White Otter (1917)

""White Otter"" is a novel written by Elmer Russell Gregor in 1917. The story is set in the mid-1800s and follows the life of a young Native American boy named White Otter. White Otter is a member of the Ojibwe tribe and lives with his family in the wilderness of the Upper Midwest. The novel explores White Otter's coming-of-age journey as he learns the skills necessary to survive in the wilderness, including hunting, fishing, and tracking. Along the way, he encounters a variety of challenges, including rival tribes, dangerous animals, and the harsh elements of nature. As White Otter grows older, he begins to question the beliefs and traditions of his tribe, particularly their reliance on war and violence. He becomes friends with a white trader named John Norton, who teaches him about Christianity and a more peaceful way of life. The novel culminates in a battle between White Otter's tribe and their rivals, during which White Otter must choose between his loyalty to his people and his newfound beliefs. Overall, ""White Otter"" is a classic tale of adventure and self-discovery, set against the backdrop of the American wilderness and the clash of cultures between Native Americans and white settlers.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.