Publisher's Synopsis
The Tent Dwellers by Albert Bigelow Paine is a classic work of outdoor literature that chronicles the author's experiences on a fishing trip to the wilderness of Nova Scotia. The book is a detailed account of Paine's adventures as he and his friend, a doctor, set out on a journey to catch trout and salmon in the remote lakes and streams of the Canadian wilderness.The book is written in a narrative style and is filled with vivid descriptions of the natural beauty of the region, as well as the challenges and triumphs of camping, fishing, and surviving in the wild. Paine's writing is humorous, insightful, and engaging, and he provides a unique perspective on the joys and struggles of outdoor life.Throughout the book, Paine shares his observations on the wildlife, the weather, and the people he meets along the way. He also reflects on the deeper meanings of his experiences, and the ways in which they have enriched his life.Overall, The Tent Dwellers is a timeless classic that is sure to delight readers who love the outdoors, adventure, and great storytelling.1908. Paine wrote fiction, humor, verse and edited several magazines, but his outstanding work was a three-volume biography of Mark Twain, with whom he lived and traveled for four years. His travel books, all widely circulated, included The Car That Went Abroad; The Ship Dwellers; and this volume, The Tent Dwellers. In the Tent Dwellers, Paine describes the fishing/canoeing expedition on the waterways in southwest Nova Scotia, Canada, he made with his friend Eddie and their guides in 1908. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
