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100 1 _aRoberts, Charles G. D., Sir,
_d1860-1943
245 1 4 _aThe House in the Water: A Book of Animal Stories
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-08-28
508 _aProduced by Roger Frank, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The House in the Water: A Book of Animal Stories" by Charles G. D. Roberts is a collection of animal stories written in the early 20th century. The narrative introduces a young boy who embarks on a journey through the wilderness, observing the fascinating lives of beavers, under the guidance of the seasoned woodsman Jabe Smith. The stories delve into themes of nature, wildlife, and the dynamics of life in the wild, as they vividly portray the boy’s interactions with the beautiful yet harsh wilderness. At the start of the book, the boy is captivated by the sound of what he believes to be beavers working at their dam during a serene night in the wilderness. He sneaks out to investigate and eventually discovers a beaver lodge, filled with excitement and determination to learn about these remarkable creatures. Throughout the opening chapters, Roberts establishes a sense of wonder and admiration for nature, showcasing the boy's blend of youthful curiosity and respect for the woodsman's knowledge. Their interactions provide valuable lessons about the beavers' lifestyles and their engineering skills, setting the tone for a rich exploration of animal life and the intricate relationships within the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAnimals -- Anecdotes
700 1 _aBull, Charles Livingston,
_d1874-1932
700 1 _aSmith, Frank Vining,
_d1879-1967
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29839
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