| Author |
Curwood, James Oliver, 1878-1927 |
| Illustrator |
Relyea, C. M. (Charles M.), 1863-1932 |
| Title |
The Wolf Hunters: A Tale of Adventure in the Wilderness
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Dave Macfarlane and PG Distributed
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| Summary |
"The Wolf Hunters: A Tale of Adventure in the Wilderness" by James Oliver Curwood is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set in the breathtaking Canadian wilderness, the story follows the adventures of young Roderick Drew and his friend Wabigoon as they navigate the challenges of life in the wild, contend with wolf packs, and deal with the elements. Alongside them is Mukoki, their wise and resourceful Indian guide, who adds depth to their survival quest. The opening of the book immerses the reader in the stark, cold beauty of the wilderness, capturing the tension and danger present as Roderick and Wabigoon flee from a pack of wolves. Their harrowing escape includes the vivid imagery of a dying moose and the instinctual fears that come with being hunted. In a frantic race for safety, the bond between the two young men, their shared experiences, and their reliance on Mukoki's guidance and knowledge emerge as central themes. As this thrilling tale unfolds, it promises to explore the interplay of humanity and nature while highlighting the formative journeys of its characters in a world both beautiful and perilous. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Wolves -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Indians of North America -- Canada -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Canada -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Wilderness survival -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Hunters -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Wolf hunting -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
12170 |
| Release Date |
Apr 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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