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100 1 _aGrosvenor, Abbie Johnston,
_d1865-1948
245 1 0 _aStrange Stories of the Great River: The Adventures of a Boy Explorer
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-02-17
508 _aProduced by Beth Baran and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
520 _a"Strange Stories of the Great River: The Adventures of a Boy Explorer" by Johnston Grosvenor is a historical fiction work likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around a young boy, Anthony Auguelle, who accompanies famous French explorers like Louis Joliet and Jacques Marquette on their quest to discover and explore the mighty Mississippi River. The book offers a blend of adventure, cultural encounters, and insights into the early days of exploration in the New World. The opening portion introduces readers to Anthony and the vibrant setting of the Great River, where he finds himself amidst a cacophony of trade, music, and anticipation for a special festival day. The narrative exhibits rich imagery of the natural landscape and the diverse cultures of the time, such as the French traders and the indigenous tribes. As the story unfolds, Anthony's character is revealed through his interactions, notably his musical talent, playful spirit, and his role in mediating between the native tribes and the French explorers. The volume captures the spirit of adventure and the historical backdrop of the Mississippi River’s exploration, setting the stage for Anthony’s exciting journey ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMississippi River -- Discovery and exploration -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aLouderback, Walt,
_d1887-1941
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48295
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