Project Gutenberg 2007-06-07 Public domain in the USA. 149 Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael) 1825 1894 Ballantyne, Robert Michael Fort Desolation: Red Indians and Fur Traders of Rupert's Land Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "Fort Desolation: Red Indians and Fur Traders of Rupert's Land" by R. M. Ballantyne is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around John (Jack) Robinson, an aspiring fur trader who finds himself navigating the challenges of life in the Canadian wilderness after moving to the remote Fort Desolation. The book explores themes of solitude, adventure, and the resilience of the human spirit as Jack engages with the rough lifestyle of the outer fringes of society. The opening of the book introduces us to Jack Robinson, a man with a romantic heart despite his unremarkable exterior. As he settles into his new life at Fort Desolation, Jack reflects on his past adventures and the difficulty of life as an "outskirter"—a term representing those living on the edges of civilization. We see him grappling with his feelings of loneliness and the ups and downs of his quest for success in fur trading. The arrival of a letter from a former partner opens the door to new opportunities, leading Jack to venture into the wild, showcasing both the harsh realities of his new environment and the adventurous spirit that drives him forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Indians of North America -- Juvenile fiction Fur trade -- Juvenile fiction Outdoor life -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Children's Fiction Category: Adventure Category: Novels 131664 2025-08-09T07:14:46.426018 text/html 130466 2007-06-07T10:00:14 text/html 139465 2025-08-09T07:14:53.183969 application/epub+zip 139709 2025-08-09T07:14:50.163978 application/epub+zip 110195 2025-08-09T07:14:48.854941 application/epub+zip 360586 2025-08-09T07:14:55.228993 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 352615 2025-08-09T07:14:52.322977 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 210834 2022-09-10T08:58:51.294367 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 118730 2025-08-09T07:14:46.079978 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 118516 2007-06-07T10:00:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18986 2025-08-09T07:14:55.352939 application/rdf+xml 24390 2025-08-09T07:14:49.380965 image/jpeg 4864 2025-08-09T07:14:49.130927 image/jpeg 47578 2007-06-07T10:00:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 46823 2007-06-07T10:00:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 138849 2025-08-09T07:14:46.437999 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