
CHAPTER I—SWICKEY SHOOTS A BEAR
CHAPTER II—LOST FARM FOLK
CHAPTER III—MUCH ADO ABOUT BEELZEBUB
CHAPTER IV—THE COMPACT
CHAPTER V—A MIDNIGHT ADVENTURE
CHAPTER VI—TRAMWORTH
CHAPTER VII—THE BOOK AND THE “SPECS”
CHAPTER VIII—SMOKE FINDS EMPLOYMENT
CHAPTER IX—JIM CAMERON’S IDEA
CHAPTER X—BARNEY AXEL’S EXODUS
In this lively frontier tale, a headstrong fourteen‑year‑old named Swickey finds herself caught between the rugged demands of life on the edge of the woods and the playful chaos of her own imagination. When her father, a weather‑worn lumberjack, discovers that a mischievous bear has pilfered the family’s butter, he turns to his daughter for help, sparking a series of humorous attempts at hunting, counting cartridges, and bargaining with a sly kitten named Beelzebub. The story’s rich dialect and vivid descriptions bring the remote camp to life, from the whispering inland sea to the birch canoe drifting under a golden sunset.
Through witty banter and heartfelt moments, the narrative explores the bond between a determined girl and her seasoned father, as they navigate the challenges of wilderness survival and the everyday mysteries of camp life. Illustrated scenes add a charming visual layer, capturing the rustic humor and the awe‑inspiring landscape that frames Swickey’s early adventures. Listeners will be drawn into a world where humor, hardship, and youthful curiosity coexist in a timeless, heart‑warming portrait of frontier living.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (387K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2011-01-21
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1874–1945
A writer of western stories and verse, he brought frontier color to readers even though he never worked as a cowboy himself. Born in Canada to American parents, he went on to build a long career as a novelist, short-story writer, and poet.
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