02196cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000190011324500410013226400510017330000470022433600260027133700260029733800360032350000310035950801010039052012150049153400450170665300210175170000500177285600430182299900170186544347UtSlPG20260610134022.0mcr n260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aFielding, Jane10aMaster Reynard: The History of a Fox 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2013 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2013-12-04 aE-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Diane Monico, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team a"Master Reynard: The History of a Fox" by Jane Fielding and J. C. Tregarthen is a fictional narrative likely written in the early 20th century. This engaging tale introduces readers to the world from the perspective of a young fox, Master Reynard, as he navigates his experiences and adventures in the wild. The story centers around themes of survival, family bonds, and the challenges faced in the natural world. At the start of the book, readers are immersed in the life of a young fox cub and his experiences growing up in a secluded den on a cliffside overlooking the sea. The narrator describes the sheltered life with his mother and sisters, reflecting on their playful antics and the protective nature of their mother, who keeps them hidden from dangers during the day. As the narrative unfolds, it introduces a growing awareness of the threats around them, including predators and human intrusion, signifying a shift from a carefree youth to the realization of the harsher realities of life in the wild. The opening effectively sets the stage for Master Reynard's journey of growth, discovery, and resilience against the backdrop of nature’s challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aFoxes -- Fiction1 aTregarthen, J. C.q(John Coulson),d1854-193340uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44347 c85186d85186