The Old Man and the Boy

by Robert Ruark

Overview

This classic captures the endearing relationship between a man and his grandson as they fish and hunt the lakes and woods of North Carolina. All the while the Old Man acts as teacher and guide, passing on his wisdom and life experiences to the boy, who listens in rapt fascination.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780805026696
Publisher:	Holt, Henry & Company, Inc.
Publication date:	08/15/1993
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	320
Sales rank:	109,947
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.95(h) x 0.85(d)

About the Author

Robert Ruark (1915-1965) was an author and columnist. His many books include The Old Man and the Boy, Poor No More, and The Old Man's Boy Grow's Older.

Editorial Reviews

Filled with homespun humor and salty common sense. This is a book to be savored slowly, and kept and cherished.” —Herald Tribune

“Written with great joy . . . the book is a delight to read.” —Library Journal

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