Barnegat Book Reprinted

[Worth Mathewson]

As some are likely already aware, FOUR MONTHS IN A SNEAK-BOX, by Nathaniel Holmes Bishop, has been reprinted. The original 1879 printing is hard to find and certainly isn't cheap. Over the years I missed out on two copies due to being late with my order. The Narrative Press (www.narrativepress.com) is now offering the reprint for $17.95. While there is very little dealing with hunting, this book appears to be a very good read. Bishop had a Barnegat made for him and rowed it 2,600 miles from the Allegheny River, through the Gulf to the Suwannee River in 1875. The opening chapter has good stuff about having the boat built for him. I just got my copy, am due to leave tomorrow for Mexico in hopes of a Gould's, so having really haven't done more than just spot read parts. Hope this posting will be of interest to some of you. Worth Mathewson

 

[R. Greco]

Hey good luck on your quest for a Gould's..I got mine a few years ago,hunted with a nice guy named Manuel Enriquez of El Halcon outfitters..Youll probably be in the same area.Sierra Madre mountain range.I am off for Wyoming in a few days to get my wife her first Merriams...cant wait.
Good luck!

 

[Andrew Brenner]

I really enjoyed the book - I think I read it on line a few years ago. I've wanted to drop my sneak boat in the Ohio ever since. I'm sure it would be a much different adventure these days.