A Fine and Pleasant Misery

 

By Patrick F. McManus

A collection of the author's humorous stories dating from the 1960s to 1970s. Quite enjoyable, even for those who are not outdoorsy. These are the stories:

• A Fine and Pleasant Misery
• A Dog for All Seasons
• The Modified Stationary Panic
• Grogan's War Surplus
• -The Big Trip
• The Theory and Application of Old Men
• The Two-Wheeled ATV
• The Backyard Safari
• Shooting the Chick-a-nout Narrows
• The Miracle of the Fish Plate
• The Backpacker
• Great Outdoor Gadgets Nobody Ever Invented
• The Purist
• The Outfit
• Kid Camping
• How to Fish a Crick
• Further Teachings of Rancid Crabtree
• The Great Cow Plot
• The Mountain Man
• The Rescue
• "I'll Never Forget Old 5789-A"
• The Ba'r
• The Rendezvous
• Cigars, Logging Trucks, and Know-It-Alls
• But Where's the Park, Papa?
• A Yup of a Different Color
• Mountain Goats Never Say "Cheese!"