Wild Northern Scenes: Sporting Adventures with the Rifle and the Rod was written in 1857. The region between St. Lawrence and Lake Champlain was still untouched by man. The forests were inhabited by animals that had been there for thousands of years. The lakes and steams were full of trout. The hunter could view some of the most beautiful scenery in the land. This is a book that will be enjoyed by anyone who loves hunting and the out of doors.