Vinci is a unique and imaginative exploration of the Renaissance through the eyes of a modern angler. Blending biography, natural history, and travel writing, David Ladensohn follows Leonardos lifelong fascination with waterarguing that the master artist, scientist, and inventor would have been the perfect fly-fishing guide. From the banks of the Arno River to trout streams across five continents, Ladensohn connects past and present in a meditation on curiosity, nature, and the art of observation.

This thoughtful and beautifully crafted book is a must-read for lovers of art, science, and fly fishing alike.

Highlights:

• Reimagines Leonardo da Vinci through the lens of fly fishing
• Includes rare reproductions of Leonardos water studies
• Travels to fishing destinations in Italy, Bhutan, New Zealand, and beyond
• Rich in science, art, history, and naturalist insight
• Perfect for fans of nature writing, creative nonfiction, and angling literature

Format: Hardcover
Size: 6″ x 8″
Pages: 208

About the Author:
David Ladensohn is a mediator, retired executive, entrepreneur, and lifelong angler. He was recently named a Next Horizons Scholar at Oxford University. Fly Fishing with Leonardo da Vinci is his debut book. He lives in San Antonio, Texas, and near Santa Fe, New Mexico.