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Title: Wild Northern Scenes; Or, Sporting Adventures with the Rifle and the Rod
Note: Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Michael Lockey and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "Wild Northern Scenes; Or, Sporting Adventures with the Rifle and the Rod" by S. H. Hammond is a collection of outdoor adventure narratives written in the mid-19th century. The book captures the author’s passion for hunting and fishing in the beautiful and unspoiled wilderness between the St. Lawrence River and Lake Champlain, reflecting on the joys, challenges, and experiences of a sportsman in nature. The opening of the narrative lays a strong foundation for the author’s love of the natural world and the invigorating experience of venturing into the wild. Hammond describes the breathtaking scenery of the region, highlighting its majestic mountains, beautiful lakes, and thriving wildlife, while establishing the allure of these adventures for those seeking solace from the urban hustle. We meet the narrator, who is eager to escape civilization and embark on a month-long excursion into the North with friends, spurred by a desire for rejuvenation through hunting and fishing. This is where we start to see the importance of camaraderie in these adventures, as the narrator enlists friends with shared interests, creating an exciting premise for various tales filled with nature's bounty and human connection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hammond, S. H. (Samuel H.), 1809-1878
EBook No.: 10009
Published: Nov 1, 2003
Downloads: 89
Language: English
Subject: Fishing -- New York (State)
Subject: Hunting -- New York (State)
LoCC: Agriculture: Hunting sports
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Wild Northern Scenes; Or, Sporting Adventures with the Rifle and the Rod
Note: Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Michael Lockey and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "Wild Northern Scenes; Or, Sporting Adventures with the Rifle and the Rod" by S. H. Hammond is a collection of outdoor adventure narratives written in the mid-19th century. The book captures the author’s passion for hunting and fishing in the beautiful and unspoiled wilderness between the St. Lawrence River and Lake Champlain, reflecting on the joys, challenges, and experiences of a sportsman in nature. The opening of the narrative lays a strong foundation for the author’s love of the natural world and the invigorating experience of venturing into the wild. Hammond describes the breathtaking scenery of the region, highlighting its majestic mountains, beautiful lakes, and thriving wildlife, while establishing the allure of these adventures for those seeking solace from the urban hustle. We meet the narrator, who is eager to escape civilization and embark on a month-long excursion into the North with friends, spurred by a desire for rejuvenation through hunting and fishing. This is where we start to see the importance of camaraderie in these adventures, as the narrator enlists friends with shared interests, creating an exciting premise for various tales filled with nature's bounty and human connection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hammond, S. H. (Samuel H.), 1809-1878
EBook No.: 10009
Published: Nov 1, 2003
Downloads: 89
Language: English
Subject: Fishing -- New York (State)
Subject: Hunting -- New York (State)
LoCC: Agriculture: Hunting sports
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.