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050 4 _aPZ
100 1 _aReid, Mayne,
_d1818-1883
245 1 4 _aThe Boy Hunters
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
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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