Stickeen

Format:

• Book

Author/Creator:

• Muir, John, 1838-1914

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Stickeen" by John Muir is a narrative exploration, written in the early 20th century, that recounts a dramatic adventure in the wilderness of southeastern Alaska. The book focuses on John Muir's journey alongside a small dog named Stickeen, offering insights into nature, companionship, and the indomitable spirit of adventure. The story serves as both a personal memoir and a reflection on the bond between humans and animals in the face of the sublime and often treacherous wild. In this captivating tale, Muir describes how he initially regarded Stickeen as a "worthless" companion unfit for the perils of their expedition. However, as they navigate the harsh and icy landscape together, Stickeen reveals his remarkable courage and tenacity. The narrative reaches a thrilling climax during a fierce storm on a glacier, where Muir and the little dog confront life-threatening dangers posed by vast crevasses and unforgiving weather. Stickeen's transformation from a timid creature to a brave companion underscores themes of loyalty, resilience, and the profound connections that can form between species in challenging circumstances. Ultimately, the story showcases not only the beauty of Alaska's wilderness but also offers an intimate portrait of emotional growth and adventure shared between Muir and Stickeen. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Audrey Longhurst and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

• Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
• Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stickeen:_An_Adventure_with_a_Dog_and_a_Glacier
• Release date is 2004-03-01