Joe Wayring at Home; or, The Adventures of a Fly-Rod: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Joe Wayring at Home; or, The Adventures of a Fly-Rod: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Joe Wayring at Home; or, The Adventures of a Fly-Rod is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Castlemon, Harry (1842–1915).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Joe Wayring at Home; or, The Adventures of a Fly-Rod" by Harry Castlemon is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows the adventures of Joe Wayring, a young boy who shares a close bond with his fly-rod, which takes on a life-like persona as it narrates its own experiences fishing alongside Joe. Themes of adventure, friendship, and the joys of nature are likely to be explored throughout the tale. The opening of the book introduces the anthropomorphized fly-rod, named "Old Durability," who recounts its illustrious history and past fishing exploits. The rod feels neglected as Joe seems inclined to rely more on newer equipment. Old Durability's determination to prove its worth leads to a dramatic fishing encounter with a muskalonge, showcasing Joe's skill and the rod's resilience. This introduction sets the stage for a fun and engaging story filled with outdoor adventures and the challenges of youth.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Joe Wayring at Home; or, The Adventures of a Fly-Rod
- Author credits: Castlemon, Harry (1842–1915)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure stories
- Animals -- Juvenile fiction
- Camping -- Juvenile fiction
- Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Fishing -- Juvenile fiction
- Natural history -- Juvenile fiction
- Outdoor life -- Juvenile fiction
- Uncles -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
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