Robert Barnwell Roosevelt
5 books
Robert Barnwell Roosevelt was an American author and naturalist known for his contributions to outdoor literature, particularly in the realms of fishing and hunting. He wrote extensively about the joys and practicalities of rural life, as seen in his notable work "Five Acres Too Much," which explores amateur farming and the benefits of country living. Roosevelt also authored several guides on game fishing and bird hunting, including "Florida and the Game Water-Birds of the Atlantic Coast" and "The Game Fish of the Northern States and British Provinces." His writings reflect a deep appreciation for nature and the sporting life, making him a significant figure in 19th-century American outdoor literature.
Books by This Author
5 titles
Five Acres Too Much / A truthful elucidation of the attractions of the country, and a careful consideration of the question of profit and loss as involved in amateur farming, with much valuable advice and instruction to those about purchasing large or small places in the rural districts
Robert Barnwell Roosevelt
Florida and the Game Water-Birds of the Atlantic Coast and the Lakes of the United States / With a full account of the sporting along our sea-shores and inland waters, and remarks on breech-loaders and hammerless guns
Robert Barnwell Roosevelt
Superior fishing
Robert Barnwell Roosevelt
The Game Fish, of the Northern States and British Provinces / With an account of the salmon and sea-trout fishing of Canada and New Brunswick, together with simple directions for tying artificial flies, etc., etc.
Robert Barnwell Roosevelt
The Game-Birds of the Coasts and Lakes of the Northern States of America / A full account of the sporting along our sea-shores and inland waters, with a comparison of the merits of breech-loaders and muzzle-loaders
Robert Barnwell Roosevelt