The Peck, Robert Morris 1839-1909 creator Grinnell, George Bird 1849-1938 text utu 2017 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Wolf Hunters: A Story of the Buffalo Plains" by Robert Morris Peck is a historical novel likely written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the adventures of three former soldiers – Robert Peck, Tom Vance, and Jack Flanagan – as they embark on a winter expedition to hunt wolves and collect buffalo pelts for profit in the buffalo range of Kansas during the Civil War. The narrative provides insight into the challenges and dangers of frontier life, particularly the threat posed by both nature and hostile characters. At the start of the book, the three ex-soldiers, recently discharged from military service, ponder their next steps. Tom proposes a plan to hunt wolves in the buffalo range, which excites his companions. He outlines a meticulous strategy for gathering the necessary supplies and forming a camp in the heart of the buffalo range. The opening chapters establish their camaraderie, resolve to work together, and highlight the backdrop of a rugged, often perilous landscape filled with the potential for both adventure and conflict, foreshadowing the encounters they are likely to face during their journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2017-10-09 Produced by David E. Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Frontier and pioneer life -- Kansas Hunting -- Kansas F590.3 Original publication data not identified 14015753 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55720 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55720 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134302.0 55720