Vane of the Timberlands

Name: Vane of the Timberlands
Author: Harold Bindloss

The story revolves around a young man who inherits a large tract of land from his uncle and must navigate the complexities of managing it while dealing with various characters, including a beautiful woman and a rival claimant to the property. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the challenges of rural life in the late 19th century.

By Harold Bindloss · First published 1908 · Genre: Adventure, Romance, Western · 31 chapters · 116,159 words

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A light breeze, scented with the smell of the firs, was blowing down the inlet, and the tiny ripples it chased across the water splashed musically against the bows of the canoe. They met her end-on, sparkling in the warm sunset light, gurgled about her sides, and trailed away astern in two divergent lines as the paddles flashed and fell. There was a thud as the blades struck the water, and the long, light hull forged onward with slightly lifted, bird's-head prow, while the two men swung forward for the next stroke with a rhythmic grace of motion. They knelt, facing forward, in the bottom of the craft, and, dissimilar as they were in features and, to some extent, in character, the likeness between them was stronger than the difference. Both bore the unmistakable stamp of a wholesome life spent in vigorous labor in the open. Their eyes were clear and, like those of most bushmen, singularly steady; their skin was clean and weather-darkened; and they were leanly muscular.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Harold Bindloss
Date: 1908 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure, Romance, Western, Historical Fiction, Drama
Length: 116,159 words
Structure: 31 chapters, 2,676 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

Adventure — The plot centers around exploration and challenges in the wilderness, typical of adventure narratives.
Romance — The story includes romantic elements and relationships that drive the character development and plot.
Western — The setting and themes are reminiscent of the Western genre, with a focus on frontier life and rugged landscapes.
Historical Fiction — The narrative is set in a past era, providing a backdrop that influences the characters and events.