Northern Lights, Volume 1
Northern Lights is a novel by Gilbert Parker that tells the story of a young man named Pierre who travels to Canada's Northwest Territories in search of his father. Along the way, he encounters various challenges and obstacles, including harsh weather conditions and dangerous wildlife. The book explores themes such as family, identity, and survival in a harsh environment.
By Gilbert Parker · First published 1904 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 4 chapters · 33,274 words
First lines
"Hai -- Yai, so bright a day, so clear! " said Mitiahwe as she entered the big lodge and laid upon a wide, low couch, covered with soft skins, the fur of a grizzly which had fallen to her man's rifle. "Hai-yai, I wish it would last for ever -- so sweet! " she added, smoothing the fur lingeringly, and showing her teeth in a smile.
"There will come a great storm, Mitiahwe. See, the birds go south so soon," responded a deep voice from a corner by the doorway.
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Northern Lights, Volume 1 is listed on Textopian as a novel by Gilbert Parker, dated 1904 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Gilbert Parker
- Date: 1904 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Drama, Literary Fiction
- Length: 33,274 words
- Structure: 4 chapters, 390 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in a historical context, with events and characters that reflect the time period it portrays.
- Adventure — The narrative includes elements of exploration and adventure, with characters embarking on journeys and facing challenges.
- Romance — There are romantic elements and relationships that play a significant role in the storyline.
- Drama — The book contains dramatic elements, focusing on emotional and relational conflicts among characters.
Tags
adventure · mystery · historical · romance · exploration · nature · Canada · Northern · landscape · cultural · friendship · conflict
Contents
More by Gilbert Parker
- The Power And The Glory (1925)
- Pierre and his People, Volume 1 (1895)
- Pierre and his People, Volume 2 (1904)
- Pierre and his People, Volume 3 (1904)
- Pierre and his People, Volume 4 (1905)
- Pierre and his People, Volume 5 (1904)
- A Romany of the Snows, Volume 1 (1897)
- A Romany of the Snows, Volume 2 (1907)
- All works by Gilbert Parker