The Lure of the North by Harold Bindloss

The story revolves around a young man who becomes infatuated with the idea of adventure and wealth in the Canadian North. He joins an expedition to explore the region, but soon finds himself entangled in a web of deceit and danger. The protagonist's obsession with the North leads him down a path of self-discovery and transformation.

By Harold Bindloss · First published 1908 · Genre: Adventure, Romance, Western · 31 chapters · 97,081 words

First lines

Dinner was nearly over at the big red hotel that stands high above the city of Quebec, and Thirlwell, sitting at one of the tables, abstractedly glanced about. The spacious room was filled with skilfully tempered light that glimmered on colored glasses and sparkled on silver; pillars and cornices were decorated with artistic taste. A murmur of careless talk rose from the groups of fashionably dressed women and prosperous men, and he heard a girl's soft laugh.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Harold Bindloss
• Date: 1908 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Adventure, Romance, Western, Historical Fiction, Drama
• Length: 97,081 words
• Structure: 31 chapters, 1,891 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

• Adventure — The plot centers around exploration and survival in the northern wilderness, featuring elements of risk and excitement.
• Romance — The narrative includes romantic relationships that influence character motivations and plot developments.
• Western — The setting and themes reflect frontier life and the challenges of living in remote, rugged environments.
• Historical Fiction — The story is set in a past era, incorporating historical details and context relevant to the time period.

Tags

Adventure · Fiction · Romance · Historical Fiction · Travelogue · Exploration · Northern Canada · Wilderness · Frontier Life · Pioneering Spirit · Love Story · Coming of Age

Contents

• Thirlwell Makes his Choice
• Strange's Story
• Agatha Makes a Promise
• Strange's Partner
• A Night's Watch
• Father Lucien's Adventure
• Agatha's Resolve
• The Burglar
• Agatha Asks Advice
• Thirlwell Gets a Letter
• Stormont Finds a Clue
• On the Trail
• The Prospectors' Return
• Stormont Disowns a Debt
• The Grand Rapid
• The Pit-Prop
• Drummond Offers Help
• The Hand in the Water
• A Lost Opportunity
• The Plunge
• The Wilderness
• Before the Wind
• Strange's Legacy
• Agatha Resumes her Journey
• The Broken Range
• The Lode
• Thirlwell's Dullness
• Stormont Tries a Bribe
• George Reproaches Himself
• A Change of Luck
• Thirlwell's Reward

More by Harold Bindloss

• The Honour Of His House (1918)
• How They Took The Olga Out, A Story Of The Pacific Sealers (1902)
• The Girl from Keller'S (1908)
• Vane of the Timberlands (1908)
• Lister's Great Adventure (1902)
• Alton of Somasco (1903)
• Carmen's Messenger (1905)
• The Intriguers (1909)
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