| Author |
Hornibrook, Isabel, 1859-1952 |
| Title |
Camp and Trail: A Story of the Maine Woods
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Curtis Weyant, Josephine Paolucci, Joshua Hutchinson and
the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
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| Summary |
"Camp and Trail: A Story of the Maine Woods" by Isabel Hornibrook is a captivating adventure novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story focuses on the experiences of two young men, Neal Farrar and Cyrus Garst, as they navigate the thrilling and challenging wilderness of Northern Maine, engaging in both hunting and the comradery of camp life. The narrative paints a vivid picture of the natural world, emphasizing a respect for wildlife rather than a mere pursuit of sport. At the start of the book, the opening chapter introduces readers to Neal and Cyrus as they silently glide on a canoe over Squaw Pond, prepared for a midnight deer-hunting expedition known as "jacking." Their dialogue hints at their contrasting backgrounds—Neal being an inexperienced Englishman overwhelmed by the eerie stillness of the woods, while Cyrus embodies the seasoned American woodsman. The tension builds as they encounter a magnificent buck, but their hunt is interrupted by Neal's nervous outburst, prompting comic and chaotic moments. This blend of adventure, emotion, and lightheartedness sets the tone for their journey of discovery, which unfolds with themes of friendship, exploration, and the beauty of nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Animals -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
Camping -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Natural history -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Maine -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Outdoor life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Hunting -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Trails -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
13946 |
| Release Date |
Nov 4, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
180 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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