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100 1 _aBlackmore, R. D.
_q(Richard Doddridge),
_d1825-1900
245 1 0 _aCrocker's Hole :
_bFrom "Slain By The Doones" By R. D. Blackmore
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-08-14
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"Crocker's Hole" by R. D. Blackmore is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in a picturesque Devonshire landscape and revolves around the themes of fishing and youthful adventure, centering on a legendary trout in a local pool known as Crocker's Hole. The book captures the charm and challenges of rural life during its time, illustrating the intricacies of angling and the tension of adolescence. The narrative follows a young boy named John Pike, an ardent angler, determined to catch a magnificent trout rumored to reside in Crocker's Hole. The story unfolds as Pike engages in various fishing escapades, rivaling his peers and crafting his own fishing flies. The book delves into the trials and tribulations of Pike's journey, including the ephemeral nature of childhood dreams and the lessons learned through persistence and patience in the face of challenges. As the thrilling climax approaches, the relationship between Pike and the elusive trout becomes a metaphor for ambition and the passage from boyhood to maturity, encapsulating the timeless allure of the fishing quest. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEngland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22318
999 _c63462
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