Hoof and Claw

By Sir Charles G. D. Roberts

"Hoof and Claw" is an exceptional collection of short stories by the Canadian poet Charles Roberts, first published in 1914. The author, often considered the Father of Canadian Poetry, was best known for his short fiction on animals and nature. The book contains 14 stories, mostly about animals and people who live and work in the backcountry of Canada.

• Language: English
• Publisher: DigiCat
• Release date: Nov 22, 2022
• ISBN: 8596547418443

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