Habits, Haunts and Anecdotes of the Moose and Illustrations from Life

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Habits, Haunts and Anecdotes of the Moose and Illustrations from Life

by Charles Albert Jones

EN·~59 minutes·7 chapters

Chapters

7 total

Habits Haunts and Anecdotes of The Moose and Illustrations from Life - By Burt Jones - Founder of the National Sportsman

0:22

NOTE TO THE READER.

0:45

PREFACE.

1:21

TO HIS LORDSHIP.

0:35

CHAPTER I.

14:19

CHAPTER II.

15:22

CHAPTER III.

26:47

Description

Step into the world of the North’s most iconic giant, where the author weaves together hunting tales, field observations, and striking photographs to bring the moose’s realm alive. Readers hear the rumble of distant thunder, feel the chill of winter‑clad swamps, and glimpse the animal’s massive silhouette as it pauses beside silent lakes. The narrative balances the thrill of the chase with the quiet reverence of a photographer’s lens, offering vivid snapshots of bull moose, calves, and the hidden corners they inhabit.

Beyond the excitement of the hunt, the book explores the moose’s sprawling haunts—from the pine‑fringed hills of Maine to the remote Canadian border—while noting the pressures that have thinned their numbers in recent decades. Anecdotes from seasoned outdoorsmen illustrate both the grandeur of a trophy and the growing urgency of conservation. Whether you’re a seasoned hunter, a nature photographer, or simply a lover of wilderness stories, this work invites you to share in the majesty and mystery of the moose’s enduring kingdom.

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Language

en

Duration

~59 minutes (57K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)

Release date

2011-08-21

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Charles Albert Jones

A keen observer of wildlife, this early natural-history writer is best known for a vivid book about moose behavior and life in the woods. His work mixes close observation with the kind of storytelling that still feels lively more than a century later.

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