The Honor of the Big Snows

Name: The Honor of the Big Snows
Author: James Oliver Curwood

The story revolves around a young trapper who lives in the wilderness of Canada and his struggles to survive against harsh weather conditions and hostile Native Americans. He forms an unlikely alliance with a French-Canadian guide, and together they navigate treacherous terrain and confront their enemies. The novel explores themes of survival, loyalty, and redemption in the unforgiving environment of the Canadian wilderness.

By James Oliver Curwood · First published 1918 · Genre: Adventure, Romance, Historical Fiction · 28 chapters · 69,625 words

First lines

"Listen, John -- I hear music -- "

The words came in a gentle whisper from the woman's lips. One white, thin hand lifted itself weakly to the rough face of the man who was kneeling beside her bed, and the great dark eyes from which he had hidden his own grew luminously bright for a moment, as she whispered again:

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Work type: Novel
Author: James Oliver Curwood
Date: 1918 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure, Romance, Historical Fiction, Drama, Nature Writing
Length: 69,625 words
Structure: 28 chapters, 1,346 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Adventure — The plot centers around survival and exploration in the wilderness, which are key elements of adventure.
Romance — The narrative includes romantic elements and relationships that drive the story forward.
Historical Fiction — The setting and time period are integral to the story, reflecting historical aspects of the early 20th century.
Drama — The book contains emotional and interpersonal conflicts that are characteristic of drama.