Troop One Of The Labrador - Couverture souple

Wallace, Dillon

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9370425845 ISBN 13 : 9789370425842

Editeur : Double 9 Books LLP, 2025

Synopsis

Troop One of the Labrador explores the adventures of a family living in the rugged wilderness of Labrador, with a focus on the boys aspirations to form a scout troop under the mentorship of a skilled doctor. The narrative highlights the deep bonds of community, friendship, and coming-of-age as the boys prepare for new challenges and experiences. The return of Doctor Joe to the family home after a long absence marks the beginning of a transformative journey for the family. Jamie, one of the boys, eagerly greets the doctor, who had previously saved his eyesight through surgery, establishing the profound connection between the family and Joe. As the boys set out to form their own scout troop, they are driven by a sense of adventure and resilience, facing the harsh realities of life in the Labrador wilderness. The story weaves together themes of nature s influence, personal growth, and the importance of mentorship, illustrating the enduring strength of friendships and the spirit of discovery in a challenging environment.

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À propos de l'auteur

Dillon Wallace was an American lawyer, outdoorsman, and prolific author known for his adventure stories and writings about wilderness survival. His works, both non-fiction and fiction, focus on the challenges of exploring and surviving in the remote, harsh environments. Wallace s deep love for the outdoors and his personal experiences in the wild greatly influenced his writing. His first book, The Lure of the Labrador Wild (1905), became a best-seller and established his reputation as an adventure writer, the book recounts their perilous 1903 expedition to rescue a fellow explorer in the treacherous wilderness of Labrador. The success of this book was followed by several others, including The Long Labrador Trail (1907), The Wilderness Castaways (1913), and The Gaunt Gray Wolf (1914), which continued to explore themes of survival, nature, and human resilience in extreme conditions. Other notable works include Beyond the Mexican Sierras (1910) and Ungava Bob: A Winter's Tale, a classic adventure tale.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Double 9 Books LLP
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9370425845
• ISBN 13: 9789370425842
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 138
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