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Petoskey - This is the small town that is apparently centered around agriculture in which Nick spends his early years.

Hortons Bay - This is the setting for most of the stories in A Soldier Home and is close to Nick's childhood home of Petoskey.

Switzerland - After getting married, Nick spends a considerable amount of time here skiing with his friend George.

Fishing - This is one of Nick's favorite hobbies, which he learned from his father when he was very young.

Hunting - This is a favorite hobby of Nick's and is a skill he relies upon to survive in several stories.

Streams - Nick spends a considerable amount of time here in the stories, fishing for trout.

Skiing - Nick takes this up as a hobby after his marriage.

World War I - Nick serves as a soldier and sometimes as a hospital...

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