<<A>> north country life tales of woodsmen, waters, and wildlife

__A North Country Life__ is the story of author Sydney Lea’s powerful connection to his family, friends, and the northern outdoors. Loosely organized by the changing of seasons, different sections feature essays on such topics as childhood family fishing trips in the wilds of Maine, trophy fly-fishing the northern reaches of the Connecticut River, the opening day of turkey hunting season in Vermont, and getting lost in the deep woods while deer hunting. The essays are introspective and dramatic illustrations of the blending of the human and natural worlds; emotion is attached to both spheres and adds texture to the sketches. Readers of varied interests will be drawn to the sincerity of the author’s voice. A notable writer and poet, Lea’s lyrical writing preserves a picture of people and places from the past with vivid scenes recalling former times and contrasting them with modern life. Thoughtful portraits of New England elders and the author’s friends bring to life the outdoors as seen through many different eyes, inspiring readers to take a new look at the world around them. With the author’s knack for descriptive language, this compelling read will strike a chord with anyone interested in the contemplative side of nature—which, in truth, is most of us. A Collection Of Essays, Organized By The Changing Of The Seasons, About The Author's Strong Connection To His Family, Friends, And The Northern Outdoors--provided By Publisher. Cold Time 1 -- Weathers And Places 3 -- Daybook, February 12 -- That Little Boy You're Holding 13 -- Daybook, March 21 -- Spring 23 -- Dirt And Blossom 25 -- Daybook, Mid-april 28 -- Now Look 29 -- The Turkey Cure 39 -- Daybook, May 47 -- Ownership 49 -- Daybook, June 56 -- Appetite 57 -- Summer 65 -- The Crossing 67 -- Brown, Gilbey's, Happy Ending 70 -- Daybook, July 76 -- Living With The Stories 81 -- Small Wonders 96 -- Daybook, August 105 -- Everything Comes Together 106 -- Fall 113 -- Daybook, Late September 115 -- Turned Around 117 -- Refurbishment 131 -- Daybook, October 140 -- Eighty Percenters: Reflections On Grouse And Grouse Dogs 142 -- Blessed 154 -- Daybook, November 165 -- God Bless Hunting 167 -- Daybook, December 176 -- Trust 178 -- Cold Time: Reprise 189 -- Daybook, January 191 -- Wild Black Duck 193 -- Snowdust 197. By Sydney Lea.