There is good browsing among the leaves of the wood and the grasses of the meadow, as every well-instructed angler knows. The bright emerald tips that break from the hemlock and the balsam like verdant flames have a pleasant savour to the tongue. The leaves of the sassafras are full of spice, and the bark of the black-birch twigs holds a fine cordial. Crinkle-root is spicy, but you must partake of it delicately, or it will bite your tongue. Spearmint and peppermint never lose their charm for the palate that still remembers the delights of youth. Wild sorrel has an agreeable, sour, shivery flavour. Even the tender stalk of a young blade of grass is a thing that can be chewed by a person of childlike mind with much contentment.

Join renowned author and theologian Henry Van Dyke on an unforgettable journey through the worlds of fishing and nature. Mixing insightful reflections on the beauty of the natural world with practical advice on fishing and outdoor life, this volume is a must-read for anyone interested in the pleasures of the great outdoors. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Kevin's awesome life consisted of three things: fantastic fishing, hanging out with his ever-pranking friends, and having fun with the coolest mentor ever. But when the scariest piece of his past resurfaces, his world changes. Will Kevin be able to find his voice and the courage to overcome things too evil to speak of, or will he lose his friends, family, and everything else important to him?

"Fisherman's Luck and Some Other Uncertain Things" by Henry Van Dyke is a book for fishing lovers far and wide. Providing a history of the sport, its appearance in literature throughout the years, as well as commentary on what roles luck and skill play in it, it's a surprisingly fascinating read that will hold your attention until the last page.

This book gets you into the action fast, no matter what kind of fish you are after --redfish, snook, cobia, snapper, flounder even tarpon.

This vintage book contains a wonderful collection of useful fishing tips and instructions, authentic anecdotes, and Chalmer's classic fishing poetry. "A Fisherman's Angles" is recommended for those with a practical interest in angling, and it would make for a fantastic gift for anyone who enjoys fishing. Contents include: "A Fisherman's Angles", "On Little Fish Being Sweet", "McNair", "The Char", "The Knights in Scales", "The Limit", "A Young Man's Fancy", "A Bit of Binding", "A Soft Answer", "Out of the Deep", "The Sea Trout", "Fancy", "The Grayling", "Forty Years After", "Up in the Morning Early", "'Sing Cuckoo'", "The Coarse Fishes", "Cable and Cobweb", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on fishing.