Superior Fishing
Or, the Striped Bass, Trout, and Black Bass of the Northern StatesBy Robert Barnwell Roosevelt
Length7h 39m
About this audiobook
In "Superior Fishing," Robert Barnwell Roosevelt masterfully intertwines personal narrative and detailed descriptions of fishing experiences, set against the stunning backdrop of the American wilderness. The book combines a rich literary style characterized by vivid imagery and a conversational tone, allowing readers to immerse themselves in both the physical and emotional aspects of angling. Serving as both a memoir and a practical guide, Roosevelt captures not only the art of fishing but also its philosophical dimensions, showcasing how the sport connects humans to nature and to themselves. Published during the burgeoning era of outdoor literature in the late 19th century, Roosevelt's work is a testament to the growing American appreciation for wilderness and recreation. Robert Barnwell Roosevelt, a notable figure in 19th-century American literature, was not only an author but also an ardent conservationist and a member of a prominent family that included President Theodore Roosevelt. His lifelong passion for fishing and the outdoors, combined with his experiences as a New York politician, deeply influenced his writings. Roosevelt's ability to blend personal anecdote with broader reflections mirrors the tension between urbanization and the preservation of natural spaces in his time. "Superior Fishing" is highly recommended for readers interested in outdoor literature, fishing enthusiasts, or anyone seeking a deeper connection to nature. Roosevelt's work not only entertains but also educates, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences in the wild. This book serves as an invaluable resource for understanding the role of fishing in shaping the American cultural landscape.
Audiobook details
GenreScience and Nature
Length7 hrs 39 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 6, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I. LAKE SUPERIOR.
64To Dye Brown.
2CHAPTER II.
65To Dye Blue.
3CHAPTER III.
66To Dye Purple or Violet.
4CHAPTER IV
67To Dye Claret.
5CHAPTER V.
68To Dye Black.
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6CHAPTER VI.
69To Dye Lavender, or Blue Dun.
7MACKINAW SALMON. Namaycush—Salmo Amethystus.
70To Dye Green.
8LAKE TROUT. Salmon Trout—Salmo Confinis.
71To Dye a Mallard’s Feather for the Green Drake, and Little Yellow May Dun.
9THE SISKAWITZ. Salmo Siscowet.
72To Dye Gut.
10STRIPED BASS. Rock-fish—Librax Lineatus.
73ARTIFICIAL BAIT AND FLY-FISHING.
11POINT JUDITH.
74Rules of the New York Sportsmen’s Club, for Contests in Fly-Casting.
12THE SOUTH BAY.
75COOKERY FOR SPORTSMEN.
13PROTECTION OF FISH.
76Oyster Stew.
14FLY-MAKING.
77Fried Oysters.
15No. 1. Kinmont Willie.
78Roasted Oysters.
16No. 2. Lady of Mertoun.
79Broiled Oysters.
17No. 3. Toppy.
80Scolloped Oysters.
18No. 4. Michael Scott.
81Clam-Bake.
19No. 5. Meg with the Muckle Mouth.
82Clam or Fish-Chowder.
20No. 6. Meg in her Braws.
83Stewed Clams, or Clam Soup.
21No. 1. The Blue Dun.: Imitation.
84Fried or Broiled Clams.
22No. 2. The Red Spinner.: Imitation.
85Scrambled Eggs.
23No. 3. The Water Cricket.
86Poached Eggs.
24No. 4. Great Dark Drone.: Imitation.
87Fried Eggs.
25No. 5. Cow-Dung Fly.
88Omelette.
26No. 6. Peacock Fly.: Imitation.
89Smoked Beef.
27No. 7. March Brown.: Imitation.
90Boiled Fish.
28No. 8. Great Red Spinner.: Imitation.
91Fried Fish.
29No. 9. Sand Fly.: Imitation.
92Broiled Fish.
30No. 10. The Stone Fly.: Imitation.
93Baked Fish.
31No. 11. The Gravel Bed, or Spider Fly.: Imitation.
94Stewed Fish.
32No. 12. The Grannom, or Green Tail.: Imitation.
95Lobsters.
33No. 13. The Yellow Dun.: Imitation.
96Potatoes.
34No. 14. The Iron Blue Dun.: Imitation.
97Boiled Meats.
35No. 15. The Jenny Spinner.: Imitation.
98Fried Pork or Bacon.
36No. 16. The Little Yellow May Dun.: Imitation.
99Stewed, Baked, and Broiled Meats.
37No. 17. The Black Gnat.: Imitation.
100Soups.
38No. 18. The Oak Fly, also the Down Head Fly, and Down Hill Fly.: Imitation.
101Roast Duck.
39No. 19. The Turkey Brown.: Imitation.
102Beans.
40No. 20. The Little Dark Spinner.: Imitation.
103Rice.
41No. 21. The Yellow Sally.: Imitation.
104Gravy.
42No. 22. The Fern Fly.: Imitation.
105Tough Meat.
43No. 23. The Alder Fly.: Imitation.
106Vegetables.
44No. 24. The Green Drake.: Imitation.
107Water Souchy.
45No. 25. The Hazel Fly.: Imitation.
108Potted Fish.
46No. 26. The Dark Mackerel.: Imitation.
109Boiled Salmon.
47No. 27. The Gold-eyed Gauze Wing.: Imitation.
110Trout on First Principles.
48No. 28. The Wren Tail.: Imitation.
111Kippered Salmon.
49No. 29. The Red Ant.: Imitation.
112Daniel Webster’s Chowder.
50No. 30. The Silver Horns.: Imitation.
113Liver.
51No. 31. The August Dun.: Imitation.
114Griddle Cakes.
52No. 32. The Orange Fly.: Imitation.
115Corn Bread.
53No. 33. The Cinnamon Fly.: Imitation.
116Scott’s Chowder.
54No. 34. The Cinnamon Dun.: Imitation.
117Fish-House Punch.
55No. 35. The Blue Bottle.: Imitation.
118Pineapple Punch.
56No. 36. The Red Palmer.: Imitation.
119Porto Rico Punch.
57No. 37. The Brown Palmer.: Imitation.
120Nondescript Punch.
58No. 38. The Black and Red Palmer.: Imitation.
121Arrack Punch.
59THE ART OF DYEING FEATHERS, HACKLES, PIG’S WOOL, AND MOHAIR, SUITABLE COLORS FOR FLIES.
122Champagne Punch.
60To Dye Yellow.
123Regal Punch.
61To Dye Orange.
124Frank Forester’s Punch.
62To Dye Scarlet.
125Venison Stew.
63To Dye Crimson.
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