02402cam a22004093u 4500 64366 UtSlPG 20260610134501.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 12031249 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Castlemon, Harry, 1842-1915 The Young Wild-Fowlers Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Rod and gun series Release date is 2021-01-22 Richard Tonsing, David Edwards, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Young Wild-Fowlers" by Harry Castlemon is a novel written in the late 19th century. This story follows a group of boys, particularly Don Gordon, as they embark on duck hunting adventures in Maryland while uncovering the conflicts between sport hunters and poachers. The backdrop of the narrative includes the natural beauty of the Chesapeake Bay and the thrilling dynamics of their youthful escapades. At the start of the story, Don Gordon and his friends are excitedly staying at Egan's home, eager to hunt waterfowl during the prime season. They share tales of hunting while absorbing the vibrant atmosphere of the bay, aware of the poaching activities that threaten their sport. The dialogue unfolds around their preparations and the local threat posed by market shooters, shedding light on their camaraderie and the challenges they face. The opening sets the tone for a coming-of-age story rich with adventure, friendship, and the ethics of hunting. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Animals -- Juvenile fiction Adventure stories Camping -- Juvenile fiction Natural history -- Juvenile fiction Hunting -- Juvenile fiction Poaching -- Juvenile fiction Waterfowl shooting -- Juvenile fiction Rod and gun series https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64366 105189 105189