Murray's Adventures in The Adirondacks, also published as "Adventures in the Wilderness, Camp life in the Adirondacks" - George Murray 1869
Not the book I expected to be talking about this month, but a complete surprise to me. I first came across this book researching the Read of Boston rod on the "Early Production Rods" page of American Rods. Murray's remarks on tackle sellers, and on the suitability and preference in fishing rods are really very interesting, but what makes this a "Book of the Month" is its surprising readability. Quite simply it is packed full of "ripping yarns" and "tales of derring-do", he even manages to include a ghost story. Murray, a Boston clergyman, seems to have headed out into the Adirondack wilderness at every possible opportunity, even taking his wife on a number of expeditions. He and his faithful guide and companion "John" lead us across lakes, down rapids, into rarely fished waters stuffed with over-size trout, regaling us with tales of fine meals and good company. On a more practical note, Murray gives so many insights into the life and circumstances of a wilderness trip. His description of shooting rapids when he:
"I strapped my rifle, rod,and all my baggage to the sides and bottom of the boat,"
...is a perfect illustration of the need for formfits for rods going into the wilderness!!
The best part of this particular Book of the Month is that you can download and read this book yourself, - it is freely available as a PDF and can be downloaded here.
Go get it, you'll read it in an afternoon but I promise you will enjoy it.
"I strapped my rifle, rod,and all my baggage to the sides and bottom of the boat,"
...is a perfect illustration of the need for formfits for rods going into the wilderness!!
The best part of this particular Book of the Month is that you can download and read this book yourself, - it is freely available as a PDF and can be downloaded here.
Go get it, you'll read it in an afternoon but I promise you will enjoy it.