The Watchers of the Trails: A Book of Animal Life by Sir Charles G. D. Roberts
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"The Watchers of the Trails: A Book of Animal Life" by Sir Charles G. D. Roberts is a collection of fictional stories about the lives of various animals, likely written in the early 20th century. Through a blend of factual observation and narrative storytelling, the book explores the behaviors, struggles, and interactions of wildlife in their natural habitats. It captures the essence of the wilderness and the vivid experiences of its inhabitants,
making it an engaging read for nature enthusiasts. At the start of the book, the narrative introduces several animal characters, including a black-faced ram who escapes captivity to explore the wilderness for the first time. His journey is filled with discovery and an innate drive for freedom, contrasted with the dangers he faces from other creatures. The opening segments paint a rich picture of life in the wild, detailing not only the ram's adventures but also the interactions between other animals, such as ewes, lynxes, and ultimately, a bear that threatens their safety. This beginning sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the natural world's intricacies, characterizing both the beauty and perils of animal life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Roberts, Charles G. D., Sir, 1860-1943 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Watchers of the Trails: A Book of Animal Life |
| Credits |
Produced by Roberta Staehlin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Animals -- Anecdotes |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 25718 |
| Release Date | Jun 7, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 8669 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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