02546cam a22003253u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000032001122450158001442640051003023000047003533360026004003370026004263380036004525000031004885050124005195080044006435201369006875340045020566530032021016530028021338560042021619990017022036183UtSlPG20260610133149.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aParker, Gilbert,d1862-193212aA Romany of the Snows, vol. 4 :bBeing a Continuation of the Personal Histories of "Pierre and His People" and the Last Existing Records of Pretty Pierre 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-07-010 aLittle Babiche -- At Point o' Bugles -- The spoil of the puma -- The trail of the sun dogs -- The pilot of Belle Amour.  aThis eBook was produced by David Widger  a"A Romany of the Snows, vol. 4" by Gilbert Parker is a novel likely written during the late 19th century. The narrative follows the lives of a diverse cast of characters in the harsh yet beautiful North, with particular focus on Pierre and Little Babiche as they navigate the trials of survival against the backdrop of a mythical and rugged landscape. The themes of camaraderie, love, loss, and the harsh realities of nature are interwoven throughout the story, evoking a sense of adventure and a deep connection to the land.  At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Pierre as he recounts the fateful winter journey of Little Babiche, a mail carrier in the unforgiving North. Pierre recalls the challenges Babiche faced while traversing treacherous trails with only his sled and dogs for company. The chilling beauty of the icy landscape and the life-threatening dangers of the cold set the stage for the gripping tale of survival, bond, and sacrifice. As Pierre describes his encounter with Little Babiche and the discovery of the frozen man beneath a polar bear, the story delves deep into themes of loyalty, remembrance, and the fleeting nature of life in the face of adversity. This opening sets a profound tone for the exploration of humanity's relationship with nature that unfolds throughout the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCanada, Northern -- Fiction  aShort stories, Canadian40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6183  c48205d48205