02438cam a22003733u 4500 21715 UtSlPG 20260610133511.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894 Away in the Wilderness Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-06-07 Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "Away in the Wilderness" by R. M. Ballantyne is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows the adventures of Jasper Derry, a skilled North American hunter, as he navigates the vast wilderness of Rupert's Land in his quest for love and companionship. Alongside him are his companions, an Indian named Arrowhead and a young artist named John Heywood, who together face the challenges and beauties of the untamed landscape. The opening portion of the book introduces Jasper Derry, establishing him as a charismatic and capable hunter by describing his appearance and equipment in detail. It highlights his strong, kind-hearted nature as he interacts with his surroundings and prepares for an expedition, fueled by his desire to reunite with a woman named Marie Laroche. The narrative also intertwines the relationships between the three companions as they embark on their journey filled with hunting, camaraderie, and the beauty of the wilderness. The reader is drawn into a vivid depiction of the landscape, complete with animals and the wilderness's raw excitement, setting the stage for the adventures to unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Indians of North America -- Juvenile fiction Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction Fur trade -- Juvenile fiction Frontier and pioneer life -- Juvenile fiction Outdoor life -- Juvenile fiction Great Lakes Region (North America) -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21715 62861 62861