Fishin' Jimmy

Fishin' Jimmy is a charming and heartwarming tale written by Annie Trumbull Slosson. The book revolves around the life of a young boy named Jimmy, who lives in a small fishing village on the coast of Maine. Jimmy is an avid fisherman and spends most of his time on the water, catching fish and exploring the sea.One day, Jimmy meets a wealthy city boy named Arthur, who is visiting the village with his family. Despite their differences in social status and upbringing, the two boys quickly become friends and bond over their shared love of fishing.As the summer progresses, Jimmy and Arthur spend more and more time together, exploring the coastline and learning about the different types of fish that inhabit the waters. Along the way, they encounter a variety of colorful characters, from gruff fishermen to friendly lighthouse keepers.However, as the summer draws to a close, Arthur must return to the city, leaving Jimmy behind in the village. Despite the distance between them, the two boys remain close friends and continue to exchange letters and stories about their fishing adventures.Fishin' Jimmy is a heartwarming and nostalgic tale that captures the joys of childhood friendship and the beauty of the natural world. With its vivid descriptions of the Maine coastline and its lovable cast of characters, this book is sure to delight readers of all ages.1889. By G. F-R. and A.F.B. Slosson, a widely acclaimed author of short stories, writes one of the most tender and pathetic of all angling stories, Fishin' Jimmy. The story begins: It was on the margin of Pond Brook, just back of Uncle Eben's that I first saw Fishin' Jimmy. It was early June, and we were again at Franconia, that peaceful little village among the northern hills.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.