The Right of Way, Volume 3

The Right of Way, Volume 3 by Gilbert Parker is a novel set in the Canadian wilderness during the late 19th century. It follows the story of a young man named Valmond who becomes involved in a dangerous and violent conflict between two rival fur trading companies. The book explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the harsh realities of life in the Canadian wilderness.

By Gilbert Parker · First published 1902 · Genre: Drama, Romance, Historical Fiction · 10 chapters · 24,572 words

First lines

The agitation and curiosity possessing Rosalie all day held her in the evening when the wooden shutters of the tailor's shop were closed and only a flickering light showed through the cracks. She was restless and uneasy during supper, and gave more than one unmeaning response to the remarks of her crippled father, who, drawn up for supper in his wheel- chair, was more than usually inclined to gossip.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Gilbert Parker
• Date: 1902 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Drama, Romance, Historical Fiction, Adventure, Psychological Fiction
• Length: 24,572 words
• Structure: 10 chapters, 462 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Discussion starters

• What should a reader notice first when entering The Right of Way, Volume 3?
• How does this novel by Gilbert Parker fit its genre, period, or classroom use?
• Where does Drama first become important in the reading?

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Genres

• Drama — The narrative focuses on intense emotional and relational conflicts.
• Romance — Central to the plot is a romantic relationship that drives character development and plot progression.
• Historical Fiction — The setting and events are influenced by historical contexts, providing a backdrop for the story.
• Adventure — The characters embark on journeys and face challenges that are adventurous in nature.

Tags

adventure · drama · romance · historical · fiction · Canada · exploration · conflict · society · relationships · courage · identity

Contents

• The Sign from Heaven
• The Return of the Tailor
• The Cure has an Inspiration
• The Woman who Saw
• The Woman who did not Tell
• The Seigneur Takes a Hand in the Game
• The Colonel Tells his Story
• A Song, a Bottle, and a Ghost
• Out on the Old Trail
• The Seigneur Gives a Warning

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