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

Chapters

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.

Details

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 fast-moving adventure stories for young readers, this Victorian writer filled his books with sea voyages, survival, and a strong sense of duty. He also helped bring popular European tales to English readers through translation and adaptation.

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