Quote by: Peter Matthiessen

Around about now, young John Owen comes out of the shack lugging my old musket from the War. At six years of age, our youngest boy already knew his business. Not a word, just brings the shooting iron somewhat closer so's he don't waste powder, then hoists her up, set to haul back on the trigger. I believe his plan was to shoot this feller, get the story later.


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Author Bio


  • NamePeter Matthiessen
  • DescriptionAmerican novelist
  • BornMay 22, 1927
  • DiedApril 5, 2014
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionNovelist; Writer
  • WorksThe Snow Leopard
  • AwardsNational Book Award; John Burroughs Medal