This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: G.P. Putnam in 1850 in 538 pages; Subjects: Country life; Natural history; Fiction / Classics; Nature / General; Nature / Essays; Social Science / Sociology / Rural; Sports & Recreation / Outdoor Skills;