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Three friends have set up a modest camp on the banks of a quiet Michigan stream, their tents pitched among towering pines and the scent of fresh timber. They’re armed with modest rifles, a keen sense of humor, and a shared love for the outdoors that makes every rustle and ripple feel like an invitation to adventure. Their easy camaraderie is evident as they trade jokes while keeping a watchful eye on their supplies.
The peace is broken when a sleek, bell‑tipped lynx darts out of the woods and snatches a prized piece of ham from their gear. The boys scramble, guns half‑raised, spreading out to track the elusive predator and protect what remains of their provisions. Their pursuit turns into a lively lesson in tracking, patience, and the wild habits of the forest’s most secretive hunters.
Through witty banter and hands‑on action, the story offers a charming glimpse of early‑twentieth‑century camp life, peppered with practical woodcraft tips and vivid descriptions of pine‑filled wilderness. Listeners will enjoy the blend of humor, friendship, and the thrill of a real‑world chase, all while gaining a deeper appreciation for nature’s clever inhabitants.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (262K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Giovanni Fini and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2015-10-19
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1854–1938
A prolific American adventure writer, he turned out hundreds of boys' stories and dime novels across a career that stretched for roughly 60 years. Writing under St. George Rathborne and many pen names, he became especially known for fast-moving outdoor tales.
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