This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 24020287
Title: White Sox, the story of the reindeer in Alaska
Original Publication: New York: World Book Company, 1924.
Credits: Bob Taylor, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "White Sox, the Story of the Reindeer in Alaska" by William Thomas Lopp is a children's book written in the early 20th century, specifically in the 1920s. This engaging narrative serves as a natural history story focusing on the life of reindeer in Alaska, intertwining their behaviors and the impact of human interactions. Lopp, an authority in the field due to his background with Alaska's educational programs and reindeer herding, provides a unique perspective that adds to the authenticity of the tale. The story follows the journey of a young reindeer named White Sox, distinguished by his white legs and nose, as he navigates life away from his herd. His adventures lead him to encounter wild caribou, where he learns about their free lifestyle, but also the dangers they face, particularly from wolves. Through his enlightening experiences, White Sox gains insights into the value of his domesticated existence alongside humans over the wild life he initially yearned for. Eventually, he realizes the significance of service and coexistence with humans, ultimately embracing his role in the reindeer herd's survival. The narrative emphasizes themes of learning, growth, and understanding one's purpose in the larger ecosystem. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 91.5 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Author: Lopp, William Thomas, 1864-1939
Illustrator: Dummer, H. Boylston, 1878-1945
EBook No.: 72294
Published: Dec 2, 2023
Downloads: 133
Language: English
Subject: Animals -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Caribou -- Alaska -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 24020287
Title: White Sox, the story of the reindeer in Alaska
Original Publication: New York: World Book Company, 1924.
Credits: Bob Taylor, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "White Sox, the Story of the Reindeer in Alaska" by William Thomas Lopp is a children's book written in the early 20th century, specifically in the 1920s. This engaging narrative serves as a natural history story focusing on the life of reindeer in Alaska, intertwining their behaviors and the impact of human interactions. Lopp, an authority in the field due to his background with Alaska's educational programs and reindeer herding, provides a unique perspective that adds to the authenticity of the tale. The story follows the journey of a young reindeer named White Sox, distinguished by his white legs and nose, as he navigates life away from his herd. His adventures lead him to encounter wild caribou, where he learns about their free lifestyle, but also the dangers they face, particularly from wolves. Through his enlightening experiences, White Sox gains insights into the value of his domesticated existence alongside humans over the wild life he initially yearned for. Eventually, he realizes the significance of service and coexistence with humans, ultimately embracing his role in the reindeer herd's survival. The narrative emphasizes themes of learning, growth, and understanding one's purpose in the larger ecosystem. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 91.5 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Author: Lopp, William Thomas, 1864-1939
Illustrator: Dummer, H. Boylston, 1878-1945
EBook No.: 72294
Published: Dec 2, 2023
Downloads: 133
Language: English
Subject: Animals -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Caribou -- Alaska -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.