Camp and Trail: A Story of the Maine Woods by Isabel Hornibrook

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Author Hornibrook, Isabel, 1859-1952
Title Camp and Trail: A Story of the Maine Woods
Note Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Curtis Weyant, Josephine Paolucci, Joshua Hutchinson and
the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Summary "Camp and Trail: A Story of the Maine Woods" by Isabel Hornibrook is a captivating adventure novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story focuses on the experiences of two young men, Neal Farrar and Cyrus Garst, as they navigate the thrilling and challenging wilderness of Northern Maine, engaging in both hunting and the comradery of camp life. The narrative paints a vivid picture of the natural world, emphasizing a respect for wildlife rather than a mere pursuit of sport. At the start of the book, the opening chapter introduces readers to Neal and Cyrus as they silently glide on a canoe over Squaw Pond, prepared for a midnight deer-hunting expedition known as "jacking." Their dialogue hints at their contrasting backgrounds—Neal being an inexperienced Englishman overwhelmed by the eerie stillness of the woods, while Cyrus embodies the seasoned American woodsman. The tension builds as they encounter a magnificent buck, but their hunt is interrupted by Neal's nervous outburst, prompting comic and chaotic moments. This blend of adventure, emotion, and lightheartedness sets the tone for their journey of discovery, which unfolds with themes of friendship, exploration, and the beauty of nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Animals -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Camping -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Natural history -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Maine -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Outdoor life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Hunting -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Trails -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 13946
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Most Recently Updated Dec 18, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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