The trail book

The trail book

by Mary Austin

Part of Western literature series

1918
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In the New York Museum of Natural History, two children discover displays that come to life and admit them into a series of exciting adventures that include talking animals and magical travels through the vast landscapes of the pre-Columbian continent. Along the way, the children discover the lifeways of the ancient Native Americans and the natural worlds they inhabited, as well as the impact on both Indians and wildlife from contact with European explorers and Euro-Americans.

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    How does Mary Austin use the framing device of museum exhibits coming to life to bridge the gap between static history and living, breathing cultures for young readers?

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    In what ways does the personification of the animals shape our understanding of the interconnected relationship between early Indigenous peoples and the natural world of the pre-Columbian continent?

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    If you could step inside a diorama of any historical or natural landscape from your own favorite museum, which one would you choose and why?

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