Philip Steel of the Royal Northwest Mounted Poli
The story revolves around Philip Steel, a young Mountie who becomes embroiled in a conflict between the Canadian government and the Hare Indians of the Northwest Territories. Steel's mission is to escort a group of Indian women to safety, but he soon finds himself at odds with the local Indian leader, who refuses to cooperate with the authorities. As tensions escalate, Steel must use his wits and bravery to prevent a violent confrontation between the Mounties and the Hare Indians.
By James Oliver Curwood · First published 1916 · Genre: Adventure, Western, Historical Fiction · 18 chapters · 60,608 words
First lines
Philip Steele's pencil drove steadily over the paper, as if the mere writing of a letter he might never mail in some way lessened the loneliness.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: James Oliver Curwood
- Date: 1916 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Western, Historical Fiction, Romance, Action
- Length: 60,608 words
- Structure: 18 chapters, 942 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The book focuses on thrilling exploits and daring escapades of the protagonist in the wilderness.
- Western — Set in the Canadian frontier, it features elements typical of Westerns, such as law enforcement and rugged landscapes.
- Historical Fiction — The narrative is set in a historical context, reflecting the time period of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police.
- Romance — The story includes romantic elements and relationships that influence the protagonist's journey.
Tags
Historical Fiction · Adventure · Romance · Western Canada · Mounties · Law Enforcement · Duty · Honor · Loyalty · Friendship · Action · Suspense
Contents
- The Hyacinth Letter
- A Face out of the Night
- A Skull and a Flirtation
- The Silken Scarf
- Beauty-Proof
- Philip Follows a Pretty Face
- The Tragedy in the Cabin
- Another Letter for Philip
- Philip Takes up the Trail
- Isobel's Disappearance
- The Law Versus the Man
- The Fight -- and a Strange Visitor
- The Great Love Experiment
- What Came of the Great Love Experiment
- Philip's Last Assignment
- A Lock of Golden Hair
- The Girl in the Wreck
- The Battle in the Canyon