Project Gutenberg 1997-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 303 Van Dyke, Henry 1852 1933 Dyke, Henry Van Dyke, Henry Jackson Van Dyke, Henry I. Van Fisherman's Luck and Some Other Uncertain Things Fisherman's luck -- The thrilling moment -- Talkability -- A wild strawberry -- Lovers and landscape -- A fatal success -- Fishing in books -- A Norwegian honeymoon -- Who owns the mountains? -- A lazy, idle brook -- The open fire -- A slumber song for the fisherman's child. Produced by Donald Lainson, and David Widger "Fisherman's Luck and Some Other Uncertain Things" by Henry Van Dyke is a contemplative collection of essays written during the late 19th century. With an emphasis on the art of angling, Van Dyke explores the intricacies and joys of fishing, intertwining anecdotes, philosophical musings, and reflections on nature and human experience. The reader is invited to delve into themes of uncertainty, luck, and the unexpected pleasures of life, particularly as expressed through the pursuit of fishing. The opening of the work sets the stage for a delightful dialogue on the nuances of fisherman greetings and the inherent unpredictability of the sport. Van Dyke reflects on the retrieval of personal joy and solace found in fishing, suggesting that the true essence of angling lies not solely in the catch but also in the connection to nature and the companionship it fosters. He paints vivid imagery of serene landscapes and whimsical encounters that highlight the connection between simplicity, nature, and profound life lessons. This establishes a tone that invites readers who appreciate the outdoors, contemplative reflections, and the harmonious blend of personal narratives within nature to engage with the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Fishing PS Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Sports/Hobbies Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 326911 2025-08-01T08:39:05.452372 text/html 321919 2013-01-17T11:24:48 text/html; charset=us-ascii 215611 2025-08-01T08:39:13.075358 application/epub+zip 221074 2025-08-01T08:39:08.976381 application/epub+zip 197817 2025-08-01T08:39:07.719385 application/epub+zip 410064 2025-08-01T08:39:16.158355 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 390332 2025-08-01T08:39:12.206351 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 360608 2022-09-01T09:38:25.563605 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 285399 2023-10-01T07:56:03.557794 text/plain 15985 2025-08-01T08:39:16.286325 application/rdf+xml 16922 2025-08-01T08:39:08.227365 image/jpeg 3672 2025-08-01T08:39:07.974364 image/jpeg 211473 2025-08-01T08:39:05.480371 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia