The Adirondack Tales V1

By W. H. H. Murray

Book Overview

The Adirondack Tales V1 is a book written by W. H. H. Murray, which is a collection of short stories set in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York. The book is divided into several chapters, each containing a different tale that explores the beauty and mystery of the Adirondacks. The stories are filled with vivid descriptions of the natural surroundings, as well as the people who live in and around the area. The author's love for the Adirondacks shines through in each story, and readers will be transported to this magical place through his words. The book is a perfect read for anyone who loves nature, adventure, and a good story.1897. Preacher turned writer, Murray has written a collection of woodsman's and hunter's yarns about John Norton, the trapper. He describes Norton as big-bodied, bigheaded, big-hearted, wise, humorous, humane, brave, he types the old-fashioned New England man who, having lived his life in the woods, has had developed in him those virtues and qualities of head and heart, of mind and soul, in harmony with his lifelong surroundings. Contents: The Beaver�������s Lodge; An Animated Bush; Camp Life; The Hunt; The Rescue; The Ovation; The Race; The Lad�������s Triumph; The Shooting Match; The Match for the Silver Horn; The Ball; The Parting; A Reunion; Henry�������s Ambush;The Thunderstorm; Crazy John; A Prophecy; The Catastrophe; and The Death of the Lad.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: 1162778202
• ISBN13: 9781162778204
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 438 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"