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Sparano, Vincent Thomas was born on April 7, 1934 in Newark. Son of Gaetano and Agnes (Martucci) Sparano.
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Complete Outdoors Encyclopedia: Camping, Fishing, Hunting, Boating, Wilderness Survival, First Aid
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The totally revised and updated fourth edition of the award-winning and bestselling one-book outdoor library. Recipient of the Library Association's Outstanding Reference Work award, this complete and comprehensive guide is the ultimate one-volume library for anyone interested in the outdoors. This monumental work features extensive coverage of: * Fishing * Hunting * Firearms and shooting sports * Camping * Boating * First aid * Archery and bowhunting * Sporting dogs * Fish species * Big game * Small game * Upland game and waterfowl * A complete listing of private organizations * Government information sources. To broaden the scope of this established reference work, Vin T. Sparano, Editor Emeritus and Senior Field Editor of Outdoor Life, has compiled brand-new chapters and sections on survival, all-terrain vehicles, and watersports (including kayaking, water skiing, and personal watercraft). He has also included new information on GPS (Global Positioning System) and increased focus on such sections as fly fishing, sporting clays, backpacking, nutrition, and new first-aid breakthroughs in outdoor emergencies. With nearly 400 new photographs and 100 drawings added to the already more than 1300 illustrations, Complete Outdoors Encyclopedia illustrates the newest technology and the latest trends in the outdoors. Representing decades of research and authoritative writing by Vin T. Sparano, this is the definitive guide that bridges all aspects of the outdoors today. It is a must buy for anyone and everyone venturing outdoors.
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Sparano, Vincent Thomas was born on April 7, 1934 in Newark. Son of Gaetano and Agnes (Martucci) Sparano.
Student, Newark College Engineering, 1952-1953; Bachelor of Science, New York University, 1959.
Association editor, Sports Afield Magazine, New York City, 1959-1960; editor, Outdoor Life Magazine, New York City, 1960-1995; outdoor life, editor emeritus, senior field editor, Gannett News Svc., since 1996.
( Recipient of the Library Association's Outstanding Refe...)
(INDIEFAB Book of the Year Awards -- 2014 Finalist The ul...)
( The totally revised and updated fourth edition of the a...)
(Complete Outdoors Encyclopedia: Camping, Fishing, Hunting...)
( Tales and true stories about hunters, their dogs and th...)
(Book by Sparano, Vin T.)
(Book by Sparano, Vin T.)
Committeeman Boys Scouts American 1970. Chairman Fairfield Fishing Derby, since 1971. Trustee Camp Wyanokie Commission, Fairfield, 1976.
Board directors Catch and Release Foundation, Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame. Board trustees International Sportsmen's Expositions. Served to corporal United States Army, 1954-1956.
Member Outdoor Writers Association American (board directors), Rod and Gun Editors Association Metropolitan New York (president 1977-1978), National Rifle Association (certified firearms instructor), Fairfield Conservation and Sportsman's Association (president 1983-1985), Sigma Delta Chi, Theta Chi Lodges: Elks, Knights of Columbus.
Married Elizabeth Frances Rooney, November 21, 1959. Children: Donna Marie, Michael Thomas, Matthew John, Ellen Elizabeth.