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RED FOX
Prefatory Note
Contents of the Book
A List of the Full-Page Drawings in the Book
Red Fox - CHAPTER I. “THE PRICE OF HIS LIFE”
CHAPTER II. THE LESSONS OF THE WILD
CHAPTER III. BLACK MARKS AND BIRCHINGS
CHAPTER IV. ALONE IN THE WORLD
CHAPTER V. MATING AND MASTERY
CHAPTER VI. BURNING SPUR AND BLINDING CLAW
In the quiet dawning of an April morning across the mixed woodlands and farmed slopes of eastern Canada, a red fox awakens to the distant chorus of hunting dogs. The story follows this unusually strong and keen‑witted animal as he navigates the shifting patterns of spring, from lingering snow patches to the fresh green of birch and maple. Through vivid description and careful observation, the narrative paints a portrait of a creature whose instincts and cleverness set him apart from his littermates.
Early on, the fox confronts the menacing joy of the dogs’ pursuit, testing the limits of his speed, camouflage, and cunning. He darts between juniper bushes and burrows, weighing each decision with a sharp, almost human‑like foresight that feels both natural and extraordinary. As the chase unfolds, listeners glimpse a world where predator and prey share a fragile balance, and the fox’s daring choices shape the course of his adventurous career.
Full title
Red Fox The Story of His Adventurous Career in the Ringwaak Wilds and of His Final Triumph over the Enemies of His Kind The Story of His Adventurous Career in the Ringwaak Wilds and of His Final Triumph over the Enemies of His Kind
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (290K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Marcia Brooks, Stephen Hutcheson & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net
Release date
2014-06-16
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1860–1943
A pioneering Canadian poet and storyteller, he helped shape a distinct national literature and became one of the first Canadian writers to earn an international audience. He is especially remembered for vivid nature writing and animal stories rooted in the landscapes of New Brunswick.
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