Bøger af Arthur Lester Byron-Curtiss

This book is a faithful account of the life and adventures of a character familiar to sportsmen and others who frequent the Adirondacks. It has been my endeavor to collect and put in form the numerous stories and anecdotes told by one of the pioneers of New York State; though in my desire to vindicate the qualities of Nat Foster, I have given considerable not actually identified with his adventures, but having a bearing on his life. The hardy race of men who followed the chase for a livelihood in the wilds of Northern New York, has passed away. With the men has gone the knowledge of many of their exciting adventures. It is not too late, however, to gather from old residents and descendants, many of the experiences connected with their profession. This is what I have endeavored to do in this book; taking pains, as the reader will see, to gather only such notes of Foster's life as the trustworthy sources assured me of their genuineness. The assumption that Foster is the hero of James Fenimore Cooper's Leatherstocking Tales I think is well founded. I believe the reader will agree with me, that the character of Nat Foster as portrayed by the facts here presented, and the character of Natty Bumfo of Cooper, are wonderfully similar; which, taken with the unbiased opinions of men of Foster's time, are weighty arguments in favor of the idea advanced. I am sure my labors will be appreciated by those interested. And as Jerome K. Jerome observed in his "Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow," that "some of my relations having promised to buy the book, if it ever came out;" so I would say that many persons interested in the Adirondacks, having expressed a desire to own the book "if it ever came out," I feel justified in inflicting it on the public. I would in conclusion express my thanks to those who have in any way contributed to the material that makes up the book.

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""The Life and Adventures of Nat Foster: Trapper and Hunter of the Adirondacks"" is a book written by Arthur Lester Byron-Curtiss and published in 1912. The book is a biographical account of the life of Nat Foster, a legendary trapper and hunter who lived in the Adirondacks during the 19th century.The book chronicles Foster's life from his childhood in the Adirondacks to his adventures as a trapper and hunter. The author provides a detailed description of Foster's hunting and trapping techniques, as well as his encounters with various wild animals such as bears, wolves, and panthers.The book also touches on Foster's personal life, including his relationships with his family and friends, and his struggles with alcoholism. Despite these challenges, Foster is portrayed as a skilled and respected hunter who was deeply connected to the natural world.Overall, ""The Life and Adventures of Nat Foster"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a legendary figure in Adirondack history, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the region's rich cultural and natural heritage.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.