Lost Leaders by Andrew Lang
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"Lost Leaders" by Andrew Lang is a collection of reflective essays and articles that were originally published in the "Daily News" during the late 19th century. The work delves into themes of nature, sports, and cultural observations, particularly focusing on the Scottish landscape and the experiences of anglers and sportsmen. Lang’s keen observations reflect a nostalgia for a simpler time, where the beauty of Scotland’s rivers and rural life is intertwined with
reflections on a changing world. The opening of "Lost Leaders" introduces readers to the scenic charm of Scotland in September, highlighting the rejuvenation of the landscape as the summer fades. Lang describes the allure of trout fishing during this time, emphasizing the connections between angling, nature, and the memory of days gone by. He discusses Sir Thomas Dick Lauder’s posthumous work, celebrating his fond recollections of fishing in the rivers of Scotland. As Lang weaves through descriptions of various rivers and their historical significance, he reflects on how modernity has altered the fishing experience and the idyllic countryside, blending appreciation for nature with a sense of melancholy for a bygone era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Ridge, W. Pett (William Pett), 1859-1930 |
| Title | Lost Leaders |
| Contents | Scotch rivers -- Salmon fishing -- Winter sports -- Human levitation -- A Chinaman's marriage -- Sieur de Montaigne -- Thackeray's drawings -- Golf -- Art of dining -- American humour -- Suspended animation -- Breaking up -- On shaving -- Street noises -- Lending of books -- Club bores -- Phiz -- Theory and practice of proposals -- Master Samuel Pepys -- Involuntary Bailees -- Summer nights -- On hypochondriacs -- Thackeray's London -- Torrid summer -- Western drolls -- Show Sunday -- The dry fly -- Amateur authors -- Some rare things for sale -- Curiosity hunting. |
| Credits | David Price |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Essays |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16529 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-16529-5 |
| Release Date | Aug 14, 2005 |
| Last Update | May 5, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 418 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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