Plain Tales of the North by Thierry Mallet

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Author Mallet, Thierry, 1884-1969
Title Plain Tales of the North
Note Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents A grave in Saskatchewan -- Traveling by canoe -- "Spot" -- In civilization -- A pilot -- Native mechanics -- War news in husky land -- A birch bark canoe -- A silver fox and a scarf -- Dead in the storm -- A strange team -- A moose story -- The little blue lake -- Forest fires -- An Indian wake -- A walrus story -- Mohican ... the wolf -- Fighting against starvation -- Wild animals in the water -- "Sunday" -- Filming a white bear on land -- Vermin and ants -- A greenhorn in a rapid -- Large fish -- A little Indian girl -- Outlawed in the barren lands -- One thousand years -- A practical joke -- Eskimo arithmetic -- "Caribou" -- In Siberia -- In the Hudson Straits -- Whiskey Jack -- Makejo -- Two little Eskimo boys -- An Indian warrior -- Burro -- Travelling in North Alberta -- Mother and cubs -- An old trader -- Wolverine -- "Spot" ... again -- Homesick -- Gotehe -- Pets in the wilderness -- An Eskimo guide in the barren lands -- Man and wife -- "Forty years ago" -- Fisher and porcupine -- The call of the wild north of fifty-three.
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Summary "Plain Tales of the North" by Thierry Mallet is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book shares the rich tapestry of life in the Far North, focusing on the experiences and traditions of those who inhabit these remote areas, including encounters with nature, wildlife, and the various characters of the region. The beginning of "Plain Tales of the North" introduces the reader to a stark, somber tale of a grave in Saskatchewan, where a young white woman rests under a cluster of jack-pines, marked only by four logs. This evocative story reflects on her life, full of struggle, and her untimely death in the unforgiving northern wilderness, where her husband, now a “squaw man,” has moved on without a second thought for her memory. The narrative sets the tone for the collection, highlighting themes of isolation, survival, and the poignant stories that arise from the harsh realities of life in the North, inviting readers to reflect on the deep connections between the land, its people, and their shared histories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Arctic regions
Category Text
EBook-No. 56828
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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