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Adventures of an Angler in Canada, Nova Scotia and the United States

By Charles Lanman
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The narrator records a series of fishing excursions and travel sketches through the northeastern American landscape, moving along the Hudson, St. Lawrence, St. John and New England rivers and lakes. Vivid natural description of mountains, rivers, falls and coast accompanies practical notes on trout, salmon and seal hunting, small-boat and shore techniques, and local lore. Encounters with hunters, fishermen, Indigenous and Acadian communities, and solitary characters populate the narrative, which blends outdoor adventure, practical angling advice, and reflective impressions of scenery and rural life.

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Charles Lanman

Charles Lanman was an American author and landscape painter known for his vivid depictions of nature and travel. His works often reflect his experiences exploring the wilderness of North America, as seen in his notable book "A Summer in the Wilderness," which chronicles a canoe voyage up the Mississippi River and around Lake Superior. Lanman's writings encompass a range of travel narratives, including "A Tour to the River Saguenay, in Lower Canada" and "Adventures of an Angler in Canada, Nova Scotia and the United States." His contributions to literature capture the beauty and challenges of the American landscape, making him a significant figure in 19th-century American travel writing.

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