Lost Pond

"Lost Pond" by Henry Abbott is a classic tale of American wilderness exploration, chronicling an early 20th-century quest for a fabled fishing spot. The book highlights adventure, the awe-inspiring power of nature, and the innate fascination humans have with unfolding the mysteries of local legends. Readers are invited to join the author and his comrade, Bige, on their expedition to unearth a pond famed for its abundant trout. Their path carves through the tough slopes of Seward Mountain, as they wrestle with nature’s trials and observe the local creatures in their natural environment. The pair discovers a tranquil, beautiful pond where they spend an exciting night fishing, only to realize the trout have vanished come morning. Just when the fishing adventure wanes, they return to camp to find porcupines have consumed their supplies. The story captures the hurdles of exploring the wild while simultaneously honoring the bonds of friendship nurtured against the backdrop of an unpredictable natural world.