Marooned in the Forest: The Story of a Primitive Fight for Life by A. Hyatt Verrill
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| Author | Verrill, A. Hyatt (Alpheus Hyatt), 1871-1954 |
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| LoC No. | 16011583 |
| Title | Marooned in the Forest: The Story of a Primitive Fight for Life |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Marooned in the Forest: The Story of a Primitive Fight for Life" by A. Hyatt Verrill is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows the harrowing journey of a modern-day Crusoe who finds himself stranded in the wilderness after a canoe accident. The story explores themes of survival, self-reliance, and the deep connection with nature as the protagonist learns to adapt to his harsh environment. The opening of the book introduces the protagonist who, after an unexpected capsize in a river, finds himself struggling to survive alone in the wilderness without food, fire, or shelter. The perilous moments leading to his near-drowning set the stage for a profound transformation as he awakens on the bank of the river, realizing he must rely on his ingenuity to endure. He begins to gather materials to make fire and gradually learns to forage for food, using survival techniques that reflect his knowledge of woodcraft and nature. Throughout this initial portion, the reader gains insight into his desperate yet determined mindset as he tackles the immediate challenges of shelter, food, and warmth, establishing a foundation for the gripping adventure that lies ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Wilderness survival -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Robinsonades |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 61427 |
| Release Date | Feb 17, 2020 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 17, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 68 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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