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LOCH-FISHING

by LovelyMay — Loch-fishing in Scotland presents a tapestry of mystery and intrigue, illustrated through the varying character and behavior of trout across different lochs. In Loch Borlan, for example, small trout are abundant and eager, contrasting sharply with the rare, larger specimens found in lakes like Loch Awe and Loch Tummell. This variance raises questions about the ecological dynamics within these waters. The narrative then shifts to a quaint tarn near a village, revealing how trout can suddenly become the…
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THE YARN OF THE BLACK OFFICER

by LovelyMay — In "The Yarn of the Black Officer," part of the "Angling Sketches" collection, the tale unfolds around a dark character known as the Black Officer and his extraordinary life, as told by a boatman. Originating from the 18th century, during a time when the Black Watch (42nd Highlanders) was recruiting, the Black Officer is dispatched to enlist men, by persuasion or force, with a promise of merely parading before the King in London—a promise unfulfilled. Instead, they are sent to India, highlighting the…
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LOCH AWE–THE BOATMAN’S YARNS

by LovelyMay — Loch Awe, Scotland, offers a unique angling experience distinct from the easily accessible and overfished waters of the region. Despite the challenges of finding good trout fishing in Scotland south of the Pentland Firth, Loch Awe remains a gem for those seeking the blend of solitude, natural beauty, and angling. Unlike the polluted or overfished rivers closer to urban centers, Loch Awe and other remote lochs offer better prospects for anglers, with Sutherland's lochs standing out for their accessibility…
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A BORDER BOYHOOD

by LovelyMay — other skies, in new countries, or under the green grass. But the remembrance of them, and of the days by Yarrow and Ettrick and Tweed, is a possession forever, tender and not altogether sad. The old waters still murmur, the old songs are still sung, the old names echo in memory. In the solitudes of the streams, under the shadows of the towers and woods, perhaps, even now, the fairy deer may be seen by children's eyes, and the Silver Lady of the Scotts may glide through the copse or stand with her foot in…
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THE CONFESSIONS OF A DUFFER

by LovelyMay — In "The Confessions of a Duffer," the narrator humorously chronicles his experiences and misadventures in fishing, providing a candid insight into his self-acknowledged lack of skill and technique in the sport. Despite his enthusiastic love for fishing, he humorously describes himself as a natural-born "duffer," a term he uses to denote his incompetence and clumsiness, which manifests through a series of comical failures and mishaps. The "duffer" attributes his failure in fishing to a combination of…
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Angling Sketches

by LovelyMay — Angling Sketches by Thomas Tod Stoddart is a collection of charming and reflective essays that blend the art of fishing with vivid descriptions of nature, offering both practical advice and poetic musings on the joys and meditations of angling.
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CHAPTER 10 -The beasts of Tarzan

by LovelyMay — As the confrontation between Tarzan, his wild allies, and the native warriors escalates, the realization dawns on the natives that they are facing not just Tarzan but a formidable panther and the apes led by Akut. Despite the initial advantage of surprise and ferocity on Tarzan's side, his inability to communicate his need for release from his bonds to the apes reveals his precarious situation. The situation is further compromised by the return of the native warriors at dawn, preparing for a decisive…
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CHAPTER 9 -The beasts of Tarzan

by LovelyMay — In "Chivalry or Villainy," the ninth chapter of "The Beasts of Tarzan," Jane Clayton finds herself in a precarious situation aboard the Kincaid, isolated and at the mercy of the vile Nikolai Rokoff. After being marooned on Jungle Island, her husband, Tarzan, is now nowhere to aid her. Jane, trapped on the ship, receives unwelcome visits from Rokoff, who proposes to "save" her from her "savage" husband, Tarzan, in exchange for her affections—an offer she vehemently rejects, demonstrating her unwavering…
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CHAPTER 8 -The beasts of Tarzan

by LovelyMay — Through the dense, entangled jungles of the equatorial night, a formidable creature moved silently, its path lit only by the occasional gleam of its eyes reflected by the moonlight. Ignoring its hunger, it ventured determinedly toward a native village, encircled by a palisade, where preparations for a grand feast stirred the air with excitement and anticipation. Inside one of the huts, Tarzan of the Apes lay bound, contemplating his imminent death and the fates of Jane and their son, left vulnerable by his…
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CHAPTER 7 -The beasts of Tarzan

by LovelyMay — In Chapter 7 of "The Beasts of Tarzan," titled "Betrayed," the narrative unfolds with Kaviri and Mugambi, two indigenous leaders, anxiously discussing the alarming approach of Tarzan and his fearsome jungle companions towards Kaviri's village. The alarming discord emanating from the jungle as Tarzan, together with Sheeta (a panther) and Akut's menacing apes, drive the villagers back to their homes, reflects a strategic move by Tarzan to gather forces for an expedition on the river. Under Tarzan’s…
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