The Big Otter - Ballantyne, R. M.
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The plot of "The Big Otter" centers on the protagonist, Ralph Osberton, as he sets off on a journey to discover Canada's unexplored interior. As Ralph travels through the wilderness with a team of explorers and Indigenous guides, they face many perils and perplexities. Throughout the story, the author paints a vivid picture of the Canadian countryside, from its thick woods to its tremendous rivers and towering mountains. The novel emphasizes themes of bravery, resourcefulness, and teamwork as Ralph and his comrades confront deadly encounters with wild creatures, difficult weather conditions,…mehr

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The plot of "The Big Otter" centers on the protagonist, Ralph Osberton, as he sets off on a journey to discover Canada's unexplored interior. As Ralph travels through the wilderness with a team of explorers and Indigenous guides, they face many perils and perplexities. Throughout the story, the author paints a vivid picture of the Canadian countryside, from its thick woods to its tremendous rivers and towering mountains. The novel emphasizes themes of bravery, resourcefulness, and teamwork as Ralph and his comrades confront deadly encounters with wild creatures, difficult weather conditions, and battles with other groups. In addition to being a fun read, "The Big Otter" teaches readers about perseverance, flexibility, and the beauty of nature via its exciting adventures and surprising plot twists.
Autorenporträt
R. M. Ballantyne was a Scottish writer of young adult literature who produced more than a hundred books between 24 April 1825 and 8 February 1894. He was also a skilled artist; some of his watercolors were on display at the Royal Scottish Academy. The ninth of ten children and youngest son of Alexander Thomson Ballantyne (1776-1847) and his wife Anne, Ballantyne was born in Edinburgh on April 24, 1825. (1786-1855). Robert's uncle James Ballantyne (1772-1833) was Sir Walter Scott's printer, and Alexander worked as a newspaper editor and printer in the family business "Ballantyne & Co" based at Paul's Works on the Canongate. The family is documented to have resided at 20 Fettes Row in Edinburgh's northern New Town in 1832-1833. The Ballantyne printing company collapsed the next year with debts of £130,000 as a result of a UK-wide banking crisis, which caused a decrease in the family's finances. Ballantyne moved to Canada at the age of 16 and worked for the Hudson's Bay Company for five years. He traveled by canoe and sleigh to the regions that are now the provinces of Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec to trade with the local First Nations and Native Americans for furs; these experiences served as the inspiration for his book The Young Fur Traders.