Lost in the Cañon

Alfred Rochefort CalhounProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 2.5
Word count
348K words
Chapters
35

Tags

English Originals Canyon ExplorationNature ObservationAdventure JourneyWilderness SurvivalGrowing UpExotic CultureAmerican WestYouth Reading

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Lost in the Cañon by A. R. CalhounAuthor: Calhoun, A. R. (Alfred Rochefort), 1844-,Language: English, Class: PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres, Release Date: Sep 17, 2011

Editor's review

This is an English public-domain work in the category of juvenile literature. It is not long and works well as a lightweight introduction to early English adventure narrative. The story centers on a experience of being lost in a canyon, with a strong sense of scene and a traditional narrative pace, allowing readers to feel the language style and plot patterns of late 19th-century English writing for young readers. As a free eBook from Project Gutenberg, it is extremely easy to obtain and suitable for casual reading on a phone or e-reader. Note that this is the original English text and was written quite early, so its wording and sentence patterns carry the marks of their time; readers may need a dictionary or notes. It is better suited as supplementary English reading material or a glimpse into the history of children's literature than as a first choice for modern readers seeking strong plot tension.

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Reading tips

  1. Read a chapter through first to grasp the general meaning, then go back to look up unfamiliar words, so as to avoid constantly interrupting the reading rhythm.
  2. Audiobooks or text-to-speech tools can be used alongside reading to help adapt to the feel of early English.
  3. Pay attention to how the canyon scenes are described; they can serve as imitation material for English landscape writing.

About the publisher

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Contents

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FAQ

Is this book suitable for elementary English learners to read directly? Not really. This is the original English text and was written quite early, so its sentence patterns and wording carry period features, and elementary English readers are likely to stumble frequently. It is better for readers with a certain vocabulary who can read independently with a dictionary, or for readers to start with a simplified retelling and then return to the original.
Is this a paper book or an eBook? According to the information, this book is published by Project Gutenberg and is a free eBook, not a paper book from a traditional publisher. Readers can obtain the electronic version through the relevant platform and read it on a computer or e-reader.
Is the story long? How long does it take to finish? The information does not specify the exact word count, but judging from its positioning as juvenile literature and the general situation of public-domain eBooks, it is not very long. Readers can proceed at the pace of one chapter a day, which maintains continuity and also makes it easier to absorb the expressions of early English.

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About the author

Alfred Rochefort Calhoun Author · American · 1844–1912

A. R. Calhoun (Alfred Rochefort Calhoun, 1844–1912) was an American writer, journalist, and painter, who sometimes published under the name Alfred Rochefort. Public information about his life is limited; what can be confirmed is that he was active in the field of popular reading in the United States from the late nineteenth to the early twentieth century. Four of his works are held in this collection, focused on practical guides and reading for young people: there is "A Ladder to Practical Success," which teaches ordinary readers how to conduct themselves and earn a living; "Business Hints for Men and Women," a manual of business practice; "Healthful Sports for Boys," reflecting his concern for young people's physical and mental well-being and outdoor activity; and "Lost in the Cañon," showing that his writing also extended to narrative works. His style is practical and accessible, emphasizing actionable advice and suited to ordinary families and young readers of his time.