Project Gutenberg 2007-06-07 Public domain in the USA. 229 Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael) 1825 1894 Ballantyne, Robert Michael The Dog Crusoe and his Master Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "The Dog Crusoe and His Master" by R. M. Ballantyne is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows the adventures of a young backwoodsman named Dick Varley and his loyal dog, Crusoe, as they navigate the challenges and dangers of life in the American frontier. Promising themes of friendship, loyalty, and exploration emerge as they embark on various escapades in the wilds of North America. The opening portion of the book introduces readers to the backwoods settlement of Mustang Valley, highlighting the surrounding wilderness and the impending challenges posed by indigenous tribes. It recounts Crusoe’s early life, including his near-death experiences during puppyhood and his rescue by Dick Varley. Readers are introduced to the dynamic between the boy and his dog, showcasing the initial bond formed through acts of bravery and care. As the narrative unfolds, we meet a colorful cast of characters, including Major Hope and Joe Blunt, and witness the community's resilience amidst a backdrop of nature's beauty and peril. The stage is set for adventures that will test the mettle of both Dick and Crusoe. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 73.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Dogs -- Juvenile fiction Indians of North America -- Juvenile fiction Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction Survival skills -- Juvenile fiction Human-animal relationships -- Juvenile fiction Hunters -- Juvenile fiction West (U.S.) -- Discovery and exploration -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Animals-Domestic Children's Fiction Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Adventure Category: Novels Category: American Literature 529481 2025-08-09T07:13:53.965234 text/html 541054 2007-06-07T09:44:52 text/html 277484 2025-08-09T07:14:02.678165 application/epub+zip 283225 2025-08-09T07:13:57.110210 application/epub+zip 267717 2025-08-09T07:13:55.819264 application/epub+zip 485998 2025-08-09T07:14:06.824244 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 473834 2025-08-09T07:14:01.834250 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 440208 2022-09-10T08:57:44.424370 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 508030 2025-08-09T07:13:53.251208 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 507859 2007-06-07T09:44:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20873 2025-08-09T07:14:06.962177 application/rdf+xml 11879 2025-08-09T07:13:56.325229 image/jpeg 2973 2025-08-09T07:13:56.071205 image/jpeg 192222 2007-06-07T09:44:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 195931 2007-06-07T09:44:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 265347 2025-08-09T07:13:54.007203 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