| Author |
Wallace, Dillon, 1863-1939 |
| Illustrator |
Palmer, Samuel M. |
| Title |
Ungava Bob: A Winter's Tale
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Jeannie Howse, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net)
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| Summary |
"Ungava Bob: A Winter's Tale" by Dillon Wallace is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story focuses on a young boy named Bob Gray, who embarks on an adventurous journey in the wilderness of Labrador in hopes of saving his sister from lifelong illness by trapping valuable furs. As Bob sets out into the harsh, unforgiving landscape, he faces numerous challenges and dangers, navigating the treachery of both nature and human rivals. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to Bob's life in the Labrador wilderness, where he dreams of hunting to provide for his family, especially his ailing sister, Emily. The narrative paints a vivid picture of the setting, the characters, and the atmosphere, illustrating Bob's determination to succeed against his hardships. Amidst this, a rivalry with Micmac John, a half-breed with dubious intentions, begins to unfold, hinting at the conflicts that will arise. As the opening chapters progress, Bob prepares for his winter hunt, showcasing his youthful optimism and courage as he ventures into the unknown, all while grappling with the weight of his responsibilities and the looming threat of danger. (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 |
Fur trade -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Labrador (N.L.) -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
16596 |
| Release Date |
Aug 25, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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