Saddle and Mocassin - Francis, Francis
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Experience the American West through the eyes of Francis Francis Jr. in "Saddle and Mocassin," a captivating account of 19th-century frontier life. This historical narrative transports readers to a bygone era, offering a unique perspective on western travel and the challenges of navigating the vast landscapes of the United States. Explore encounters with Native Americans and gain insights into the complexities of intercultural exchange during a pivotal period in American history. Francis's observations provide valuable firsthand knowledge of the era, painting a vivid picture of the people,…mehr

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Experience the American West through the eyes of Francis Francis Jr. in "Saddle and Mocassin," a captivating account of 19th-century frontier life. This historical narrative transports readers to a bygone era, offering a unique perspective on western travel and the challenges of navigating the vast landscapes of the United States. Explore encounters with Native Americans and gain insights into the complexities of intercultural exchange during a pivotal period in American history. Francis's observations provide valuable firsthand knowledge of the era, painting a vivid picture of the people, places, and events that shaped the American West. A significant contribution to historical accounts of the region, "Saddle and Mocassin" remains a compelling and informative resource for anyone interested in the history of the American West and the spirit of adventure that defined it. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Francis Francis was born in Seaton, Devon in 1822 to Captain Morgan and Sarah Hartley, daughter of Henry Robinson Hartley, founder of the Hartley Institution. He changed his name after coming of age and inheriting property. Though trained as a civil engineer, he turned to writing and outdoor pursuits, particularly angling. In 1851 he married Mary Cole and soon dedicated his life to fishing and sporting literature. He became angling editor of The Field for over 25 years and frequently wrote about his experiences. He was deeply involved in fish culture advocacy, founding the Thames Rights Defence Association and proposing the National Fish-Culture Association. He helped introduce English trout to rivers in New Zealand and Tasmania. As naturalist director of the Brighton Aquarium, he studied fish behavior and led experiments in their culture. He served on a national commission on oyster farming from 1868 to 1870. After a stroke in 1883 and a recurrence of cancer, he died in 1886 at his home in Twickenham. He was buried there and honored with a memorial in Winchester Cathedral, inscribed with words from Izaak Walton's poetry.