Project Gutenberg 2010-03-16 Public domain in the USA. 598 Wilson, John 1785 1854 North, Christopher Austin, Arthur Mullion, Mordecai Recreations of Christopher North, Volume 1 Christopher in his sporting jacket -- Tale of expiation -- Morning monologue -- The field of flowers -- Cottages -- An hour's talk about poetry -- Inch-cruin -- A day at Windermere -- The moors -- Highland snow-storm -- The Holy Child -- Our parish. E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Joseph R. Hauser, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Recreations of Christopher North, Volume 1" by John Wilson is a collection of essays encompassing observations and reflections related to various outdoor pastimes, written in the early 19th century. This work captures the spirit of field sports, particularly focusing on fishing and hunting, and is likely to resonate with readers who appreciate the beauty of nature and the traditions of outdoor life. The essays feature the character of Christopher North, who serves as a narrator sharing his experiences and insights into these pursuits. The opening of the volume presents the theme of sporting life in a richly descriptive and contemplative manner. It begins with an anecdote about the significance of different outdoor activities, exploring how they connect with human nature and individual personalities. In particular, it emphasizes the journey from childhood pleasures like fishing with simple equipment to the more complex skills honed over time in various hunting activities. The narrative beautifully intertwines elements of nostalgia, humor, and deep appreciation for the natural world, setting the stage for a delightful exploration of the joys and challenges of sportsmanship that are to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Essays PR Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: British Literature Category: Sports/Hobbies Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 1123641 2025-10-13T05:48:29.983267 text/html 1152989 2010-03-16T17:50:01 text/html 625635 2025-10-13T05:48:45.326640 application/epub+zip 639902 2025-10-13T05:48:34.616198 application/epub+zip 552411 2025-10-13T05:48:32.632227 application/epub+zip 1065518 2025-10-13T05:48:52.990630 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1052910 2025-10-13T05:48:43.403641 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 899414 2022-09-14T14:13:52.586169 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1048073 2025-10-13T05:48:28.839268 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1047851 2010-03-16T17:43:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1047876 2010-03-16T17:43:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21071 2025-10-13T05:48:53.126597 application/rdf+xml 18136 2025-10-13T05:48:33.156193 image/jpeg 3969 2025-10-13T05:48:32.895196 image/jpeg 429682 2010-03-16T17:43:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 533966 2010-03-16T17:52:55 application/octet-stream application/zip 429612 2010-03-16T17:43:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 596429 2025-10-13T05:48:30.076238 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