The Right of Way, Volume 2

Name: The Right of Way, Volume 2
Author: Gilbert Parker

The Right of Way, Volume 2 by Gilbert Parker is a novel that follows the story of a man named Charley Steele who becomes involved in a legal battle over land rights. The book explores themes of justice, morality, and the power dynamics between individuals and institutions.

By Gilbert Parker · First published 1907 · Genre: Drama, Romance, Historical Fiction · 10 chapters · 27,707 words

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Jo Portugtais was breaking the law of the river -- he was running a little raft down the stream at night, instead of tying up at sundown and camping on the shore, or sitting snugly over cooking-pot by the little wooden caboose on his raft. But defiance of custom and tradition was a habit with Jo Portugais. He had lived in his own way many a year, and he was likely to do so till the end, though he was a young man yet. He had many professions, or rather many gifts, which he practised as it pleased him. He was river-driver, woodsman, hunter, carpenter, guide, as whim or opportunity came to him. On the evening when Charley Steele met with his mishap he was a river-driver -- or so it seemed. He had been up nor'west a hundred and fifty miles, and he had come down-stream alone with his raft- which in the usual course should take two men to guide it -- through slides, over rapids, and in strong currents.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Gilbert Parker
Date: 1907 CE
Language: English
Genres: Drama, Romance, Historical Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Adventure
Length: 27,707 words
Structure: 10 chapters, 463 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Drama — The book primarily explores intense emotional and interpersonal conflicts.
Romance — Central to the narrative is a romantic relationship that drives much of the plot.
Historical Fiction — The setting and events are influenced by historical contexts relevant to the time period.
Psychological Fiction — The story delves deeply into the psychological motivations and transformations of the characters.