Life And Writings Of Frank Forester, Henry William Herbert V1-2 (1882)

By Henry M. Reeves, Henry William Herbert, Frank Forester

Book Overview

The book ""Life and Writings of Frank Forester, Henry William Herbert V1-2"" is a two-volume collection of the works and life of Henry William Herbert, who wrote under the pseudonym Frank Forester. The book was published in 1882 and includes a biography of Herbert's life, as well as a selection of his writings on hunting, fishing, and outdoor life. Herbert was a prolific writer in the mid-19th century and was known for his vivid descriptions of the natural world and his love of the outdoors. The book provides a fascinating insight into the life and work of one of America's most celebrated outdoor writers. It is a must-read for anyone interested in hunting, fishing, or the great outdoors.One certainly must wonder how an English gentleman, coming to the United States when twenty-four years of age, could possibly amass and organize such voluminous information, especially when considering his countless other literary achievements. Although Herbert was an avid sportsman, he freely admits that he made much use of such renowned naturalists as Audubon, Giraud, Wilson, DeKay, Godman, and Bell, especially for descriptive species passages. A Mr. T. M. Adams of Independence, Missouri, is credited for much of the information on western species of big game. Much of the book, however, is based on Forester�������s own extensive hunting travels in the eastern United States and Canada. His much admired and engaging writing style led to some calling him �������the Shakespeare of sporting literature.�������--Henry M. Reeves.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116516633X
• ISBN13: 9781165166336
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 612 Pages
• Weight: 1.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"