The Story of a Red Deer by Sir J. W. Fortescue

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Author Fortescue, J. W. (John William), Sir, 1859-1933
Title The Story of a Red Deer
Note Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The Story of a Red Deer" by Sir J. W. Fortescue is a fictional tale written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the life of a young red deer calf, as well as its observations of the natural world and its interactions with mother and other creatures. The book aims to convey themes of nature’s beauty, the instinctual lessons of survival, and the kinship between the deer and their environment. At the start of the story, the young red deer calf is introduced, nestled safely in a fern patch under the watchful gaze of its mother, a hind. The opening vividly depicts the calf's awakening to the world, filled with sensory details of the landscape, including the warmth of the sun and the sweet scents of the moor. As the narrative unfolds, the mother teaches the calf about safety, respect for other creatures, and its identity as a noble red deer. The calf's journey of growing up amidst the dangers of nature, the bonds within its family, and its budding awareness of the relationships among the animal kingdom lays the foundation for this enchanting story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Animals -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Natural history -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Death -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Hunting -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Red deer -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Fox hunting -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 33384
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 6, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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