EPISODE · Mar 7, 2026 · 20 MIN
The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon Story 32 - The Angler
from The Washington Irving Library · host Washington Irving
In which a rambler reflects on the gentle art of angling, inspired by the venerable Izaak Walton, and recounts a chance meeting with a cheerful veteran angler whose simple pleasures and contentment reveal the serene joys of a life spent beside quiet streams. The landscape, the sport, and the kindly fellowship among those who fish are painted with a tender eye, celebrating a peaceful existence mingled with nature’s charms and modest adventure.
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In which a rambler reflects on the gentle art of angling, inspired by the venerable Izaak Walton, and recounts a chance meeting with a cheerful veteran angler whose simple pleasures and contentment reveal the serene joys of a life spent beside quiet streams. The landscape, the sport, and the kindly fellowship among those who fish are painted with a tender eye, celebrating a peaceful existence mingled with nature’s charms and modest adventure.
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