Publisher's Synopsis

The Dog Crusoe And His Master is a classic adventure novel by R.M. Ballantyne. The story follows the journey of a loyal and intelligent dog named Crusoe and his master, a young sailor named Dick. When their ship is wrecked during a storm, Crusoe and Dick are the only survivors and find themselves stranded on a deserted island. Together, they must learn to survive and overcome the challenges of their new environment. Crusoe proves to be an invaluable companion, using his instincts and skills to help Dick hunt for food and build shelter. As they explore the island, they encounter dangerous animals and unexpected obstacles, testing their courage and resourcefulness. Along the way, they develop a deep bond and learn important lessons about loyalty, friendship, and the power of determination. The Dog Crusoe And His Master is a thrilling and heartwarming tale that has captured the imaginations of readers for generations.The horn in which western hunters carry their powder is usually that of an ox. It is closed up at the large end with a piece of hard wood fitted tightly into it, and the small end is closed with a wooden peg or stopper. It is therefore completely watertight, and may be for hours immersed without the powder getting wet, unless the stopper should chance to be knocked out. Dick found, to his great satisfaction, that the stopper was fast and the powder perfectly dry.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781161461541
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
DEWEY: FIC
Language: English
Number of pages: 224
Weight: 607g
Height: 177mm
Width: 253mm
Spine width: 14mm