Lives of the Fur Folk by Maud D. Haviland

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Author Haviland, Maud D. (Maud Doria), 1891?-1941
Illustrator Caldwell, E. (Edmund G.)
Title Lives of the Fur Folk
Note Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents The story of Redpad the fox: The spring rains. The hunters. First blood. How the debt was paid. The sheep slayer. From Kilmanagh to Knockdane -- The story of Fluff-Button the rabbit: How Fluff-Button cried quits. The spring longing. The invasion of Garry's Hill. The fear that was in the way. Under the moon -- Stories from the life of Grimalkin the cat: The first hunting. The stealthy death. The collared buck. Zoe. Where the battle is to the strong -- The biography of Stubbs the badger: The twilight hunters. Borrigan's baiting. The Larch Hill 'earth.'
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Summary "Lives of the Fur Folk" by Maud D. Haviland is a collection of animal stories written in the early 20th century. The book portrays the lives and adventures of various wild creatures, particularly focusing on a fox named Redpad and his experiences in Knockdane Woods. With elements of anthropomorphism, it explores themes of instinct, survival, and moral lessons through the interactions of these animals and their environment. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Vix, a mother fox, who cares for her cubs in a secluded drain as spring rains flood her den. The opening chapters depict vivid scenes of nature and establish the instincts and challenges faced by the animals in the wild. As Vix strives to protect her cubs from danger, we follow the gradual growth of Redpad, who later encounters hunters and other threats. The opening effectively sets the tone for the storytelling, blending natural history with charming fantasy while evoking empathy for the protagonists of the animal kingdom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
LoC Class QL: Science: Zoology
Subject Animals
Category Text
EBook-No. 37127
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 8, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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