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100	1		_aQuiroga, Horacio, _d1878-1937
245	1	0	_aSouth American Jungle Tales
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2014
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2014-06-20
508			_aProduced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"South American Jungle Tales" by Horacio Quiroga is a collection of imaginative short stories written in the early 20th century. These tales explore the vibrant wildlife and unique landscapes of the South American jungle, often anthropomorphizing animals to convey moral lessons or entertain readers. Each story is rich with local flavor and reflects the deep connection between nature and the creatures that inhabit it. The opening portion introduces readers to a powerful narrative about the rivers of South America, particularly focusing on a rich, vibrant ecosystem around the Yabebirì river. The tale begins with a brave man who defends the local fish from being hunted cruelly with dynamite, which earns him the gratitude of the fish, specifically the rays. When the man is attacked by a panther, the rays come together to protect him, showcasing themes of friendship, courage, and loyalty as they prepare to defend him against the impending threat. This setting sets the tone for the rest of the collection, highlighting the interconnectedness of life in the jungle and the moral dilemmas faced by its inhabitants. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aAnimals -- Juvenile fiction
700	1		_aRipley, Aiden Lassell, _d1896-1969
700	1		_aLivingston, Arthur, _d1883-1944
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46051
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