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OLD JED PROUTY IBD

MARY CORNELIA FRANCIS / RICHARD GOLDEN
KESSINGER PUBLISHING, LLC
08 / 2009
9781120014603
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Old Jed Prouty: A Narrative Of The Penobscot (1901) is a historical novel written by Richard Golden. The story is set in the Penobscot region of Maine and revolves around the life of a man named Jed Prouty. Jed is a well-respected member of the community and a skilled woodsman who has spent his entire life in the wilderness. The novel follows Jed?s adventures as he navigates the rugged terrain of the Penobscot River and the surrounding forests, hunting and fishing to provide for his family.The story is told through a series of vignettes, each one detailing a different aspect of Jed?s life. We see him as a young man, learning the ways of the woods from his father and grandfather. We see him as a middle-aged man, raising a family and struggling to make ends meet in a changing world. And we see him as an old man, reflecting on his life and the changing landscape around him.Throughout the novel, Golden paints a vivid picture of life in the Penobscot region in the late 19th century. He describes the harsh realities of living in the wilderness, from the dangers of hunting and trapping to the challenges of surviving the harsh Maine winters. He also explores the relationship between the Penobscot people and the white settlers who have moved into the area, highlighting the tensions and conflicts that arise as the two cultures clash.Overall, Old Jed Prouty: A Narrative Of The Penobscot is a compelling and well-written novel that offers a unique glimpse into a bygone era. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Maine or the lives of the people who once called the Penobscot region home.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world?s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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37,49€