02372cam a22003373u 4500 61427 UtSlPG 20260610134421.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 16011583 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Verrill, A. Hyatt (Alpheus Hyatt), 1871-1954 Marooned in the Forest: The Story of a Primitive Fight for Life 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 2020-02-17 Produced by Roger Frank (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library as digitized by Google.) "Marooned in the Forest: The Story of a Primitive Fight for Life" by A. Hyatt Verrill is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows the harrowing journey of a modern-day Crusoe who finds himself stranded in the wilderness after a canoe accident. The story explores themes of survival, self-reliance, and the deep connection with nature as the protagonist learns to adapt to his harsh environment. The opening of the book introduces the protagonist who, after an unexpected capsize in a river, finds himself struggling to survive alone in the wilderness without food, fire, or shelter. The perilous moments leading to his near-drowning set the stage for a profound transformation as he awakens on the bank of the river, realizing he must rely on his ingenuity to endure. He begins to gather materials to make fire and gradually learns to forage for food, using survival techniques that reflect his knowledge of woodcraft and nature. Throughout this initial portion, the reader gains insight into his desperate yet determined mindset as he tackles the immediate challenges of shelter, food, and warmth, establishing a foundation for the gripping adventure that lies ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Adventure stories Wilderness survival -- Juvenile fiction Robinsonades https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61427 102253 102253