Hoof and Claw by Sir Charles G. D. Roberts
"Hoof and Claw" by Charles G. D. Roberts is a collection of animal stories written in the early 20th century. The book explores the lives and challenges of various creatures in the wild, often highlighting themes of survival, instinct, and the complexities of the natural world. Through richly drawn characters like a bear raised by a dog and a wise bison leading its herd, Roberts captures the essence of wilderness life, makingit an engaging read for those interested in nature and storytelling. The opening of "Hoof and Claw" introduces readers to the story of a bear cub, just born and hidden in a den, as it is discovered by a woodsman in the wilderness. After the woodsman shoots the mother bear out of fear for his own safety, he adopts the orphaned cub, which he affectionately names Woof, and the narrative delves into Woof's early experiences with his new life. Raised by a retriever dog, Jinny, he navigates childhood believing he is a dog, leading to humorous and touching moments that highlight both the absences and joys of his dual identity. This charming start sets the stage for a series of tales reflecting life’s tangled relationships within the animal kingdom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Roberts, Charles G. D., Sir, 1860-1943 |
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| Illustrator | Bransom, Paul, 1885-1979 |
| Title | Hoof and Claw |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | The bear that thought he was a dog -- The trail of the vanishing herds -- A master of supply -- The white wolf -- Up a tree -- The eyes in the bush -- The runners of the high peaks -- The pool -- The shadows and John Hatch -- The fisher in the chutes -- The assault of wings -- The cabin door -- A basket of fish -- Brannigan's Mary. |
| Credits | Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Animals -- Fiction |
| Subject | Animals -- Anecdotes |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 38675 |
| Release Date | Jan 26, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 224 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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