Two Little Savages

Ernest Thompson Seton

Two Little Savages / Ernest Thompson Seton. Kyiv : Znannia, 2018. — 414 p. — (American Libra­ry).

The tale “Two Little Savages” by the Canadian writer of note and an animal painter Ernest Thompson Seton (1860—1946) is an exciting and informative book about the enigmatic world of animals and birds. The main hero of the tale, a boy Yan, is attracted by the laws and mysteries of the wild nature. Once he happened to have an opportunity to spend summer in the wood together with his friend. The boys pretend to be Indians, live according to their laws and become real pathfinders and hunters. The life close to nature is full of incredible adventures and bestows upon the heroes unforgettable impressions.

The two friends, Yan and Sam, the main heroes of the adventure story “Two Little Savages” by Ernest Thompson Seton, settle in the wood to live there according to the Indian laws. They invent new names for themselves, build a teepee, make a bow and arrows, sew moccasins, and train to hunt wild animals, showing ingenuity, endurance and courage, in addition. The boys are having ahead of them unforgettable, and at times dangerous, adventures as a result of which they will be better acquainted with the world around them and will steel their character. The little savages spent their summer so joyfully, excitingly, with the possibility knowing the world that even grown-ups do not remain indifferent to the boys’ childish trick.

Повість “Два маленьких дикуни” відомого канадського письменника і художника-анімаліста Ернеста Сетона-Томпсона (1860—1946) — захоплива й пізнавальна книга про загадковий світ тварин і птахів. Головного героя твору, хлопчика Яна, ваблять закони й таємниці дикої природи. Якось йому випадає нагода провести літо разом з другом у лісі. Хлопці вдають із себе індіанців, живуть за їхніми законами та стають справжніми слідопитами й мисливцями. Життя на лоні природи, у тісній взаємодії з лісовими мешканцями, сповнене неймовірних пригод і дарує героям незабутні враження.

Part I. Glenyan & Yan....................................3

I. Glimmerings...............................................3

II. Spring.......................................................8

III. His Adjoining Brothers..............................9

IV. The Book...............................................13

V. The Collarless Stranger..........................16

VI. Glenyan..................................................23

VII. The Shanty............................................26

VIII. Beginnings of Woodlore....................... 31

IX. Tracks.....................................................37

X. Biddy’s Contribution................................40

XI. Lung Balm.............................................. 44

XII. A Crisis.................................................. 49

XIII. The Lynx................................................52

XIV. Froth......................................................56

PART II. SANGER SAM .................................60

I. The New Home...........................................60

II. Sam...........................................................67

III. The Wigwam.............................................72

IV. The Sanger Witch.....................................82

V. Caleb .......................................................90

VI. The Making of the Teepee....................... 96

VII. The Calm Evening .................................100

VIII. The Sacred Fire....................................106

IX. The Bows and Arrows .............................114

X. The Dam ..................................................127

XI. Yan and the Witch................................... 135

XII. Dinner with the Witch...............................146

XIII. The Hostile Spy ......................................151

XIV. The Quarrel............................................161

XV. The Peace of Minnie................................167

PART III. In the Woods...................................174

I. Really in the Woods....................................174

II. The First Night and Morning.......................181

III. A Crippled Warrior and the Mud Albums...185

IV. A “Massacree” of Palefaces......................194

V. The Deer Hunt...........................................199

VI. War Bonnet, Teepee and Coups ..............209

VII. Campercraft ............................................223

VIII. The Indian Drum................................ .....228

IX. The Cat and the Skunk.............................234

X. The Adventures of a Squirrel Family..........240

XI. How to See the Woodfolk ..........................246

XII. Indian Signs and Getting Lost...................255

XIII. Tanning Skins  and Making Moccasins.....260

XIV. Caleb’s Philosophy..................................268

XV. A Visit from Raften ...................................272

XVI. How Yan Knew the Ducks Afar................ 277

XVII. Sam’s Woodcraft Exploit ........................286

XVIII. The Owls and the Night-School ............ 290

XIX. The Trial of Grit .......................................301

XX. The White Revolver..................................309

XXI. The Triumph of Guy ................................316

XXII. The Coon Hunt........................................326

XXIII. The Banshee’s Wail and the Huge Night Prowler...337

XXIV. Hawkeye Claims Another Grand Coup.....350

XXV. The Three-Fingered Tramp......................357

XXVI. Winning Back the Farm............................364

XXVII. The Rival Tribe........................................370

XXVIII. White-Man’s Woodcraft ........................ 376

XXIX. The Long Swamp.................................... 382

XXX. A New Kind of Coon................................. 395

XXXI. On the Old Camp Ground....................... 403

XXXII. The New War Chief .................................406