River Dreams

All of the writings in this section relate in some way to the six years we lived down on the James. They are not stories so much as they are unabashedly nostalgic vignettes, character sketches, and anecdotes. They are all based on fact, but, of course, liberties have been taken and names have been changed where necessary.

**Contents**
The Ballad of Dusty Dog	A Perfect Gentleman	A Cup of Cool Water
The Deer Stalker	A Season to Remember	Farewell Summer
Rex, Fanny, Horse Flies, and Me	Buried Treasure	Jake
Dragnasty	Holiday Cheer	Carnival
My Big Chance