
Wild Animals I Have Known
'Wild Animals I Have Known' Summary
Published in 1898, *Wild Animals I Have Known* is considered a seminal work in the genre of realistic animal fiction. The book is composed of a series of short stories, each featuring a different animal and its unique encounters with the natural world and, often, with humans. The most famous of these stories is "Lobo, the King of Currumpaw," which recounts Seton's experiences hunting wolves in the American Southwest. This story, in particular, establishes the book's core theme: exploring the intelligence, complexity, and even nobility of animals often perceived as fearsome and dangerous. Seton uses vivid descriptions, detailed observations, and carefully crafted narratives to bring his animal subjects to life, inviting readers to see them not as mere creatures but as individuals with distinct personalities and motivations. Throughout the book, Seton emphasizes the need for understanding and respect for wildlife, advocating for conservation and challenging prevailing anthropocentric views of the natural world. His stories, while often tinged with sadness at the loss of wildness, also offer a glimpse of hope for coexistence between humans and animals. *Wild Animals I Have Known* has retained its popularity for over a century, captivating readers of all ages with its engaging narratives and enduring message about the wonder and importance of the natural world.Book Details
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Ernest Thompson Seton
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Ernest Thompson Seton was an author, wildlife artist, founder of the Woodcraft Indians in 1902 (renamed Woodcraft League of America), and one of the founding pioneers of the Boy Sc...
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