Wild Folk by Samuel Scoville

Description

Wild Folk by Samuel Scoville is a novel written in the early 20th century. It explores the lives and adventures of various woodland creatures, driven by natural instincts and experiences in their habitats. The story primarily focuses on the interactions and survival challenges faced by families of wildlife, including raccoons and bears, emphasizing the themes of parental care, learning, and the harsh realities of life in the wild. At the start of the narrative, the Barrens are depicted in winter’s quiet embrace before spring awakens the landscape into vibrant life. The opening highlights the journey of a young raccoon who, in his first venture outside, experiences both the thrill and dangers of the world around him. His family’s dynamic is illustrated as they navigate incidents of panic, danger, and the nurturing instincts of their mother. This introductory portion sets the stage for subsequent lessons in survival and the various challenges that wild animals face, including predators and human threats, establishing an engaging tableau of life in the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)