Lost Pond
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A pond known chiefly through guides' stories becomes the object of a determined camping expedition in Henry Abbott's outdoor account. The narrator and Bige set out from Long Lake to search the wooded slopes of Seward Mountain, drawn by reports of plentiful trout. Their preparations introduce the practical comedy of the trip: even after deciding to travel light, they shoulder substantial packs. Abandoned lumber camps, a startled fawn and difficult ground give the search its changing texture.
Abbott pays as much attention to making camp as to finding water. Moss and balsam boughs become bedding, while the remains of an old camp lead to the discovery of a dugout canoe. Such details make the account appealing to readers interested in woodland skills, fishing and the ways companions solve small problems outdoors. Dry humor runs through the effort, alongside close observation of the forest and its animals.
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- Author
- Henry Abbott
- Pages
- 15
- Language
- English
- Genre
- Adventure
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