Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2007-06-07 Public domain in the USA. 285 Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael) 1825 1894 Ballantyne, Robert Michael Hunting the Lions Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "Hunting the Lions" by R. M. Ballantyne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers on the adventures of Tom Brown, a young man driven by an overwhelming desire to hunt lions in Africa, inspired by his roots as the son of a settler at the Cape of Good Hope. The narrative promises a mix of action, exploration, and the romantic allure of the wilderness, showcasing the experiences of young Tom as he embarks on thrilling hunts while encountering both wildlife and local cultures. The opening of the book introduces Tom Brown as the protagonist, outlining his unromantic family background and his longing for adventure. From a turbulent upbringing in South Africa, Tom is eventually sent to England for education but remains fixated on lion hunting. Upon receiving a letter from his father inviting him to join a hunting expedition into the African wilderness, Tom's excitement is palpable, marking the start of his journey. As he prepares to return to Africa, the narrative sets the stage for his adventures, hinting at the fierce encounters with lions and deep connections to the land that await him. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Africa -- Juvenile fiction Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction Natural history -- Juvenile fiction Hunting -- Juvenile fiction Lion -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Children's Fiction Browsing: Children & Young Adult Reading Browsing: Nature/Gardening/Animals Browsing: Fiction 175422 175431 2024-09-09T10:57:41.196160 2023-09-10T04:00:39.323900 text/html text/html 174290 2017-12-25T11:33:34 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 63786 2017-12-25T11:34:06 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 110577 2024-09-09T10:57:45.913163 application/epub+zip 112798 2024-09-09T10:57:42.766144 application/epub+zip 112798 2024-09-09T10:57:41.835170 application/epub+zip 238928 2024-09-09T10:57:48.252110 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 231239 2024-09-09T10:57:45.262167 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 231433 2022-09-10T09:00:48.510316 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 164258 164233 2024-09-09T10:57:40.856161 2023-09-10T04:00:39.014968 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 164119 2017-12-25T11:33:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 63913 2017-12-25T11:34:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19645 2024-09-09T10:57:48.399117 application/rdf+xml 13865 2024-09-09T10:57:42.185144 image/jpeg 3613 2024-09-09T10:57:42.012164 image/jpeg 111059 2024-09-09T10:57:41.213154 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia