Gestalten der Wildnis by Sir Charles G. D. Roberts
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"Gestalten der Wildnis" by Sir Charles G. D. Roberts is a collection of naturalistic short stories likely written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of wilderness and the interactions between humans and wildlife, with rich descriptions of various animals and their habitats. Captivating tales unfold, featuring characters such as lumberjacks, bears, and orca whales, highlighting the beauty and brutality of nature. The opening of the book introduces us to
Gallagher's lumber camp, set in a remote forest area during Christmas Eve. The woodcutters, faced with dissatisfaction over their lack of fresh meat and the repetitive salt beef rations, find humor in teasing their boss, Tim Gallagher, and their cook, Jimmy Dillyhunt. Just as their spirits seem low, an unexpected visitor—a bear—enters the camp in search of food, leading to a comedic and heartwarming scene where the bear eventually earns the affection of the lumberjacks, who name him "the Colonel." This moment sets the tone for the stories to come, blending humor with the nuances of wildlife encounters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Roberts, Charles G. D., Sir, 1860-1943 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Behrmann, A. |
| Illustrator | Hansen-Reistrup, K. |
| Illustrator | Kirchbach, G. |
| Translator | Olden, Balder, 1882-1949 |
| Title | Gestalten der Wildnis |
| Contents | Wie der »Oberst« zu Gallaghers kam -- Der See-Tiger -- Eindringlinge -- Ismael in den Schierlingstannen -- Ein Jahr ohne Kaninchen -- Unter gespenstischen Lichtern -- Stromfahrt durchs Feuer -- Mütter des Nordens -- Ein bedrängter Hausvater -- Puck im Zwielicht -- Schläfer im Schnee. |
| Credits |
Produced by Jana Srna and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Animals -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48639 |
| Release Date | Apr 5, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 379 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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