The Coon Dog

By Sarah Orne Jewett

Book Overview

The Coon Dog is a novella written by Sarah Orne Jewett, an American author known for her regionalist writing style. The book follows the story of a young boy named Johnny, who lives in a rural community in Maine. Johnny is an avid hunter and owns a coon dog named Rags, who he loves dearly.The story begins with Johnny and Rags going on a hunting trip in the woods. While they are out, they come across a group of men who are poaching on private property. Johnny confronts the men, but they threaten him and Rags. The incident leaves Johnny shaken and he begins to question his love for hunting and the danger it poses.As the story progresses, Johnny and Rags become involved in a local coon-hunting competition. Johnny is determined to win the competition, but he also wants to prove to himself that he can be a responsible and ethical hunter. Along the way, he learns the importance of respecting wildlife and the environment.The Coon Dog is a heartwarming story that explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and responsibility. Jewett's vivid descriptions of the Maine countryside and her attention to detail make the book a captivating read for both children and adults. The novella has become a classic in American literature and is a must-read for anyone who loves hunting, dogs, or the great outdoors.THIS 32 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Queen's Twin and Other Stories, by Sarah Orne Jewett. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417907177.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: 1425476074
• ISBN13: 9781425476076
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"