Rob Nixon, the Old White Trader: A Tale of Central British North America
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"Rob Nixon, the Old White Trader: A Tale of Central British North America" by W.H.G. Kingston is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story follows Rob Nixon, an aging white hunter, as he traverses the perilous American wilderness, facing both physical dangers and existential questions about life, death, and faith. At its core, the narrative explores themes of survival, redemption, and the collision of cultures as Nixon
encounters Indigenous peoples who challenge his worldview. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to a vast, silent prairie where Rob Nixon participates in a frantic buffalo hunt, showcasing his skills as an experienced hunter. However, an accident leaves him injured and alone, surrounded by wolves, forcing him to confront not only his physical challenges but also his lack of spiritual connection. In this desperate state, he is rescued by Peter, a Christian Ojibway Indian, who embodies a transformative love and faith that Nixon struggles to comprehend. Their ensuing journey highlights Nixon's moral and spiritual evolution, intertwining survival with a burgeoning understanding of compassion and redemption amid the stark realities of frontier life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880 |
|---|---|
| Title | Rob Nixon, the Old White Trader: A Tale of Central British North America |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christian life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Hunters -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Survival -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Prairies -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Ojibwa Indians -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | West (U.S.) -- Description and travel -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 34495 |
| Release Date | Nov 30, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 396 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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