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The Big Otter is an Indian chief whose story details the adventures of fur traders as they establish an outpost in the harsh Canadian wilderness.

Cold comfort is naturally suggested by a bed of snow, yet I have enjoyed great comfort and much warmth in such a bed. My friend Lumley was particularly fond of warmth and of physical ease, yet he often expressed the opinion, with much emphasis, that there was nothing he enjoyed... Read Full Overview

The plot of "The Big Otter" centers on the protagonist, Ralph Osberton, as he sets off on a journey to discover Canada's unexplored interior. As Ralph travels through the wilderness with a team of explorers and Indigenous guides, they face many perils and perplexities. Throughout... Read Full Overview

Cold comfort is naturally suggested by a bed of snow, yet I have enjoyed great comfort and much warmth in such a bed. My friend Lumley was particularly fond of warmth and of physical ease, yet he often expressed the opinion, with much emphasis, that there was nothing he enjoyed... Read Full Overview

The Big Otter by R.M. Ballantyne is a classic adventure novel that tells the story of a young boy named Peter who sets out on a journey to find a rare and elusive otter. Along the way, he faces a series of dangerous obstacles, including treacherous rapids, hostile Native Americans,... Read Full Overview

The Big Otter by R.M. Ballantyne is a classic adventure novel set in the Canadian wilderness. The story follows the journey of a young man named Archie Armstrong who sets out to find his missing father, a fur trader who disappeared while on a trading expedition. Along the way,... Read Full Overview

"The Big Otter" from R. M. Ballantyne. Scottish author of juvenile fiction who wrote more than 100 books (1825-1894).

The Big Otter by R.M. Ballantyne is a classic adventure novel set in the wilds of Canada. The story follows the adventures of a group of young men who set out on a hunting expedition in search of the elusive and rare big otter. Along the way, they encounter a host of challenges... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original: The Big Otter by R.M Ballantyne

Robert Michael Ballantyne (24 April 1825 - 8 February 1894) was a Scottish author of juvenile fiction who wrote more than 100 books. He was also an accomplished artist, and exhibited some of his water-colours at the Royal Scottish Academy. In 1848 he published his first book... Read Full Overview

Cold comfort is naturally suggested by a bed of snow, yet I have enjoyed great comfort and much warmth in such a bed. My friend Lumley was particularly fond of warmth and of physical ease, yet he often expressed the opinion, with much emphasis, that there was nothing he enjoyed... Read Full Overview

Notion Press proudly brings to you timeless classics from ancient texts to popular modern classics. This carefully chosen collection of books is a celebration of literature, our tribute to the pioneers, the legends and the giants of the literary world. Apart from being the voice... Read Full Overview