The Biography of a Silver-Fox; or, Domino Reynard of Goldur Town (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Realistic Wildlife Tale of Fox Survival, Cunning, and ConservationBy Ernest Thompson Seton
Length2h 46m
About this audiobook
The Biography of a Silver-Fox; or, Domino Reynard of Goldur Town presents the life of a fox as a serious biographical subject, tracing instinct, courtship, peril, territorial cunning, and encounter with human designs. Seton's prose combines narrative suspense with close natural observation, giving Domino individuality without abandoning zoological credibility. In the context of early twentieth-century animal literature, the book belongs to the "realistic animal story," a form that challenged sentimental fable by insisting that wild creatures possess their own logic, dignity, and tragic destinies. Ernest Thompson Seton was a naturalist, artist, storyteller, and influential conservationist whose field experience shaped his literary method. Raised between Britain and Canada, he became intimate with North American wildlife and helped popularize woodcraft education. His drawings and stories reveal a mind trained to observe tracks, habits, and habitats, while his conservation ethic led him to represent animals not as ornaments or pests, but as fellow inhabitants of a shared world. This book is recommended for readers interested in nature writing, animal studies, and the literary origins of conservation consciousness. It rewards both younger readers and scholars with its dramatic clarity, ecological attentiveness, and humane seriousness.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreChildren's Literature
Length2 hrs 46 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 3, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Biography of a Silver-Fox; or, Domino Reynard of Goldur Town (Annotated)
16XI THE DEER
2Introduction
17XII THE ENCHANTRESS
3Synopsis
18XIII HONEY FROM THE THISTLE
4Historical Context
19XIV SUMMER LIFE AND THE HUMAN THING
5Footnote
20XV DOMINO’S HEIR
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6I HIS EARLY HOME
21XVI THE WILD GEESE
7II TROUBLE
22XVII A WEIRD CEREMONY
8III THE NEW HOME
23XVIII THE SHEEP-MURDERER
9IV THE NEW GARB AND THE NEW LIFE
24XIX THE PRESERVER OF SNOWYRUFF
10V BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
25XX THE STRONG HEART TRIED
11VI DOMINO’S WINTER LIFE
26XXI THE RIVER AND THE NIGHT
12VII DOMINO FINDS A MATE
27XXII THE ROSE-MOON
13VIII SPRING
28Analysis
14IX THE EVENT
29Reflection
15X AN ANCIENT FOE
30Memorable Quotes
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