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The Dog Crusoe and His Master - Softcover

Ballantyne, R M

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Synopsis

This classic adventure novel follows young hunter Dick Varley and his loyal dog, Crusoe, as they journey across the American frontier. Set against a backdrop of untamed wilderness, the story explores themes of survival, friendship, and courage as Dick and Crusoe face natural dangers, wild animals, and encounters with Native American tribes. Ballantyne's tale captures the spirit of exploration and the deep bond between a boy and his dog.

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About the Author

R. M. Ballantyne (April 24, 1825 – February 8, 1894) was a Scottish juvenile fiction writer. Born Robert Michael Ballantyne in Edinburgh, he was part of a famous family of printers and publishers. At the age of 16 he went to Canada and was six years in the service of the Hudson's Bay Company. He returned to Scotland in 1847, and published his first book the following year, Hudson's Bay: or, Life in the Wilds of North America. For some time he was employed by Messrs Constable, the publishers, but in 1856 he gave up business for the profession of literature, and began the series of adventure stories for the young with which his name is popularly associated.

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