The Trail of the Sword, Volume 4
The Trail of the Sword, Volume 4 by Gilbert Parker follows the story of a young man named John who sets out on a journey to find his father's killer. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles and meets new friends who help him in his quest. The book is set in the Canadian wilderness during the late 1800s and explores themes of revenge, loyalty, and redemption.
By Gilbert Parker · First published 1905 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 6 chapters · 15,984 words
First lines
Two men stood leaning against a great gun aloft on the heights of Quebec. The air of an October morning fluttered the lace at their breasts and lifted the long brown hair of the younger man from his shoulders. His companion was tall, alert, bronzed, grey-headed, with an eagle eye and a glance of authority. He laid his hand on the shoulder of the younger man and said: "I am glad you have come, Iberville, for I need you, as I need all your brave family -- I could spare not one."
"You honour me, sir," was the reply; "and, believe me, there is none in Quebec but thanks God that their governor is here before Phips rounds Isle Orleans yonder."
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Gilbert Parker
- Date: 1905 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Drama
- Length: 15,984 words
- Structure: 6 chapters, 270 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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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 · fantasy · historical · sword · action · drama · quest · heroism · conflict · mythology · exploration · courage
Contents
- Which Tells of a Brother's Blood Crying from the Ground
- A Trap is Set
- An Untoward Messenger
- From Tiger's Claw to Lion's Mouth
- At the Gates of Misfortune
- In which the Sword is Sheathed
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