Publisher's Synopsis
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, Archie encounters a variety of challenges and dangers, including hostile Native American tribes, treacherous rapids, and hungry wolves. He also befriends a large and intelligent otter, which becomes his loyal companion and helps him navigate the harsh terrain. As Archie gets closer to finding his father, he must use all of his wits and courage to overcome the obstacles in his path. The Big Otter is a thrilling tale of survival, friendship, and perseverance that will captivate readers of all ages.Thus permitted, Waboose opened her lips for the first time -- disclosing a double row of bright little teeth in the act -- and said that she had been sent by her mother in search of Maqua and his son, as she had reason to believe that the camp was in danger of being attacked by Dogrib Indians.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.
