The Right of Way, Volume 1

The Right of Way is a novel by Gilbert Parker that tells the story of a man named Charley Steele who becomes involved in a legal battle over land ownership. The book explores themes of justice, morality, and the power of money.

By Gilbert Parker · First published 1902 · Genre: Drama, Romance, Historical Fiction · 8 chapters · 23,063 words

First lines

"Not guilty, your Honour!"

A hundred atmospheres had seemed pressing down on the fretted people in the crowded court-room. As the discordant treble of the huge foreman of the jury squeaked over the mass of gaping humanity, which had twitched at skirts, drawn purposeless hands across prickling faces, and kept nervous legs at a gallop, the smothering weights of elastic air lifted suddenly, a great suspiration of relief swept through the place like a breeze, and in a far corner of the gallery a woman laughed outright.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Gilbert Parker
• Date: 1902 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Drama, Romance, Historical Fiction, Psychological Fiction
• Length: 23,063 words
• Structure: 8 chapters, 373 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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• Where does Drama first become important in the reading?

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Genres

• Drama — The narrative focuses on intense personal and social conflicts, exploring themes of redemption and moral dilemmas.
• Romance — Central to the plot is a romantic storyline that drives character development and emotional engagement.
• Historical Fiction — The setting and context reflect a specific historical period, providing a backdrop that influences the characters and events.
• Psychological Fiction — The story delves into the psychological motivations and inner struggles of the characters, emphasizing their mental and emotional states.

Tags

fiction · adventure · drama · romance · historical · Canada · exploration · conflict · society · relationships · nature · landscape

Contents

• The Way to the Verdict
• What Came of the Trial
• After Five Years
• Charley Makes a Discovery
• The Woman in Heliotrope
• The Wind and the Shorn Lamb
• "Peace, Peace, and there is no Peace"
• The Cost of the Ornament

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