A Gentleman of Courage - James Oliver Curwood

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A Novel of the Wilderness

""A Gentleman of Courage: A Novel of the Wilderness"" is a classic adventure novel by James Oliver Curwood. The story follows the adventures of Philip Whittemore, a wealthy young man who sets out to explore the Canadian wilderness. Along the way, he encounters danger, romance, and unexpected challenges that test his courage and resolve. From battling fierce animals to facing treacherous terrain, Philip must rely on his wits and his bravery to survive. But as he journeys deeper into the wilderness, he begins to question his own motivations and the true meaning of courage. With vivid descriptions of the natural world and a cast of memorable characters, ""A Gentleman of Courage"" is a thrilling and thought-provoking tale of adventure and self-discovery.1923. Most of Curwood��s stories were adventure tales set in the Canadian North, where the author spent much of his time. During the 1920s his books were among the most popular in North America, and many were made into movies. The River��s End was the first book to sell more than 100,000 copies in its first edition. The book begins: Pierre Gourdon had the love of God in his heart, a man��s love for a man��s God, and it seemed to him that in this golden sunset of a July afternoon the great Canadian wilderness all about him was whispering softly the truth of his faith and his creed. For Pierre was the son of a runner of the streams and forests, as that son��s father had been before him, and love of adventure ran in his blood, and romance, too; so it was only in the wild and silent places that he felt the soul in him attuned to that fellowship with nature which the good teachers at Ste. Anne de Beaupre did not entirely approve. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

EAN: 9781417936410

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189GOL03527KS

Rok wydania

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Miekka

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15.2x22.9cm