Project Gutenberg 2004-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 88 Slosson, Annie Trumbull 1838 1926 Fishin' Jimmy Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Produced by Al Haines "Fishin' Jimmy" by Annie Trumbull Slosson is a nostalgic narrative written in the late 19th century. This work can be categorized as a fictional character sketch that revolves around the life and beliefs of an elderly fisherman named Jimmy, whose simple joys and philosophical outlook are deeply intertwined with his love for fishing. The book explores themes of faith, patience, and selflessness through the lens of fishing and the natural world surrounding the picturesque Franconia Valley in New Hampshire. The story unfolds through the recollection of the narrator, who first encounters Jimmy by the banks of a brook. As the narrative progresses, it becomes evident that fishing is more than just a pastime for Jimmy; it represents a way of life and a moral code. He imparts valuable life lessons to local youth, teaching them about nature, kindness, and spirituality along with fishing techniques. Despite lacking formal education, Jimmy embodies wisdom, engaging in heartfelt conversations about God and the significance of fishing as a metaphor for hope and connection to the divine. His character is revered within the community, as he passionately desires to be a "fisher of men" while reflecting on his life through charming anecdotes, culminating in a poignant conclusion that highlights the purity of his spirit and love for both humanity and nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Short stories Christian life -- Fiction Fishers -- Fiction New Hampshire -- Fiction PS Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 65106 65051 2024-10-05T17:49:18.359528 2023-10-06T05:23:16.926478 text/html text/html 65099 65044 2024-10-05T17:49:18.575526 2023-10-06T05:23:17.058529 text/html text/html 93725 2024-10-05T17:49:22.594507 application/epub+zip 92641 2024-10-05T17:49:20.353499 application/epub+zip 92641 2024-10-05T17:49:19.208503 application/epub+zip 181380 2024-10-05T17:49:24.271497 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 173446 2024-10-05T17:49:21.920497 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 144566 2022-09-06T20:37:21.481226 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 56130 56126 2024-10-05T17:49:18.129509 2023-10-06T05:23:16.783501 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 57535 2020-12-14T22:47:47 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 23424 2020-12-14T22:47:47 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19812 2024-10-05T17:49:24.404489 application/rdf+xml 13065 2024-10-05T17:49:19.746685 image/jpeg 3430 2024-10-05T17:49:19.477504 image/jpeg 91676 2024-10-05T17:49:18.582510 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia