
In a rugged, snow‑kissed valley, a close‑knit band of cave‑people await the annual arrival of the great reindeer herds. As the warm southern wind thaws the landscape, the animals begin their trek toward the river ford, and the tribe’s hunters, led by the seasoned Scarface, ready their spears and signals. From the cliff‑top, children and women watch the massive, moving forest of antlers with awe, their excitement echoing through the woods.
The story captures the rhythm of life in this ancient world: the careful orchestration of the hunt, the roles each member plays, and the subtle tension between predator and prey. While the hunters lie in wait, the community prepares to bring the bounty home, sharing the spoils and the stories that bind them together. Listeners are drawn into a vivid tableau of survival, tradition, and the timeless dance between humans and the wild.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (221K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, Anne Storer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2008-09-13
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1863–1944
A pioneering educator and writer, this American author turned early history and everyday work into lively stories for children. Her best-known books, including The Tree-Dwellers and The Early Cave-Men, helped generations of young readers imagine how people lived long ago.
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