Project Gutenberg 2011-02-21 Public domain in the USA. 234 Cleveland, Grover 1837 1908 United States President (1885-1889) Cleveland, Stephen Grover Watson, Hy S. (Henry Summer) 1868 1933 Watson, Henry Summer Watson, Henry S. 06035962 Fishing and Shooting Sketches The mission of sport and outdoor life -- A defense of fishermen -- The serene duck hunter -- The mission of fishing and fishermen -- Some fishing pretenses and affectations -- Summer shooting -- Concerning rabbit shooting -- A word to fishermen -- A duck hunting trip -- Quail shooting. Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Fishing and Shooting Sketches" by Grover Cleveland is a collection of essays and reflections on outdoor sports, specifically fishing and hunting, written during the early 20th century. The book likely reflects the author's passion for these activities, exploring their philosophical meanings and offering insights into the virtues they promote. The text serves as both a defense of outdoor sportsmen and a celebration of the tranquility found in nature during these pursuits. In "Fishing and Shooting Sketches," Cleveland delves into the importance of fishing and hunting as forms of recreation that not only foster personal enjoyment but also cultivate virtues like patience, generosity, and a deep respect for nature. He shares anecdotes from his own experiences in the field, emphasizing the camaraderie among sportsmen and the need for ethical conduct in hunting practices. Throughout the essays, he defends the honor of fishermen and hunters against societal scorn, arguing for their positive contributions to character and community. Whether discussing fishing techniques or sharing tales of hunting trips, Cleveland's writing reflects a heartfelt connection to the outdoors and a call for responsible engagement with nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) http://book.klll.cc/files/35351/35351-h/images/icover.jpg Reading ease score: 44.8 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Fishing Hunting SH SK Text Browsing: Nature/Gardening/Animals Browsing: Sports/Hobbies/Motoring Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Sports/Hobbies Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 159342 2025-06-14T11:39:34.503947 text/html 157907 2021-01-07T12:44:40 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 2820671 2021-01-07T12:44:40 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 3184738 2025-06-14T11:39:38.784971 application/epub+zip 3184376 2025-06-14T11:39:35.562944 application/epub+zip 129091 2025-06-14T11:39:34.949970 application/epub+zip 3246923 2025-06-14T11:39:41.537924 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3220290 2025-06-14T11:39:38.179960 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 171842 2022-09-16T08:21:16.289876 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 127725 2025-06-14T11:39:34.010976 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 127511 2021-01-07T12:44:40 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 48009 2021-01-07T12:44:40 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 127503 2021-01-07T12:44:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 47989 2021-01-07T12:44:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21942 2025-06-14T11:39:41.703933 application/rdf+xml 32912 2025-06-14T11:39:35.056963 image/jpeg 3673 2025-06-14T11:39:35.001957 image/jpeg 2831468 2025-06-14T11:39:34.664975 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