The Life Story of an Otter by J. C. Tregarthen
"The Life Story of an Otter" by J. C. Tregarthen is a nature narrative written in the early 20th century. This work provides an intimate exploration of the lives of otters, focusing on a mother otter and her cubs as they navigate their wild environment. The text aims to provide readers with deeper insights into the behaviors, habitats, and challenges faced by these fascinating creatures. The opening of the book establishes avivid setting, introducing the maternal instincts of an otter as she carefully constructs a safe den for her cubs in a secluded, boggy area to protect them from dangers like floods and predators. It portrays the nurturing relationship between the mother and her young, detailing the otter's foraging efforts as she provides for them, while simultaneously highlighting the perils they face from the environment and other wildlife. As the narrative unfolds, readers will discover themes of survival, the importance of instincts, and the beauty of nature intertwined with the struggles of the otters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Tregarthen, J. C. (John Coulson), 1854-1933 |
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| Title | The Life Story of an Otter |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Mardi Desjardins & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net from page images generously made available by the Internet Archive (https://archive.org) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Otters -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 54872 |
| Release Date | Jun 9, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 131 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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