02921cam a22003253u 4500 61211 UtSlPG 20260610134418.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 14009354 UtSlPG en iso639-1 F516 McConnell, Charles Allen, 1860-1955 Boys of the Old Sea Bed: Tales of Nature and Adventure Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-01-21 In the bed of an ancient sea -- Catching the fawn -- The great blue heron -- The forest fire -- The first deer hunt -- The Indian war dance -- The floating bog -- The wayside tavern -- Adventure on Lake Cheteck -- The paint mine -- Trapping game birds -- The moundbuilders -- Cooking in camp -- Winter in the lumber woods -- Over the rapids -- The gift of the flood -- The tragedy of the mounds -- College days. E-text prepared by Sonya Schermann, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "Boys of the Old Sea Bed: Tales of Nature and Adventure" by Charles Allen McConnell is a collection of adventure stories written in the early 20th century. The work captures the essence of boyhood experiences in nature, particularly focusing on the lives of two brothers, Robert and Ed Allen, as they navigate their adventures within the wilderness of Wisconsin. Through encounters with animals and lessons learned in the great outdoors, the book presents themes of friendship, bravery, and the realization of one’s place in the natural world. At the start of the tales, readers are introduced to the Allen family, who move into an ancient lakebed in Wisconsin after experiencing hardship with their hop farming venture. The opening chapters detail the exploratory spirit of the young brothers, emphasizing their close bond and budding friendships with neighbors, including a boy named Dauphin. As they settle into their new life, the Allens are depicted exploring the rich biodiversity around them, from discovering animal tracks to attempting adventures like catching a fawn and witnessing the beauty of nature. The narrative sets the stage for an exploration of both the joys and perils of boyhood in the wild, anchored by rich descriptions of the landscapes and the excitement of youthful discoveries. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Frontier and pioneer life -- Wisconsin -- Juneau County https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61211 102037 102037