02624cam a22003973u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000520011324500180016526400510018330000470023433600260028133700260030733800360033350000310036950800470040052013220044753400450176965300320181465300400184665300320188665300490191865300500196765300440201765300400206165300310210165300340213285600430216699900170220921718UtSlPG20260610133511.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aBallantyne, R. M.q(Robert Michael),d1825-189414aThe Big Otter 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-06-07  aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England  a"The Big Otter" by R. M. Ballantyne is a novel written in the late 19th century. This adventure story follows the experiences of George Maxby (nicknamed Max) and his friend Jack Lumley as they navigate the challenges of life in the harsh, cold wilderness of the American backwoods. The two friends embark on hunting expeditions, camp amidst snow and ice, and encounter various trials, evoking themes of camaraderie, resilience, and exploration of both the physical and emotional landscapes of their lives in the remote north.  The opening of the book introduces the characters of Max and Lumley as they prepare for a winter camping trip in extreme cold, revealing their strong friendship and affable banter. The narrative describes their adventures in the snow, including their hunting encounters and the challenges of camping in a snowbed, along with the beauty and dangers of their frigid environment. As they struggle against the elements, the text highlights their resourcefulness and determination, setting the stage for further adventures and discoveries in the frozen wilderness. The friendship between the two main characters serves as a central theme, resonating throughout their experiences in this remote outpost where human connection is as vital as survival. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAnimals -- Juvenile fiction  aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction  aFishing -- Juvenile fiction  aIndians of North America -- Juvenile fiction  aAdventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction  aVoyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction  aNatural history -- Juvenile fiction  aWinter -- Juvenile fiction  aAccidents -- Juvenile fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21718  c62864d62864