Kingston, William Henry Giles 1814-1880 creator text utu 2010 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Rob Nixon, the Old White Trader: A Tale of Central British North America" by W.H.G. Kingston is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story follows Rob Nixon, an aging white hunter, as he traverses the perilous American wilderness, facing both physical dangers and existential questions about life, death, and faith. At its core, the narrative explores themes of survival, redemption, and the collision of cultures as Nixon encounters Indigenous peoples who challenge his worldview. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to a vast, silent prairie where Rob Nixon participates in a frantic buffalo hunt, showcasing his skills as an experienced hunter. However, an accident leaves him injured and alone, surrounded by wolves, forcing him to confront not only his physical challenges but also his lack of spiritual connection. In this desperate state, he is rescued by Peter, a Christian Ojibway Indian, who embodies a transformative love and faith that Nixon struggles to comprehend. Their ensuing journey highlights Nixon's moral and spiritual evolution, intertwining survival with a burgeoning understanding of compassion and redemption amid the stark realities of frontier life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2010-11-30 Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England Original publication data not identified Christian life -- Juvenile fiction Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction Hunters -- Juvenile fiction Survival -- Juvenile fiction Prairies -- Juvenile fiction Ojibwa Indians -- Juvenile fiction West (U.S.) -- Description and travel -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34495 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34495 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133804.0 34495