Danny knew at a glance that the big Irish Setter was the dog he had always dreamed of. But Big Red was a champion, and Danny only a trapper's son enjoying squatter's rights on the Wintapi estate. Fortunately Big Red's owner could see quality in a boy as well as in a dog. That was how Danny was given the job of teaching the thoroughbred show dog the ways of the woods.

Together they roamed the wilderness; hunting, fishing, trapping, meeting Nature on her own terms. Together they conquered blizzards and varmints, and eventually tracked down Old Majesty, the great outlaw bear. In the process boy and dog grew to real maturity, and found a place for themselves.

Big Red is a rugged, modern story of outdoor American life, packed with action and adventure. It is also a convincing demonstration that loyalty, courage, and resourcefulness inevitably bring their own rewards. 

From the dust jacket