Dillon Wallace

Broschiertes Buch

Grit-A-Plenty

A Tale Of The Labrador Wild (1918)

Beschreibung

Grit-A-Plenty: A Tale Of The Labrador Wild is a novel written by Dillon Wallace in 1918. The book is set in the wild and harsh terrain of Labrador, Canada, and revolves around a young man named Harry Masters and his adventures in the wilderness. Harry is a city boy who decides to leave his comfortable life behind and venture into the unknown. He embarks on a journey to Labrador with his dog, Grit, and a team of sled dogs. The novel follows Harry's struggles and triumphs as he learns to survive in the unforgiving wilderness. Along the way, Harry meets a variety of characters, including trappers, hunters, and Native Americans. He also faces numerous challenges, such as harsh weather conditions, dangerous animals, and the constant threat of starvation. Despite these obstacles, Harry perseveres and gains a deep respect for the natural world. He learns to live in harmony with the land and its creatures, and discovers the true meaning of grit and determination. Grit-A-Plenty: A Tale Of The Labrador Wild is a classic adventure story that celebrates the beauty and power of nature. It is a timeless tale of courage, resilience, and the human spirit.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 268
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 393g
• ISBN-13: 9781437095883
• ISBN-10: 1437095887
• Artikelnr.: 25522207