Rob Nixon, the Old White Trader: A Tale of Central British North America: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Rob Nixon, the Old White Trader: A Tale of Central British North America: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Rob Nixon, the Old White Trader: A Tale of Central British North America is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Kingston, William Henry Giles (1814–1880).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Rob Nixon, the Old White Trader: A Tale of Central British North America" by W.H.G. Kingston is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story follows Rob Nixon, an aging white hunter, as he traverses the perilous American wilderness, facing both physical dangers and existential questions about life, death, and faith. At its core, the narrative explores themes of survival, redemption, and the collision of cultures as Nixon encounters Indigenous peoples who challenge his worldview. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to a vast, silent prairie where Rob Nixon participates in a frantic buffalo hunt, showcasing his skills as an experienced hunter. However, an accident leaves him injured and alone, surrounded by wolves, forcing him to confront not only his physical challenges but also his lack of spiritual connection. In this desperate state, he is rescued by Peter, a Christian Ojibway Indian, who embodies a transformative love and faith that Nixon struggles to comprehend. Their ensuing journey highlights Nixon's moral and spiritual evolution, intertwining survival with a burgeoning understanding of compassion and redemption amid the stark realities of frontier life.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Rob Nixon, the Old White Trader: A Tale of Central British North America
- Author credits: Kingston, William Henry Giles (1814–1880)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
- Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
- Hunters -- Juvenile fiction
- Ojibwa Indians -- Juvenile fiction
- Prairies -- Juvenile fiction
- Survival -- Juvenile fiction
- West (U.S.) -- Description and travel -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
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