Black Beaver, the Trapper

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lewis, James Campbell, 1879-

Contributor:

Lewis, G. Edward (George Edward)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Black Beaver, the Trapper" by James Campbell Lewis and George Edward Lewis is an autobiographical account written in the early 20th century. This narrative centers on the life of Black Beaver, a trapper whose experiences span adventurous travels through North America, particularly Alaska, alongside the struggles and survival techniques of wilderness living. The author conveys a firsthand perspective on trapping, hunting, and interacting with various cultures throughout his journeys. At the start of the book, the introduction sets the stage for the tale by establishing Black Beaver's unique voice and background. He shares anecdotes from his childhood that ignited his passion for the wilderness and trapping, describing early experiences with animals and the adventures that shaped him. The narrative captures his transition from a curious boy to an accomplished trapper, enriched by encounters with Native Americans and other trapper legends. Through humorous storytelling, he hints at the knowledge he gained in the field, emphasizing his adeptness in navigating the challenges of life as a trapper while also foreshadowing the remarkable adventures that lie ahead in the depths of the Alaskan wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Greg Bergquist and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 74.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2008-08-14