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Gray Wolf
Speed was the last of the gray wolves, those fleet, savage killers who could bring down an elk, a deer, or a calf at one leap and with one snap of their powerful jaws.
He grew into an outlaw against whom traps, poison, and dogs were all useless. He became wise enough to escape all hunters. But Treon, the Indian, was no ordinary hunter.
He worked alone, secretly admiring the crafty animal with whom he matched wits. So in the end Speed was killed, not by man, but in battle with one of his own wolf-dog sons.
He grew into an outlaw against whom traps, poison, and dogs were all useless. He became wise enough to escape all hunters. But Treon, the Indian, was no ordinary hunter.
He worked alone, secretly admiring the crafty animal with whom he matched wits. So in the end Speed was killed, not by man, but in battle with one of his own wolf-dog sons.
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First published January 1, 1949
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Rutherford G. Montgomery
93 books18 followersRutherford George Montgomery
Also published as Everitt Proctor, Al Avery, Art Elder, A.A. Avery and E.P. Marshall.
Montgomery was born in Straubville, Sargent County, North Dakota, "a true ghost town" as of 2005. to George Y. and Matilda Proctor Montgomery. He studied at Colorado Agricultural College, Western State College of Colorado, and University of Nebraska; taught elementary school in Hot Springs, Wyoming; and from 1917 to 1919 served in the United States Air Corps. During the 1920s, he worked as a teacher and principal at junior and senior high schools in Montrose County, Colorado.
Montgomery married Eunice Opal Kirks in 1930; they had three children. He served Gunnison County, Colorado, as a judge from 1931 to 1936 and as county commissioner from 1932 to 1938, then became a freelance writer.
While still at school, Montgomery began writing stories about the wild animals that lived around his family's farm. He went on to write books about aviation and the people, landscapes and animals of the American West, particularly horses. In all, he wrote more than 100 books.
From 1941 to 1946, Montgomery was a writer for Dick Tracy. He worked as a creative writing teacher 1955–57 and as a scriptwriter for Walt Disney Studios 1958–1962.
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Also published as Everitt Proctor, Al Avery, Art Elder, A.A. Avery and E.P. Marshall.
Montgomery was born in Straubville, Sargent County, North Dakota, "a true ghost town" as of 2005. to George Y. and Matilda Proctor Montgomery. He studied at Colorado Agricultural College, Western State College of Colorado, and University of Nebraska; taught elementary school in Hot Springs, Wyoming; and from 1917 to 1919 served in the United States Air Corps. During the 1920s, he worked as a teacher and principal at junior and senior high schools in Montrose County, Colorado.
Montgomery married Eunice Opal Kirks in 1930; they had three children. He served Gunnison County, Colorado, as a judge from 1931 to 1936 and as county commissioner from 1932 to 1938, then became a freelance writer.
While still at school, Montgomery began writing stories about the wild animals that lived around his family's farm. He went on to write books about aviation and the people, landscapes and animals of the American West, particularly horses. In all, he wrote more than 100 books.
From 1941 to 1946, Montgomery was a writer for Dick Tracy. He worked as a creative writing teacher 1955–57 and as a scriptwriter for Walt Disney Studios 1958–1962.
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August 22, 2012
This book changed my life... I was never much of a reader but I always wanted to order a book from the "weekly reader" magazine at school. My mom finally acquiesced and I had to promise to read it... I chose "Gray Wolf". I couldn't put it down! The story of Speed, Loafer, and Lobo was enought to transport me away from my troubled home life and helped me to run with the pack through the moonlight flooded forests in search of food... It began a lifetime love of reading and of wolves. It opened my eyes to the bum rap wolves often get as monsters. I don't know much about Mr. Montgomery but if I could I would thank him for one of my fondest childhood memories... and yes.. I still have that book... it is put up in an airtight container... a prized possession destined for the ears/eyes of my grandchildren...
January 24, 2021
I first read this book in middle school. I loved it then, and I enjoyed it now too. I am a big fan of these types of books about the strength and beauty of wolves living in the wild. Montgomery brings you in and paints a very realistic picture of the life of this lobo. I like how he gives some human characteristics to the wolf, but only enough for the reader to understand the wolf & not enough to make the wolf any less wild. My only dislike is that it ends rather abruptly, but it is still a great story.
May 21, 2023
Surprisingly good for how old it is/when it was written (1930s) and it not being known/considered as a classic. Definitely has some outdated language though--especially when it comes to a Native American/indigenous man. As well as some outdated info/terminology on wolves, but this was still really good despite that. Slight anthropomorphising was a bit iffy sometimes, but worked others. Definitely has some death (lots of animals killed), so bear that in mind if that's not to your liking.
January 7, 2024
I love this author all his looks are good reads
December 27, 2009
Found my diary from 1962 with a list of books read complete with ratings. Alas, no comments. This one was from the paperback series that you could buy through school. We got a catalog to pick from & ordered the books- probably for a whopping 35 to 50 cents each. Still have a few around someplace. I was on a real kick reading animal stories- this was about a mountain lion.
September 24, 2019
I picked this up at a book fair in 8th grade and absolutely loved it. I'm a big fan of the animal adventure story, and the author is has very descriptive writing and kept me engaged throughout.
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