Jim: The Story of a Backwoods Police Dog by Sir Charles G. D. Roberts
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About this eBook
| Author | Roberts, Charles G. D., Sir, 1860-1943 |
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| Title | Jim: The Story of a Backwoods Police Dog |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Jim, the story of a backwoods police dog -- The eagle -- The mule -- Stripes the unconcerned. |
| Credits |
Produced by Marcia Brooks, Stephen Hutcheson, and the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net |
| Summary | "Jim: The Story of a Backwoods Police Dog" by Major Charles G. D. Roberts is a fictional tale written in the early 20th century. The book follows the adventures of a police dog named Jim, trained by Tug Blackstock, the Deputy Sheriff of Nipsiwaska County. The story is set in a rugged wilderness, focusing on themes of loyalty, law enforcement, and the bond between man and dog as they navigate the challenges of maintaining order in a lawless environment. At the start of the narrative, we learn about Jim’s origin, his parentage, and the bond he shares with Tug Blackstock, who trains him to assist with law enforcement in the wild areas of their county. As Tug Blackstock trains Jim, they become an inseparable team, dedicated to ensuring safety in Brine's Rip, a remote and tumultuous locale. The opening chapters introduce characters filled with depth and the dangerous setting of rapidly flowing waters, culminating in a dramatic incident involving a lost child, an ominous bear, and Jim’s brave instincts. This sets the stage for the themes of adventure and valor that will likely follow in the progression of the tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Dogs -- Folklore |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 47563 |
| Release Date | Dec 7, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 399 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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