The Old Man and the Boy (edition 1957)

by Robert Ruark (Author)

Series: The Old Man and the Boy (1)

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This classic captures the endearing relationship between a man and his grandson as they fish and hunt the lakes and woods of North Carolina. All the while the Old Man acts as teacher and guide, passing on his wisdom and life experiences to the boy, who listens in rapt fascination.

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Title:	The Old Man and the Boy
Authors:	Robert Ruark (Author)
Info:	Holt, Rinehart and Winston (1957), 303 pages
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Great story of a boy and his grandfather in North Carolina. Lots of hunting, and fishing, as well as one of my all-time favorite breakfast descriptions involving a frying pan, eggs, toast, bacon cooked one after the other in pooling grease. (

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giovannaz63 | Jan 18, 2021 |

Truly first rate writing. The stories he relates about boyhood with his grandfather in the outdoors are some of the finest you can find. They are well written and vivid. If you ever enjoyed a day outside then there is something for you in this book. (

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Whiskey3pa | Mar 13, 2020 |

A fun read of a boyhood many wished they'd had. (

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4bonasa | Dec 25, 2007 |

A truly great book, Hemingway like descriptions of rural fishing & hunting and growing up in North Carolina. A must read I would think for a historical perspective of the NC coast. (

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Reading for Men: Overdue and Four Book Excerpts: The Old Man and the Boy; Pay the Two Dollars; The D.A.'s Man; Dreamers of the American by Joseph Hayes

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This classic captures the endearing relationship between a man and his grandson as they fish and hunt the lakes and woods of North Carolina. All the while the Old Man acts as teacher and guide, passing on his wisdom and life experiences to the boy, who listens in rapt fascination.

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