000 02290cam a22003253u 4500
001 23497
003 UtSlPG
005 20260610133535.0
006 m
007 cr n
008 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
040 _aUtSlPG
041 7 _aen
_2iso639-1
050 4 _aPZ
100 1 _aFenn, George Manville,
_d1831-1909
245 1 0 _aThrough Forest and Stream: The Quest of the Quetzal
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 2007-11-15
508 _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520 _a"Through Forest and Stream: The Quest of the Quetzal" by George Manville Fenn is a fictional adventure novel likely written during the late 19th century. The story follows young Nat and his uncle, Dr. Dick, as they embark on a daring expedition in the jungles of South America to collect specimens, particularly the stunning quetzal bird, known for its vibrant plumage and long tail. As they traverse through the wilderness, they face various challenges that test their resourcefulness and courage. At the start of the narrative, the characters find themselves aboard a steamer, with Nat's uncle preparing for their excursion into the wild. The captain expresses concern about the dangers they might encounter, including harsh weather and potential confrontations with indigenous peoples. As the story progresses, they are dropped off to begin their expedition, and they quickly encounter a variety of troubles, including a tumultuous interaction with the ship's crew and the challenges of navigating the tangled jungle landscape. Their adventure intensifies with encounters involving threats from both animals and the elements, showcasing Fenn's characteristic blend of peril, humor, and the spirit of discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSouth America -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aIndians of South America -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aNaturalists -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23497
999 _c64549
_d64549