Joe Wayring at Home; or, The Adventures of a Fly-Rod by Harry Castlemon
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Author | Castlemon, Harry, 1842-1915 |
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Title | Joe Wayring at Home; or, The Adventures of a Fly-Rod |
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Summary | "Joe Wayring at Home; or, The Adventures of a Fly-Rod" by Harry Castlemon is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows the adventures of Joe Wayring, a young boy who shares a close bond with his fly-rod, which takes on a life-like persona as it narrates its own experiences fishing alongside Joe. Themes of adventure, friendship, and the joys of nature are likely to be explored throughout the tale. The opening of the book introduces the anthropomorphized fly-rod, named "Old Durability," who recounts its illustrious history and past fishing exploits. The rod feels neglected as Joe seems inclined to rely more on newer equipment. Old Durability's determination to prove its worth leads to a dramatic fishing encounter with a muskalonge, showcasing Joe's skill and the rod's resilience. This introduction sets the stage for a fun and engaging story filled with outdoor adventures and the challenges of youth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | English |
LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
Subject | Animals -- Juvenile fiction |
Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
Subject | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
Subject | Adventure stories |
Subject | Fishing -- Juvenile fiction |
Subject | Camping -- Juvenile fiction |
Subject | Natural history -- Juvenile fiction |
Subject | Uncles -- Juvenile fiction |
Subject | Outdoor life -- Juvenile fiction |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 55730 |
Release Date | Oct 11, 2017 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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