Fergy the Guide: And His Moral and Instructive Lies About Beasts, Birds, and Fishes

By Henry Spofford Canfield

Book Overview

Fergy The Guide: And His Moral And Instructive Lies About Beasts, Birds, And Fishes is a book written by Henry Spofford Canfield and published in 1905. The book is a collection of humorous stories and anecdotes about animals, birds, and fishes, told by a fictional character named Fergy, who claims to be a guide in the wilderness. Fergy's stories are not entirely factual, but they are meant to be entertaining and instructive, with a moral or lesson to be learned from each tale. The book is illustrated with black and white drawings by artist Albert T. Reid, which add to the charm of the stories.The stories in Fergy The Guide cover a variety of topics, including hunting, fishing, camping, and wildlife conservation. Some of the animals featured in the book include bears, wolves, moose, deer, and fish such as trout and salmon. Fergy's tall tales are sure to delight readers of all ages, and the book provides a unique glimpse into the attitudes and beliefs about nature and wildlife in the early 20th century.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104126818
• ISBN13: 9781104126810
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"