The Story of a Red Deer: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Story of a Red Deer is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Fortescue, J. W. (John William), Sir (1859–1933).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Story of a Red Deer" by Sir J. W. Fortescue is a fictional tale written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the life of a young red deer calf, as well as its observations of the natural world and its interactions with mother and other creatures. The book aims to convey themes of nature’s beauty, the instinctual lessons of survival, and the kinship between the deer and their environment. At the start of the story, the young red deer calf is introduced, nestled safely in a fern patch under the watchful gaze of its mother, a hind. The opening vividly depicts the calf's awakening to the world, filled with sensory details of the landscape, including the warmth of the sun and the sweet scents of the moor. As the narrative unfolds, the mother teaches the calf about safety, respect for other creatures, and its identity as a noble red deer. The calf's journey of growing up amidst the dangers of nature, the bonds within its family, and its budding awareness of the relationships among the animal kingdom lays the foundation for this enchanting story.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Story of a Red Deer
- Author credits: Fortescue, J. W. (John William), Sir (1859–1933)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Animals -- Juvenile fiction
- Death -- Juvenile fiction
- Fox hunting -- Juvenile fiction
- Hunting -- Juvenile fiction
- Natural history -- Juvenile fiction
- Red deer -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals
- Category: Novels
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