The Litsey, Edwin Carlile 1874-1970 creator Bull, Charles Livingston 1874-1932 text utu 2018 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Race of the Swift" by Edwin Carlile Litsey is a collection of animal stories written in the early 20th century. The book portrays the struggles of wildlife, primarily through the lens of various animal characters that embody their innate instincts and natural behaviors. In the opening tale, the focus is on a desperate she-fox who is driven by maternal instincts to find food for her starving young. At the start of "The Race of the Swift," the narrative introduces a she-fox that navigates the rugged landscape in search of sustenance for her hungry litter. The vivid descriptions of her environment evoke a sense of desolation, yet there is an underlying tension as she encounters various obstacles in her quest for food. The she-fox's internal struggle, marked by her desperation and intelligence, highlights themes of survival and maternal love. As she scouts for an easy meal among the farms, the narrative captures her cunning and resilience amid the relentless dangers she faces, including the presence of hunting dogs. The tale intricately sets the stage for a naturalistic exploration of wildlife and their instinctual behaviors. (This is an automatically generated summary.) The race of the swift -- The robber baron -- The ghost coon -- The spoiler of the folds -- The fight on the tree-bridge -- The guardian of the flock -- The king of the northern slope. Release date is 2018-01-25 Produced by Barry Abrahamsen 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 Animals -- Fiction Short stories, American PS Original publication data not identified 05032679 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56430 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56430 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134312.0 56430