Jack Chanty: A Story of Athabasca by Hulbert Footner
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| Author | Footner, Hulbert, 1879-1944 |
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| Illustrator | Potts, William Sherman, 1876-1930 |
| Title | Jack Chanty: A Story of Athabasca |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Summary | "Jack Chanty: A Story of Athabasca" by Hulbert Footner is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. It unfolds the adventures of Jack Chanty, a young man navigating life on the Spirit River while prospecting for gold and engaging with the local inhabitants of Fort Cheever. The story mixes elements of romance, exploration, and the clash between modernity and tradition in the wilderness of Athabasca. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Jack as he floats down the river on a makeshift raft, singing and soaking in the beauty of his surroundings. His carefree spirit and vibrant youth are presented vividly, setting the stage for his encounter with Mary Cranston, a local girl he instantly finds attractive. Their playful interaction, which includes a humorous hair-cutting scene and the exploration of their budding feelings for each other, hints at deeper themes of identity and belonging amidst the isolation of their northern frontier. The opening chapters establish a rich backdrop of character dynamics, setting the framework for the unfolding story in a land where the past and present collide. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Canada -- Fiction |
| Subject | Canadian fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56999 |
| Release Date | Apr 18, 2018 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 29, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 92 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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