Forest and Frontiers; Or, Adventures Among the Indians by Roualeyn Gordon-Cumming

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Contributor Gordon-Cumming, Roualeyn, 1820-1866
Title Forest and Frontiers; Or, Adventures Among the Indians
Note Reading ease score: 61.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Note Contains extracts from: R.G. Gordon-Cumming. Five years of a hunter's life ... London, 1850. The rest of the book is made up of tales of the American Indians, etc. by unknown author(s).
Credits Produced by Ted Garvin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Forest and Frontiers; Or, Adventures Among the Indians" by Roualeyn Gordon-Cumming is a historical account likely written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the thrilling adventures of Mr. Cumming, a British officer who resigned his commission to explore the interior of Africa while engaging in big game hunting. It primarily revolves around his encounters with various wild animals and indigenous tribes, showcasing the perilous and often exhilarating life of an adventurer in the untamed wilderness. The opening of the work presents a vivid account of Mr. Cumming's daring confrontation with a pride of lions in Africa, highlighting both his skill as a hunter and the majestic yet fearsome nature of the animals he pursues. He describes in detail the strategies he employed to approach the lions while showcasing his anxiety and excitement during the hunt. This segment is not just a hunt; it is a testament to the challenges of navigating the African landscape and the thrill of engaging with its wildlife. Through Cumming's perspective, readers are drawn into the heart of a world where man and nature collide spectacularly, setting the stage for further adventures that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Indians of North America
Subject Hunting
Category Text
EBook-No. 8411
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 26, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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