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Skeeter: The Story of An Arabian Gazelle

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Description:Arabia, land of mystery and enchantment, is the background for this fascinating, true story of a gazelle, Skeeter, who was the household pet of the author, an American living in that lonely desert land. The tiny creature was a gift from an Arab boy, grandson of a former king, whose greatest ambition was to study in America. The difficulties and the unforeseen dangers of raising a baby gazelle in the Oriental town of Jidda brought about an unusual friendship. As the clever, capricious little animal grew into a devoted, inseparable companion, Robert Shaffer determined not only to take Skeeter to the United States with him, but also to help the boy to achieve the same goal, especially after the latter had risked his life to save the gazelle. His experiences in working out his plans were both astonishing and amusing, while Skeeter, being a boundlessly energetic, curious and irrepressible creature, for all his diminutive size, provided plenty of interludes of excitement, danger and hilarity, all of which were further complicated by the author's sudden orders to leave Arabia. This is a rare animal story, with a most unusual "hero" - an ideal family book. It is written with great charm, combining tenderness with delightful humor. Kurt Wiese's many drawings match the writing in their beauty, vitality and sheer fun.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Skeeter: The Story of An Arabian Gazelle. To get started finding Skeeter: The Story of An Arabian Gazelle, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 192

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: Dodd, Mead & Company

Release: 1952

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Description: Arabia, land of mystery and enchantment, is the background for this fascinating, true story of a gazelle, Skeeter, who was the household pet of the author, an American living in that lonely desert land. The tiny creature was a gift from an Arab boy, grandson of a former king, whose greatest ambition was to study in America. The difficulties and the unforeseen dangers of raising a baby gazelle in the Oriental town of Jidda brought about an unusual friendship. As the clever, capricious little animal grew into a devoted, inseparable companion, Robert Shaffer determined not only to take Skeeter to the United States with him, but also to help the boy to achieve the same goal, especially after the latter had risked his life to save the gazelle. His experiences in working out his plans were both astonishing and amusing, while Skeeter, being a boundlessly energetic, curious and irrepressible creature, for all his diminutive size, provided plenty of interludes of excitement, danger and hilarity, all of which were further complicated by the author's sudden orders to leave Arabia. This is a rare animal story, with a most unusual "hero" - an ideal family book. It is written with great charm, combining tenderness with delightful humor. Kurt Wiese's many drawings match the writing in their beauty, vitality and sheer fun.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Skeeter: The Story of An Arabian Gazelle. To get started finding Skeeter: The Story of An Arabian Gazelle, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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