The Fiery Totem A Tale of Adventure in the Canadian North-West

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The Fiery Totem A Tale of Adventure in the Canadian North-West

by C. F. Argyll Saxby

EN·~3 hours·24 chapters

Chapters

24 total
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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

0:52
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THE FIERY TOTEM

0:01
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CHAPTER I - A PERILOUS PASSAGE

9:36
4

CHAPTER II - DEER-STALKING

8:18
5

CHAPTER III - THE LONELY CAMP

11:44
6

CHAPTER IV - FRIENDS OR FOES?

8:27
7

CHAPTER V - LOST IN THE FOREST

13:24
8

CHAPTER VI - THE MEDICINE MAN

15:28
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CHAPTER VII - THE FRIEND IN NEED

17:40
10

CHAPTER VIII - NIGHT IN THE WIGWAM

14:42

Description

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.

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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.

About the author

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C. F. Argyll Saxby

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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