The Wilderness Castaways by Dillon Wallace

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Author Wallace, Dillon, 1863-1939
Illustrator Watson, Hy S. (Henry Summer), 1868-1933
Title The Wilderness Castaways
Note Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Rod Crawford, Dave Morgan,
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Summary "The Wilderness Castaways" by Dillon Wallace is an adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Paul Densmore, a wealthy and somewhat undisciplined young man, as he embarks on a summer journey to Hudson Bay with experienced sportsmen George Remington and Henry Ainsworth. As they prepare for bear hunting and fishing, Paul struggles with his lack of experience in the wilderness, setting the stage for both personal growth and thrilling encounters. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to Captain Zachariah Bluntt and his crew as they wait impatiently for Paul to board the ship "North Star". The dynamics between the characters foreshadow the challenges ahead, particularly as Paul, who is somewhat spoiled and careless, begins to clash with the more competent and rugged crew members. As they set sail, the characters anticipate their hunting adventure, but tension builds when Paul’s irresponsibility leads to dire consequences. The opening vividly describes their preparations and personalities, hinting at the harsh realities the group will soon face as they navigate the vast, unforgiving wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Canada, Eastern -- Description and travel -- Fiction
Subject Outdoor life -- Canada, Eastern -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 42382
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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