Rob Nixon, the Old White Trader: A Tale of Central British North America

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Rob Nixon, the Old White Trader: A Tale of Central British North America

by William Henry Giles Kingston

EN·~2 hours·6 chapters

Chapters

6 total

Chapter One.

19:32

Chapter Two.

27:18

Chapter Three.

48:40

Chapter Four.

15:09

Chapter Five.

16:09

Chapter Six.

11:47

Description

The story opens on an endless prairie in central British North America, where the wind sweeps across tall grasses and the horizon stretches unbroken. A herd of massive bison roams the plain until a band of rugged hunters, their leather garb bright with feathers and paint, rides in, rifles blazing, turning the tranquil landscape into a chaotic tableau of blood and smoke. Amid the frenzy, a lone figure stands out—a weather‑worn, lightly‑skinned trader whose plain clothes and steady aim mark him as both an outsider and a master of the hunt.

As the hunt wanes, the trader's reputation among the warriors grows, hinting at a life spent balancing commerce, survival, and the harsh realities of frontier life. He carries the remnants of past expeditions—a rusted rifle, a skull, and other relics—that whisper of earlier journeys across the same windswept grasslands. Listeners will be drawn into his world of stark beauty, dangerous encounters, and the quiet determination of a man who has learned to navigate a wilderness that spares no one.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (133K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England

Release date

2010-11-30

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

William Henry Giles Kingston

William Henry Giles Kingston

1814–1880

Best known for stirring sea adventures and stories for young readers, this Victorian writer turned a life shaped by London and Portugal into fast-moving tales of courage, travel, and duty. His books helped make maritime adventure a lasting part of children's fiction.

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