| Author |
Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894 |
| Title |
The Dog Crusoe and His Master: A Story of Adventure in the Western Prairies
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Dave Morgan, Bradley Norton and PG Distributed Proofreaders
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| Summary |
"The Dog Crusoe and His Master: A Story of Adventure in the Western Prairies" by Robert Michael Ballantyne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young man named Dick Varley and his loyal dog, Crusoe, as they embark on adventurous escapades in the untamed wilderness of the American West, encountering various challenges and characters along the way. The themes of friendship and survival against the backdrop of frontier life shine through from the outset. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the backwoods settlement where Dick lives, with a particular focus on the origins and early life of Crusoe, his Newfoundland dog. We learn of Crusoe’s fortunate survival from a near-death incident in his puppyhood, tying his fate closely to that of his master, Dick. As the narrative unfolds, we meet the settlers of the Mustang Valley, including Major Hope and other colorful characters, setting the stage for a tale filled with excitement and promise. The strong bond between Dick and Crusoe is emphasized in a life where both must navigate challenges posed by nature and their surroundings, foreshadowing the adventures that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Dogs -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
10929 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 27, 2004 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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