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100	1		_aRoosevelt, Theodore, _d1858-1919
245	1	0	_aOutdoor pastimes of an American hunter
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2020
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2020-04-25
505	0		_aWith the cougar hounds -- A Colorado bear hunt -- Wolf-coursing -- Hunting in the cattle country; the prongbuck -- A shot at a mountain sheep -- The whitetail deer -- The mule-deer or Rocky Mountain blacktail -- The wapiti or round-horned elk -- Wilderness reserves; the Yellowstone Park -- Books on big game -- At home -- In the Louisiana canebrakes -- Small country neighbors.
508			_aProduced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520			_a"Outdoor Pastimes of an American Hunter" by Theodore Roosevelt is a collection of personal accounts and observations regarding hunting and outdoor life written in the late 19th century. The book reflects Roosevelt's passion for nature and wildlife, showcasing his hunting experiences on various adventures, particularly focusing on cougars and other big game in the American wilderness. It serves as both a memoir and a commentary on the natural world, steeped in the author's vivid recollections and insights into the behavior of both the animals and the ecosystem. The opening of the book presents an engaging narrative of Roosevelt's winter cougar hunt in the harsh terrain of Northwest Colorado, accompanied by companions and expertly trained hounds. He recounts the challenges they faced from the cold weather and rugged environment while illustrating the unique bond between the hunters and their dogs, who play a vital role in the chase. Roosevelt takes the reader through the thrilling experiences of tracking and confronting cougars, weaving in descriptions of the majestic landscape and the importance of conservation for wildlife. This initial chapter sets the tone for the rest of the book, blending adventure with an appreciation for the wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aHunting -- United States
653			_aHunting -- West (U.S.)
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61935
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