Frank in the Woods by Harry Castlemon
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"Frank in the Woods" by Harry Castlemon is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows the adventures of four boys—Frank, Archie, George, and Harry—who are passionate about nature and hunting. They embark on a journey into the woods during winter, aiming to visit Frank's Uncle Joe while encountering various challenges and adventures along the way. At the start of the narrative, the boys are found in an encampment,
recovering from a hard day's fox-hunting. As they prepare for their trip to Uncle Joe's cabin, they grapple with the exhilaration and dangers of winter wilderness. Frank exhibits his resourcefulness by suggesting they utilize sleds to carry their supplies, setting the stage for their explorations. The opening chapters paint a vivid picture of their camaraderie and determination, showcasing their encounters with challenges such as wildlife and the harsh conditions of the woods, while weaving in the allure of adventure and natural exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Castlemon, Harry, 1842-1915 |
|---|---|
| Title | Frank in the Woods |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Greg Bergquist, Matthew Wheaton, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (archive.org/details/americana) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Boys -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Mexican War, 1846-1848 -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | West (U.S.) -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Hunters -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 42307 |
| Release Date | Mar 11, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 365 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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