
LOST POND - By HENRY ABBOTT NEW YORK 1915 Copyright 1915 by HENRY ABBOTT
LOST POND
Starting for Lost Pond
The Tent at the Source of Roaring Brook
Lost Pond
The Robbers
Legends of a hidden pond have haunted the rugged slopes of Seward Mountain for generations, promising an untouched haven where speckled trout leap in such abundance that the water seems to boil. The tale, whispered by seasoned guides and reinforced by the stories of long‑gone hunters, has become a quiet obsession for anyone who loves the lure of the impossible.
When a seasoned outdoorsman and his reluctant companion Bige finally chart a route across the remote ridges, they set out with little more than a light tent, fishing gear, and an unshakable curiosity. Their journey takes them through dense spruce and hemlock forests, over untraveled ravines, and into the heart of a wilderness that has resisted discovery for a century.
As they near the spot where the ancient accounts point to a concealed basin, the sheer scale of the landscape and the weight of the legend turn a simple fishing trip into a test of endurance, intuition, and the timeless human drive to chase what has never been seen.
Language
en
Duration
~24 minutes (23K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Linda M. Everhart, Blairstown, Missouri
Release date
2010-12-16
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1850–1943
Best known for outdoor stories set around camps, trails, ponds, and fishing trips, this early 20th-century writer left behind a lively shelf of nature and sporting books. His work has a warm, practical feel that still suits listeners who enjoy old-fashioned adventure and time outdoors.
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