Project Gutenberg 2016-12-30 Public domain in the USA. 258 Swiggett, Hobart Donald 1920 Weber, J. C. 43016014 James Oliver Curwood, Disciple of the Wilds Produced by Roger Frank, readbueno and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) "Disciple of the Wilds" by Hobart Donald Swiggett is a biography written in the mid-20th century. The book chronicles the life of James Oliver Curwood, a renowned novelist, adventurer, and conservationist known for his deep love of nature and the Canadian wilderness. It emphasizes Curwood's childhood antics and the influences that shaped him into one of the greatest conservationists of his time, aiming to inspire both older and younger generations about his remarkable life journey. The opening of the biography introduces us to young James Oliver Curwood, born in Owosso, Michigan, in an era characterized by modest living and a close connection to nature. We learn about his mischievous nature, his adventures with friends along the banks of the Shiawassee River, and the profound impact of his environment on his imagination. The narrative sets the stage for his upbringing filled with formative experiences that encourage a love for wild places, while hinting at his aspirations for a future career in writing. As the first chapter unfolds, readers witness Curwood's transformation from a carefree child to a determined young boy embracing his literary ambitions, presenting a blend of humor, hardship, and hope that will continue throughout his life story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Curwood, James Oliver, 1878-1927 PS Text Category: Biographies 350229 2025-09-21T11:42:29.638137 text/html 327739 2024-10-23T01:34:01 text/html 2544838 2025-09-21T11:42:34.944106 application/epub+zip 2545119 2025-09-21T11:42:30.613184 application/epub+zip 210071 2025-09-21T11:42:30.107124 application/epub+zip 2631506 2025-09-21T11:42:38.209121 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2609142 2025-09-21T11:42:34.465164 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 277742 2022-09-24T13:40:10.062681 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 313220 2025-09-21T11:42:29.065162 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 293284 2024-10-23T01:34:01 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15896 2025-09-21T11:42:38.346076 application/rdf+xml 14388 2025-09-21T11:42:30.198155 image/jpeg 1871 2025-09-21T11:42:30.152121 image/jpeg 2450435 2025-09-21T11:42:29.729128 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