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September 14, 1819
The Portland Gazette
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
In August 1819, a 12-year-old boy in German, Chenango County, NY, was chased by a wolf into a small tree, where he perched overnight until rescued by family; the wolf escaped.
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Extract of a letter to the editor of the Plough
Boy, dated Truxton, (Cortland county) 8th
month 16th, 1819.
" A few days since a lad of 12 years of age
was pursued by a wolf in a piece of wood.
The boy sprang up a small tree, which would
have bent to the ground had it not lodged on
another. He remained standing on a small
limb, not more than an inch thick, all night
the wolf watching him. He was relieved by
some of his connections in the morning, his
feet having swelled considerably. The wolf
escaped. This happened in the town of Ger-
man, Chenango county."
Boy, dated Truxton, (Cortland county) 8th
month 16th, 1819.
" A few days since a lad of 12 years of age
was pursued by a wolf in a piece of wood.
The boy sprang up a small tree, which would
have bent to the ground had it not lodged on
another. He remained standing on a small
limb, not more than an inch thick, all night
the wolf watching him. He was relieved by
some of his connections in the morning, his
feet having swelled considerably. The wolf
escaped. This happened in the town of Ger-
man, Chenango county."
What sub-type of article is it?
Animal Story
Survival
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Survival
Misfortune
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Wolf Pursuit
Boy Survival
Tree Escape
Wildlife Encounter
Historical Anecdote
What entities or persons were involved?
Lad Of 12 Years
His Connections
Where did it happen?
Town Of German, Chenango County
Story Details
Key Persons
Lad Of 12 Years
His Connections
Location
Town Of German, Chenango County
Event Date
8th Month 1819
Story Details
A 12-year-old boy pursued by a wolf climbs a small tree, stands on a thin limb all night while watched by the wolf, and is rescued by family in the morning with swollen feet; wolf escapes.