The Young Voyageurs: Boy Hunters in the North by Mayne Reid

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Author Reid, Mayne, 1818-1883
Illustrator Harvey, William, 1796-1866
Title The Young Voyageurs: Boy Hunters in the North
Note Reading ease score: 74.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary "The Young Voyageurs: Boy Hunters in the North" by Captain Mayne Reid is a novel written in the mid-19th century. This adventure tale follows three brothers—Basil, Lucien, and Francois—who embark on a perilous journey from the southern United States to northern Canada after the death of their father. They aim to reunite with their uncle, who works for the Hudson's Bay Company, and their expedition is filled with challenges, including navigating treacherous terrain and encountering various wildlife. At the start of the story, the brothers are introduced as seasoned young hunters who have previously sought a white buffalo. Now, facing the loss of their father, they travel northward by canoe, relying on their ingenuity and knowledge of the wilderness. As they journey through the rugged Canadian landscape, they experience physical challenges due to the harsh conditions, lose much of their supplies in a rapid, and must use their skills in woodcraft and natural history to survive. This opening sets the stage for their forthcoming adventures and the bonds that unite the brothers as they face the trials of the wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Hunting stories
Subject Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Natural history -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Canada -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Wilderness survival -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Fur trade -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 23129
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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