The Trail of the Sword, Volume 2
The Trail of the Sword, Volume 2 by Gilbert Parker follows the story of a young man named John Graves Simcoe who becomes involved in the American Revolutionary War. The book explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and sacrifice as Simcoe navigates his way through the conflict.
By Gilbert Parker · First published 1904 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 6 chapters · 22,067 words
First lines
Montreal and Quebec, dear to the fortunes of such men as Iberville, were as cheerful in the still iron winter as any city under any more cordial sky then or now: men loved, hated, made and broke bargains, lied to women, kept a foolish honour with each other, and did deeds of valour for a song, as ever they did from the beginning of the world. Through the stern soul of Nature ran the temperament of men who had hearts of summer; and if, on a certain notable day in Iberville's life, one could have looked through the window of a low stone house in Notre Dame Street, Montreal, one could have seen a priest joyously playing a violin; though even in Europe, Maggini and Stradivarius were but little known, and the instrument itself was often called an invention of the devil.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Gilbert Parker
- Date: 1904 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Drama
- Length: 22,067 words
- Structure: 6 chapters, 314 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The narrative is set in a historical context, focusing on events and characters from a specific period.
- Adventure — The plot involves exciting and risky undertakings, often with a focus on exploration and action.
- Romance — The story includes romantic relationships as a significant element of the plot.
- Drama — The book contains intense character development and emotional themes.
Tags
adventure · historical fiction · sword · conflict · courage · loyalty · betrayal · heroism · exploration · mystery · action · drama
Contents
- Friends in Council
- As Seen through a Glass, Darkly
- To the Porch of the World
- Qui Vive!
- With the Strange People
- Out of the Net
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