Afar in the Forest by William Henry Giles Kingston

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Author Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880
Illustrator Groome, William H. C., 1860-1914
Title Afar in the Forest
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary "Afar in the Forest" by W.H.G. Kingston is a land-based adventure novel written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around the lives of settlers navigating the challenges of wilderness life, with a focus on familial bonds and survival, particularly emphasizing the relationship between the narrator, Roger, and his uncle Mark. As they face dangers, including hostile Indians and wild animals, the narrative unveils themes of resilience and the clash of cultures in the North American frontier. The opening of the novel establishes a vivid backdrop of a wild and uncharted forest, where Roger and Uncle Mark attempt to carve out a living and recount their past adventures. Roger's curiosity and love for natural history are introduced, setting the stage for his character development. The narrative reflects on their journey from Cornwall to America, the harsh realities of life in the wilderness, and the immediate danger posed by both the environment and Indigenous peoples. As their story unfolds, they encounter tension and excitement, notably through moments like fighting off a wolf, which hints at the dangers that lie ahead, as well as the importance of community and alliances with figures like Kepenau, an Indian who becomes a pivotal character in their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Orphans -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Indians of North America -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Natural history -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Uncles -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Frontier and pioneer life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Hunting -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Great Lakes (North America) -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 21384
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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