Author: Hugh MacDonald
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781897009734
Category : Cape Breton Island (N.S.)
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Set in a 1920s coal-mining town, Trapper Boy is the story of 13-year-old JW Donaldson, a good student with a bright future. As school ended for the year in 1926, JW was looking forward to summer. Sure, he would have chores – feeding the horse and milking the goat, tending the garden, that kind of thing – but he would also have lots of time for fishing, building his cabin and reading. Lots of reading.But there is something worrying his parents. His father works in the mine, and there is a lot of talk around town about the mines. JW doesn’t know the details – Adults had a lot to worry about, and he was in no hurry to become one.Slowly, JW’s parents reveal the truth: his father’s hours at the mine have been reduced and they face difficult decisions to try to make ends meet. One such decision will have a previously unimagined impact on the young man’s life.
Trapper Boy
Author: Hugh MacDonald
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781897009734
Category : Cape Breton Island (N.S.)
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Set in a 1920s coal-mining town, Trapper Boy is the story of 13-year-old JW Donaldson, a good student with a bright future. As school ended for the year in 1926, JW was looking forward to summer. Sure, he would have chores – feeding the horse and milking the goat, tending the garden, that kind of thing – but he would also have lots of time for fishing, building his cabin and reading. Lots of reading.But there is something worrying his parents. His father works in the mine, and there is a lot of talk around town about the mines. JW doesn’t know the details – Adults had a lot to worry about, and he was in no hurry to become one.Slowly, JW’s parents reveal the truth: his father’s hours at the mine have been reduced and they face difficult decisions to try to make ends meet. One such decision will have a previously unimagined impact on the young man’s life.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781897009734
Category : Cape Breton Island (N.S.)
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Set in a 1920s coal-mining town, Trapper Boy is the story of 13-year-old JW Donaldson, a good student with a bright future. As school ended for the year in 1926, JW was looking forward to summer. Sure, he would have chores – feeding the horse and milking the goat, tending the garden, that kind of thing – but he would also have lots of time for fishing, building his cabin and reading. Lots of reading.But there is something worrying his parents. His father works in the mine, and there is a lot of talk around town about the mines. JW doesn’t know the details – Adults had a lot to worry about, and he was in no hurry to become one.Slowly, JW’s parents reveal the truth: his father’s hours at the mine have been reduced and they face difficult decisions to try to make ends meet. One such decision will have a previously unimagined impact on the young man’s life.
The Boy Scouts in A Trapper's Camp
Author: Thornton W. Burgess
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 181
Book Description
"The Boy Scouts in A Trapper's Camp" by Thornton W. Burgess. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 181
Book Description
"The Boy Scouts in A Trapper's Camp" by Thornton W. Burgess. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Jack the Young Trapper: An Eastern Boy's Fur Hunting in the Rocky Mountains
Author: George Bird Grinnell
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
In 'Jack the Young Trapper: An Eastern Boy's Fur Hunting in the Rocky Mountains' by George Bird Grinnell, readers are transported to the rugged wilderness of the Rocky Mountains where a young boy named Jack embarks on a thrilling adventure as a fur trapper. Grinnell's vivid descriptions immerse readers in the harsh yet beautiful landscapes of the American West, showcasing the challenges and triumphs of survival in the untamed frontier. Written in a straightforward and engaging style, this book offers a unique glimpse into the fur trading industry and the lives of trappers in the 19th century. George Bird Grinnell, a renowned naturalist and conservationist, drew on his own experiences in the wilderness to create 'Jack the Young Trapper'. His passion for wildlife preservation shines through in the detailed depictions of nature and the animals that inhabit the Rocky Mountains. Grinnell's expertise in the field adds depth and authenticity to Jack's story, making it a compelling and educational read for history buffs and nature enthusiasts alike. I highly recommend 'Jack the Young Trapper' to readers interested in adventure stories, nature writing, and American history. Grinnell's masterful storytelling and intimate knowledge of the subject matter make this book a must-read for anyone captivated by the allure of the wilds of the West.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
In 'Jack the Young Trapper: An Eastern Boy's Fur Hunting in the Rocky Mountains' by George Bird Grinnell, readers are transported to the rugged wilderness of the Rocky Mountains where a young boy named Jack embarks on a thrilling adventure as a fur trapper. Grinnell's vivid descriptions immerse readers in the harsh yet beautiful landscapes of the American West, showcasing the challenges and triumphs of survival in the untamed frontier. Written in a straightforward and engaging style, this book offers a unique glimpse into the fur trading industry and the lives of trappers in the 19th century. George Bird Grinnell, a renowned naturalist and conservationist, drew on his own experiences in the wilderness to create 'Jack the Young Trapper'. His passion for wildlife preservation shines through in the detailed depictions of nature and the animals that inhabit the Rocky Mountains. Grinnell's expertise in the field adds depth and authenticity to Jack's story, making it a compelling and educational read for history buffs and nature enthusiasts alike. I highly recommend 'Jack the Young Trapper' to readers interested in adventure stories, nature writing, and American history. Grinnell's masterful storytelling and intimate knowledge of the subject matter make this book a must-read for anyone captivated by the allure of the wilds of the West.
The Boy Trapper
Author: Harry Castlemon
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Adventure stories
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Adventure stories
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
The Boy's Book of Metals
Author: John Henry Pepper
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Chemistry
Languages : en
Pages : 524
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Chemistry
Languages : en
Pages : 524
Book Description
The Boy Trapper
Author: Harry Harry Castlemon
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781981348282
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
Excerpt oned, prosy way his two cousins had of enjoying themselves. Music, horseback-riding, hunting, fishing and visiting made up the round of their amusements, and Clarence could see no fun in such things. As soon as it grew dark he slipped out of the house, and leaning over a fence that ran between the barnyard and a potato-patch, lighted a cigar and settled into a comfortable position to enjoy it. He had not been there many minutes, before he was startled by the stealthy approach of two persons, a man and a boy, who stopped a short distance from him and began digging with a shovel. Clarence listened to the words which the man uttered for the encouragement of the boy, who was doing the work, and was amazed to learn that there was a fortune hidden in that field, and that these two had come there to dig it up. In his eagerness and excitement Clarence leaned half way over the fence, puffing vigorously at his cigar all the while. The little round ball of fire glowing through the darkness caught the eye of the boy, who
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781981348282
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
Excerpt oned, prosy way his two cousins had of enjoying themselves. Music, horseback-riding, hunting, fishing and visiting made up the round of their amusements, and Clarence could see no fun in such things. As soon as it grew dark he slipped out of the house, and leaning over a fence that ran between the barnyard and a potato-patch, lighted a cigar and settled into a comfortable position to enjoy it. He had not been there many minutes, before he was startled by the stealthy approach of two persons, a man and a boy, who stopped a short distance from him and began digging with a shovel. Clarence listened to the words which the man uttered for the encouragement of the boy, who was doing the work, and was amazed to learn that there was a fortune hidden in that field, and that these two had come there to dig it up. In his eagerness and excitement Clarence leaned half way over the fence, puffing vigorously at his cigar all the while. The little round ball of fire glowing through the darkness caught the eye of the boy, who
Hunter-trader-trapper
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Hunting
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Hunting
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
The Boy with the U.S. Trappers
Author: Francis Rolt-Wheeler
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Adventure stories
Languages : en
Pages : 462
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Adventure stories
Languages : en
Pages : 462
Book Description
Hunter-trader-trapper
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1014
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1014
Book Description
The Boy Trapper
Author: Castlemon Harry
Publisher: Hardpress Publishing
ISBN: 9781318835294
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Publisher: Hardpress Publishing
ISBN: 9781318835294
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.