Border Beagles: A Tale of Mississippi is a novel written by W. Gilmore Simms. The story revolves around a group of hunting dogs, specifically beagles, and their owners in the border region of Mississippi. The novel explores the relationships between the dogs and their owners, as well as the competitive nature of hunting in the area. The main character, Captain Pickett, is a wealthy and respected member of the community who is known for his exceptional hunting skills. He is also the owner of a pack of beagles, who he trains ...
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Border Beagles: A Tale of Mississippi is a novel written by W. Gilmore Simms. The story revolves around a group of hunting dogs, specifically beagles, and their owners in the border region of Mississippi. The novel explores the relationships between the dogs and their owners, as well as the competitive nature of hunting in the area. The main character, Captain Pickett, is a wealthy and respected member of the community who is known for his exceptional hunting skills. He is also the owner of a pack of beagles, who he trains and takes on hunting expeditions. As the story progresses, Captain Pickett and his dogs encounter various challenges, including rival hunters and dangerous animals. The novel also touches on themes of loyalty, friendship, and the importance of tradition in Southern culture. Overall, Border Beagles is a classic tale of Southern hunting culture, told through the eyes of man's best friend.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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