"Treve" by Albert Payson Terhune is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a young collie named Treve, who, despite the harsh treatment he receives from his owner, displays extraordinary courage and loyalty. As he faces various challenges, including a tumultuous journey and the kindness of a compassionate stranger, the narrative explores themes of friendship, resilience, and the bond between humans and dogs. The opening of "Treve"
introduces us to a train journey across a desolate landscape, where the protagonist, Fraser Colt, displays a callous interest in a collie pup he owns, viewing the animal solely as a means to generate profit at an upcoming dog show. After a series of unfortunate events on the train, the puppy is brutally thrown off by Colt and is then saved by Lionel Arthur Montagu Brean, a fugitive and former surgeon, who names him Treve. The two quickly form a bond, setting the stage for Treve’s heroic journey and the adventures that await him as he navigates life with the kind-hearted Brean and an ultimately merciless world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Tim Lindell, University of Vermont, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Reading Level
Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
