{"product_id":"lobo-the-king-of-currumpaw-and-other-stories-by-ernest-seton-thompson","title":"Lobo, The King of Currumpaw and Other Stories by Ernest Seton-Thompson","description":"Lobo, The King of Currumpaw and Other Stories\r\nAuthor: Ernest Seton-Thompson\r\nPublisher: Foreign Languages Publishing House\r\nEdition: 1956\r\nBinding: Hardcover\r\nPages: 390\r\nSize: 6 inch x 9 inch\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"867\"\u003eLobo, The King of Currumpaw and Other Stories\u003c\/em\u003e by naturalist and writer Ernest Seton-Thompson is a landmark in the genre of animal literature and conservation storytelling. This 1956 edition, published by the Foreign Languages Publishing House and bound in a sturdy 6 x 9 inch hardcover, spans 390 pages of deeply moving, beautifully written wildlife narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003eThe title story, \u003cem data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003eLobo, The King of Currumpaw\u003c\/em\u003e, recounts the gripping and ultimately tragic tale of a legendary wolf in the American Southwest whose intelligence and strength made him a feared figure among ranchers. Seton-Thompson, initially hired to hunt Lobo, came away transformed by the animal’s nobility and loyalty—sparking his lifelong dedication to wildlife conservation. The story became one of the earliest literary works to humanize animals and call attention to the costs of human dominion over nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"2108\"\u003eThe collection also includes other memorable tales such as \u003cem data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003eSilverspot, The Story of a Crow\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1823\"\u003eBingo, The Story of My Dog\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003eRedruff, The Story of the Don Valley Partridge\u003c\/em\u003e, and more—all featuring Seton's hallmark blend of detailed observation, dramatic storytelling, and heartfelt respect for animal life. His stories are often built around real events, elevated by literary finesse and ethical reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2411\"\u003eThese stories are not just engaging for young readers and nature enthusiasts, but they also reflect early advocacy for humane treatment of animals and environmental consciousness. The book is richly illustrated by the author himself, whose drawings capture both the spirit and the realism of the wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2413\" data-end=\"2762\"\u003eSeton-Thompson’s work had a profound influence on both children’s literature and the emerging conservation movement of the 20th century. 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