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_aReid, Mayne, _d1818-1883 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Boy Hunters |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2007-04-27 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England | ||
| 520 | _a"The Boy Hunters" by Captain Mayne Reid is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around three adventurous boys who embark on an expedition to capture the hide of a rare and coveted white buffalo, inspired by their father, a hunter-naturalist. Alongside their thrilling quest, the book presents an exploration of the flora and fauna of the American prairies, blending adventure with nature study. At the start of the narrative, the setting is introduced as a quaint house near the Mississippi River, home to Colonel Landi, a distinguished naturalist with an injured leg, and his three sons: Basil, Lucien, and Francois. The boys eagerly volunteer to venture into the wild prairies after their father expresses a desire to obtain a perfect white buffalo skin, prompting a discussion within the family about the feasibility of such an endeavor. As excitement builds, the bond between the father and sons is highlighted, showcasing their respective personalities—Basil being the courageous hunter, Lucien the studious naturalist, and Francois the playful prankster—all of which sets the stage for their forthcoming adventures in the wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aAnimals -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aIndians of North America -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aAdventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aNatural history -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aWest (U.S.) -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aHunting -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21236 |
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