The Young Game-Warden by Harry Castlemon

"The Young Game-Warden" by Harry Castlemon is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Silas Morgan, a lazy and impoverished ferryman who stumbles upon a mysterious letter hinting at a hidden fortune in the mountains. As the narrative unfolds, it introduces Silas's family, including his ambitious son Joe, who has just landed a job as a game warden, and his lazy brother Dan, who schemes to take advantage of the situation. The opening of the book sets a vivid scene, introducing Silas Morgan as he begrudgingly hauls wood while lamenting his poor fortune. His situation changes dramatically when he discovers an intriguing letter within a woodpile, suggesting the existence of treasure in a nearby cave. This discovery stirs his imagination and ambition, making him consider the risky endeavor of hunting for the hidden riches. Meanwhile, the dynamics between Silas and his sons unfold; Dan’s reckless nature and resentment towards Joe's good fortune create tension, hinting at the conflicts that will arise as their lives intertwine with those of the wealthy sportsmen in the area. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Castlemon, Harry, 1842-1915
Title The Young Game-Warden
Credits Produced by David Edwards, Martin Pettit and the Online
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 84.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Brothers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Fathers and sons -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Diligence -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Success -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Hunters -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Theft -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Poachers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Laziness -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Game wardens -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 62866
Release Date
Last Update Oct 18, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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