Fisherman's Luck

by Henry Van Dyke

Fisherman's Luck is a classic book written by Henry Van Dyke, first published in 1899. The book is a collection of stories and essays about fishing, written in a poetic and philosophical style. Van Dyke shares his experiences and reflections on the art of fishing, the beauty of nature, and the importance of taking time to enjoy life's simple pleasures. In the book, Van Dyke discusses various types of fishing, including fly fishing, trout fishing, and salmon fishing. He also shares stories about his own fishing adventures and the people he has met along the way. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of the natural world, from the sound of a rushing stream to the sight of a majestic eagle soaring overhead.Throughout the book, Van Dyke emphasizes the importance of patience, persistence, and respect for the natural world. He encourages readers to slow down and appreciate the beauty of the outdoors, and to find joy in the simple act of casting a line into the water.Fisherman's Luck is a timeless classic that continues to inspire and delight readers with its lyrical prose, vivid imagery, and timeless wisdom. It is a must-read for anyone who loves fishing, nature, or simply the art of living well.There is good browsing among the leaves of the wood and the grasses of the meadow, as every well-instructed angler knows. The bright emerald tips that break from the hemlock and the balsam like verdant flames have a pleasant savour to the tongue. The leaves of the sassafras are full of spice, and the bark of the black-birch twigs holds a fine cordial. Crinkle-root is spicy, but you must partake of it delicately, or it will bite your tongue. Spearmint and peppermint never lose their charm for the palate that still remembers the delights of youth. Wild sorrel has an agreeable, sour, shivery flavour. Even the tender stalk of a young blade of grass is a thing that can be chewed by a person of childlike mind with much contentment.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.

114 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1899

About the author

Henry Van Dyke (1852-1933) was an American Presbyterian clergyman, educator, and author. He graduated from Princeton in 1873, and from Princeton Theological Seminary in 1874. He was pastor of the Brick Presbyterian Church, New York City (1883-99), professor of English literature at Princeton (1899-1923), and U.S. minister to the Netherlands (1913-16).

Among his popular inspirational writings is the Christmas story The Other Wise Man (1896). As President Wilson's ambassador to the Netherlands from 1913, Van Dyke was a first-hand witness to the outbreak of World War I and its progress, and was a key player in the President's diplomatic efforts to keep the U.S. out of the conflict.

Not to be confused with his father, Henry J. Van Dyke (1822-1891).

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Reviews

[Taylor John · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bought an old beautiful copy of it on Ebay *about $50NZ incl. postage, but boy it well worth it.) It comes a close third place for me of the books I've read of his so far. Little Rivers, is my favourite. Then, Days Off. And, close equal second/third is this book. All three books are amazing - and, I feel need to be re-published and promoted, so the world gets to enjoy these wonderful collections of amazing short stories! If you like Herman Hesse's Stramge News From Another Star, you would love Henry Van Dyke! x

[Jessie Briggs · Rating 5 out of 5]

I realize this book is probably not everybody’s cup of tea, but all the same I think everyone should try and read it. I want to buy as many copies of this book as I can get my hands on just so that I can hand it out to people everywhere. Never have I read something so wholesome and wonderful.

[Alish Vali Ham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Let your fire burn little longer;
cheer it up a little.

Kneel down and blow it.
Draw it up with fluttering motion.

Sell not the skin of bear while he carries it.

Keep up the good work.
Deliciously evil work.

Life is much too large to be expressed in the terms of a single passion.

[Jimmy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Witty perspective with some great one liners but overall hard a hard time connecting to the topics.

[Rudolfo · Rating 5 out of 5]

review Beautiful, calm recollections in nature. Old fashioned enjoyments of merry days in the outdoors. Mine is part of The Works of Henry Van Dyke, Avalon Edition

The guy was a really great descriptive writer: makes you feel like you are right there out in the woods.

[Rudolfo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful, calm recollections in nature. Old fashioned enjoyments of merry days in the outdoors. Mine is part of The Works of Henry Van Dyke, Avalon Edition

[John · Rating 2 out of 5]

ALL ABOUT THE JOYS OF FISHING WITH SOME GOD STUCK IN THERE