Lost Farm Camp by Henry Herbert Knibbs
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"Lost Farm Camp" by Harry Herbert Knibbs is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the lives of Hoss Avery and his daughter Swickey, who live a secluded life in the northern timberlands, and their encounters with both the natural world and those who come to work in the area. The early chapters introduce Swickey as a budding hunter alongside her father, highlighting themes of family,
survival, and the simplicity of life away from urban distractions. The opening of the book establishes a picturesque yet wild setting, where old man Avery is concerned about a bear damaging their supplies. As the story unfolds, we see a charming dynamic between Avery and Swickey, marked by their humorous exchanges over hunting and the challenges of living off the land. Swickey's excitement to shoot a bear also reveals her adventurous spirit, contrasting with her father’s cautious demeanor. When she successfully takes down a bear, it marks a pivotal moment in her coming-of-age story, while the introduction of new characters, such as David Ross, who comes seeking a rustic life, hints at deeper plots and relationships that will develop as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Knibbs, Henry Herbert, 1874-1945 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Cue, Harold James, 1887-1961 |
| Title | Lost Farm Camp |
| Credits | Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Maine -- Fiction |
| Subject | Fathers and daughters -- Fiction |
| Subject | Logging -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35034 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-35034-9 |
| Release Date | Jan 21, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 398 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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