Mink Curtiss: Or Life In The Backwoods (1876)

By Emerson Bennett

Book Overview

Mink Curtiss: Or Life In The Backwoods is a novel written by Emerson Bennett and first published in 1876. The story follows the life of Mink Curtiss, a young man who grows up in the backwoods of America during the 19th century. Mink is a skilled hunter and trapper, and he spends his days exploring the wilderness and living off the land. As Mink grows older, he becomes involved in a number of adventures and encounters with dangerous animals, including bears and wolves. He also meets a variety of colorful characters, including other hunters and trappers, Native Americans, and settlers. Throughout the novel, Mink struggles to find his place in the world and to reconcile his love for the wilderness with his desire for human companionship. He also grapples with questions of morality and justice, particularly as he confronts the harsh realities of life in the backwoods. Overall, Mink Curtiss: Or Life In The Backwoods is a thrilling and thought-provoking adventure story that offers a vivid portrait of life in the American wilderness during the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166604748
• ISBN13: 9781166604745
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"