God's Country
The story revolves around a young woman who travels to the Canadian wilderness with her father and brother. They are seeking a new life after their family's financial downfall. The protagonist becomes embroiled in a conflict between rival logging companies, one of which is led by a ruthless businessman. She also develops feelings for a man from the opposing company.
By James Oliver Curwood · First published 1915 · Genre: Adventure, Romance, Western · 4 chapters · 28,292 words
First lines
To-night I am in a little cabin in the heart of a great wilderness. Outside it is dark. I can hear the wind sighing in the thick spruce tops. I hear the laughter of a stream out of which I took my supper of trout. The People of the Night are awake, for a little while ago I heard a wolf howl, and, not far away, in an old stub, lives an owl that hoots at the light in my window. I think it's going to storm. There is a heaviness in the air, and, in the drowse of it, the sweetness of distant rain.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: James Oliver Curwood
- Date: 1915 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Romance, Western, Drama, Historical Fiction
- Length: 28,292 words
- Structure: 4 chapters, 204 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The narrative is driven by exploration and survival in the wilderness.
- Romance — Central to the plot is a romantic relationship that influences character motivations.
- Western — The setting and themes reflect the frontier life and challenges of the early 20th century.
- Drama — The story includes intense emotional and moral conflicts.
Tags
Adventure · Fiction · Romance · Historical Fiction · Wilderness · Survival · Love Story · Native American · Frontier Life · Pioneering Spirit · Exploration · Action
Contents
- My Secret of Happiness
- I Become a Killer
- My Brotherhood
- The Road to Faith