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100 1 _aBallantyne, R. M.
_q(Robert Michael),
_d1825-1894
245 1 4 _aThe Dog Crusoe and His Master: A Story of Adventure in the Western Prairies
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-02-01
508 _aProduced by Dave Morgan, Bradley Norton and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"The Dog Crusoe and His Master: A Story of Adventure in the Western Prairies" by Robert Michael Ballantyne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young man named Dick Varley and his loyal dog, Crusoe, as they embark on adventurous escapades in the untamed wilderness of the American West, encountering various challenges and characters along the way. The themes of friendship and survival against the backdrop of frontier life shine through from the outset. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the backwoods settlement where Dick lives, with a particular focus on the origins and early life of Crusoe, his Newfoundland dog. We learn of Crusoe’s fortunate survival from a near-death incident in his puppyhood, tying his fate closely to that of his master, Dick. As the narrative unfolds, we meet the settlers of the Mustang Valley, including Major Hope and other colorful characters, setting the stage for a tale filled with excitement and promise. The strong bond between Dick and Crusoe is emphasized in a life where both must navigate challenges posed by nature and their surroundings, foreshadowing the adventures that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDogs -- Fiction
653 _aAdventure stories
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10929
999 _c52378
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