The Old Man and the Boy

302 pp. Line drawings by Walter Dower. A novel by the famous newspaper columnist known for his novels Something of Value and Uhuru (the second of which was published after this novel, in 1962). 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.