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About this book
Two Months in the Camp of Big Bear is available in the Project Gutenberg source edition credited to Theresa Gowanlock, Theresa Delaney. Catalog subjects include Gowanlock, Theresa, 1863-1899 -- Captivity; Delaney, Theresa, 1849-1913 -- Captivity; Big Bear, (Cree chief). This edition retains the source text, including any introductory material and notes.
- First published
- Unknown year
- Language
- English
- Copyright status
- Public domain
- Source edition
- Project Gutenberg ebook #6604
English level
B1–B2 · Steady progress
Two Months in the Camp of Big Bear is calibrated from 31,805 sampled words across 35 chapters: sentences average 21 words, 33% exceed 24 words and 4.9% of words are nine letters or longer.
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What the prose asks
Extended sentences averaging 21 words, with 11.3% reaching 40 words or more
Vocabulary
What may slow you down
4.9% of sampled words contain nine or more letters; names and period vocabulary still vary by chapter
Reading rhythm
Short commitment
Many short stopping points support flexible sessions. About 6 calm 30-minute sessions.
Suggested approach
Read with momentum
Pause at paragraph breaks, restate long sentences in your own words and use the guide for historical context
Best starting point
Begin with chapter one
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Table of contents
35 chapters
- 01The Life and Adventures Of Theresa Gowanlock and Theresa Delaney2 min
- 02INTRODUCTION.3 min
- 03CHAPTER I. — WE LEAVE ONTARIO.2 min
- 04CHAPTER II. — INCIDENTS AT BATTLEFORD3 min
- 05CHAPTER III. — ON TO OUR HOME.3 min
- 06CHAPTER IV. — AT HOME.4 min
- 07CHAPTER V. — WOOD AND PLAIN INDIANS.2 min
- 08CHAPTER VI. — THE MASSACRE.6 min
- 09CHAPTER VII. — WITH THE INDIANS.5 min
- 10CHAPTER VIII. — PROTECTED BY HALF-BREEDS.3 min
- 11CHAPTER IX. — THEY TAKE FORT PITT.3 min
- 12CHAPTER X. — COOKING FOR A LARGE FAMILY.3 min
- 13CHAPTER XI. — INCIDENTS BY THE WAY.4 min
- 14CHAPTER XII. — DANCING PARTIES.6 min
- 15CHAPTER XIII. — ANOTHER BATTLE.3 min
- 16CHAPTER XIV. — INDIAN BOYS.2 min
- 17CHAPTER XV. — HOPE ALMOST DEFERRED.2 min
- 18CHAPTER XVI. — OUT OF BIG BEAR'S CAMP.2 min
- 19CHAPTER XVII. — RESCUED.2 min
- 20CHAPTER XVIII. — WE LEAVE FOR HOME.3 min
- 21CHAPTER XIX — AT HOME.6 min
- 22TO ONE OF THE ABSENT.2 min
- 23SHOT DOWN.2 min
- 24MR. GOWANLOCK.3 min
- 25MR. GILCHRIST.2 min
- 26PREFACE.2 min
- 27CHAPTER I. — MY YOUTH AND EARLY LIFE.9 min
- 28CHAPTER II — MY MARRIAGE LIFE.8 min
- 29FROG LAKE AND SURROUNDINGS.4 min
- 30THE INDIANS AS THEY ARE9 min
- 31CHAPTER III. — THE NORTH-WEST TROUBLE.29 min
- 32CONCLUSION.3 min
- 33REV. ADELARD FAFARD.2 min
- 34MR. DILL.2 min
- 35THE SASKATCHEWAN STREAM.2 min
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