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THE FIERY TOTEM - A TALE OF ADVENTURE IN THE - CANADIAN NORTH-WEST - BY - ARGYLL SAXBY, M.A., F.R.G.S. - AUTHOR OF - "BRAVES, WHITE AND RED" "COMRADES THREE!" - "TANGLED TRAILS" ETC. ETC. - SECOND IMPRESSION - LONDON - THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY - 4 Bouverie Street and 65 St. Paul's Churchyard
THE FIERY TOTEM
CHAPTER I - A PERILOUS PASSAGE
CHAPTER II - DEER-STALKING
CHAPTER III - THE LONELY CAMP
CHAPTER IV - FRIENDS OR FOES?
CHAPTER V - LOST IN THE FOREST
CHAPTER VI - THE MEDICINE MAN
CHAPTER VII - THE FRIEND IN NEED
CHAPTER VIII - NIGHT IN THE WIGWAM
Set against the wild, pine‑shadowed riverbanks of the Canadian north‑west, the story follows two fathers and their teenage sons as they launch a modest hunting expedition from a modest camp. Their banter and camaraderie reveal a blend of English sensibility and frontier grit, while the river’s steady pull hints at the hidden challenges of an untamed landscape. Early on, the group’s easy rhythm is disrupted by a sudden change in the current, prompting the boys to confront their own growing confidence and the unpredictable forces of nature.
As the canoe drifts toward a looming bend, the narrative weaves vivid descriptions of the surrounding forest, the crisp air, and the subtle signs of wildlife that surround the adventurers. Through playful dialogue and keen observation, listeners glimpse the delicate balance between youthful daring and the wisdom of seasoned guides, setting the stage for a series of tests that will shape the boys’ passage into true wilderness experience.
Full title
The Fiery Totem A Tale of Adventure in the Canadian North-West A Tale of Adventure in the Canadian North-West
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (229K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Delphine Lettau, Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2009-08-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Adventure on the Canadian prairie, the North-West, Africa, and Australia runs through these lively early 20th-century stories. Their author drew on a life that stretched from Shetland roots to Canada, the church, and time spent teaching in Australia.
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