Fisherman's Luck

Fisherman's Luck is a classic book written by Henry Van Dyke, first published in 1899. The book is a collection of essays and stories about fishing, nature, and life. In this book, Van Dyke shares his experiences and insights as an avid angler and nature lover. He explores the joys and challenges of fishing, the beauty of the natural world, and the lessons that can be learned from both. The book is divided into four parts, each containing several essays and stories. Part one focuses on the art of fishing and includes essays on fly-fishing, bait-fishing, and the different types of fish. Part two is about the beauty of nature and includes essays on rivers, lakes, and forests. Part three is about the philosophy of fishing and includes essays on the spiritual aspects of fishing, the ethics of fishing, and the importance of conservation. Part four is about the joys of fishing and includes stories about memorable fishing trips and the people Van Dyke met along the way. Fisherman's Luck is a timeless book that will appeal to anyone who loves fishing, nature, and the outdoors.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.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.