Project Gutenberg 2007-06-07 Public domain in the USA. 145 Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael) 1825 1894 Ballantyne, Robert Michael The Big Otter Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "The Big Otter" by R. M. Ballantyne is a novel written in the late 19th century. This adventure story follows the experiences of George Maxby (nicknamed Max) and his friend Jack Lumley as they navigate the challenges of life in the harsh, cold wilderness of the American backwoods. The two friends embark on hunting expeditions, camp amidst snow and ice, and encounter various trials, evoking themes of camaraderie, resilience, and exploration of both the physical and emotional landscapes of their lives in the remote north. The opening of the book introduces the characters of Max and Lumley as they prepare for a winter camping trip in extreme cold, revealing their strong friendship and affable banter. The narrative describes their adventures in the snow, including their hunting encounters and the challenges of camping in a snowbed, along with the beauty and dangers of their frigid environment. As they struggle against the elements, the text highlights their resourcefulness and determination, setting the stage for further adventures and discoveries in the frozen wilderness. The friendship between the two main characters serves as a central theme, resonating throughout their experiences in this remote outpost where human connection is as vital as survival. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Animals -- Juvenile fiction Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Fishing -- Juvenile fiction Indians of North America -- Juvenile fiction Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction Natural history -- Juvenile fiction Winter -- Juvenile fiction Accidents -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Children's Fiction Category: Adventure Category: Novels Category: British Literature 580314 2025-08-09T07:11:17.772033 text/html 596175 2007-06-07T06:50:48 text/html 283056 2025-08-09T07:11:26.140966 application/epub+zip 292261 2025-08-09T07:11:19.911006 application/epub+zip 292261 2025-08-09T07:11:18.631033 application/epub+zip 484537 2025-08-09T07:11:30.597961 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 473700 2025-08-09T07:11:25.131965 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 445112 2022-09-10T08:54:13.733274 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 555501 2025-08-09T07:11:17.036974 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 555416 2007-06-07T06:50:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20970 2025-08-09T07:11:30.725909 application/rdf+xml 10057 2025-08-09T07:11:19.143969 image/jpeg 2872 2025-08-09T07:11:18.891970 image/jpeg 213425 2007-06-07T06:50:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 215854 2007-06-07T06:50:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 270314 2025-08-09T07:11:17.818992 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia