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The Watchers of the Trails - A Book of Animal Life
THE • WATCHERS - OF • THE • TRAIL - A • BOOK • OF • ANIMAL • LIFE • by - CHARLES • G • D • ROBERTS - Author of - "The Kindred of the Wild," "The Heart of the - Ancient Wood," "Barbara Ladd," "The Forge in - the Forest," "Poems," etc.
To - My Fellow of the Wild - Ernest Thompson Seton
Prefatory Note
Contents of the Book
The - Watchers of the Trails
The Freedom of the Black-faced Ram
The Master of Golden Pool
The Return to the Trails
The Little Wolf of the Pool
A collection of vivid sketches brings the hidden world of forest, field, and water to life, inviting listeners to walk alongside creatures whose lives unfold with quiet drama. The author blends careful observation with a storyteller’s eye, presenting each animal’s actions as clear, instinct‑driven episodes while hinting at the personalities that make each encounter unique. From a towering black bear on a lonely trail to the subtle dance of a black‑faced ram, the narratives feel both grounded in nature and gently lyrical.
The tales span a range of habitats—golden pools, snowy tundras, moonlit cornfields—introducing wolves, moose, wolves of the air, and even the mysterious “little people” of the sycamore. Each story captures a moment of freedom, rivalry, or unexpected kindness, allowing listeners to sense the rhythm of the wild without imposing human motives. The result is an intimate, respectful portrait of animal life that celebrates the simple, powerful drives that guide every creature’s path.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (371K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Roberta Staehlin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2008-06-07
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1860–1943
A pioneering Canadian poet and storyteller, he helped shape a distinctly Canadian voice in literature and became widely known for vivid nature writing and animal stories. His work made him one of the first Canadian authors to earn an international reputation.
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