The Young Fur Traders (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419189173)

The Young Fur Traders is a classic adventure novel written by R.M. Ballantyne. The story follows the adventures of a group of young fur traders who set out on a journey through the Canadian wilderness in search of valuable furs. The group is led by a skilled and experienced trader named Peter, who teaches the young boys the skills they need to survive in the harsh and unforgiving environment.Along the way, the group encounters a variety of challenges and obstacles, including dangerous animals, harsh weather conditions, and hostile Native American tribes. Despite these challenges, the young fur traders remain determined to succeed in their mission and prove their worth as traders.Throughout the book, Ballantyne provides vivid descriptions of the Canadian wilderness and the animals that inhabit it, as well as insights into the lives and customs of the Native American tribes that the group encounters. The story is full of action, adventure, and suspense, making it an exciting read for both young and old readers alike.Overall, The Young Fur Traders is a timeless classic that celebrates the spirit of adventure and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.And truly the reckless driver did ""go"" just at that moment. He came up to the corner of the new fence, where the road took a rather abrupt turn, in a style that insured a capsize. In another second the spirited horse turned sharp round, the sleigh turned sharp over, and the occupant was pitched out at full length, while a black object, that might have been mistaken for his hat, rose from his side like a rocket, and, flying over him, landed on the snow several yards beyond. A faint shout was heard to float on the breeze as this catastrophe occurred, and the driver was seen to jump up and readjust himself in the cariole; while the other black object proved itself not to be a hat, by getting hastily up on a pair of legs, and scrambling back to the seat from which it had been so unceremoniously ejected.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.

Author: Robert Michael Ballantyne
ISBN-10: 1419189174
ISBN-13: 9781419189173
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 300
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.16lbs
Size: 9.20h x 7.62w x 0.68d