Pierre and his People, Volume 4

Name: Pierre and his People, Volume 4
Author: Gilbert Parker

Pierre and his People, Volume 4 by Gilbert Parker is a historical novel set in the Canadian wilderness during the early 19th century. The story follows Pierre, a French-Canadian trapper who becomes involved in the fur trade and the political struggles of the time. Along the way, he encounters various characters including Native Americans, British soldiers, and other trappers. The book is known for its vivid descriptions of life in the wilderness and its portrayal of the complex relationships between different groups of people during this period of history.

By Gilbert Parker · First published 1905 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Short Stories · 4 chapters · 25,227 words

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The story has been so much tossed about in the mouths of Indians, and half-breeds, and men of the Hudson's Bay Company, that you are pretty sure to hear only an apocryphal version of the thing as you now travel in the North. But Pretty Pierre was at Fort Luke when the battle occurred, and, before and after, he sifted the business thoroughly. For he had a philosophical turn, and this may be said of him, that he never lied except to save another from danger. In this matter he was cool and impartial from first to last, and evil as his reputation was in many ways there were those who believed and trusted him. Himself, as he travelled here and there through the North, had heard of the Tall Master. Yet he had never met anyone who had seen him; for the Master had dwelt, it was said, chiefly among the strange tribes of the Far-Off Metal River whose faces were almost white, and who held themselves aloof from the southern races. The tales lost nothing by being retold, even when the historians were the men of the H. B. C.; -- -Pierre knew what accomplished liars may be found among that Company of Adventurers trading in Hudson's Bay, and how their art had been none too delicately engrafted by his own people.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Gilbert Parker
Date: 1905 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Short Stories, Canadian Literature, Romance
Length: 25,227 words
Structure: 4 chapters, 273 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Historical Fiction — The book is set in a historical context, exploring the lives and experiences of characters in a specific time period.
Adventure — The narrative includes elements of exploration and adventure, focusing on the characters' journeys and challenges.
Short Stories — The book is a collection of short stories, each with its own plot and characters, contributing to the overall theme.
Canadian Literature — The setting and cultural context are distinctly Canadian, reflecting the country's landscape and society.