The River's End

Name: The River's End
Author: James Oliver Curwood

The story revolves around a young man who returns to his childhood home after being away for many years. He finds that the town has changed and so have its people. The main character's past comes back to haunt him, and he must confront the consequences of his actions. Along the way, he meets a woman who helps him to see things in a new light.

By James Oliver Curwood · First published 1919 · Genre: Adventure, Western, Romance · 25 chapters · 64,529 words

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Between Conniston, of His Majesty's Royal Northwest Mounted Police, and Keith, the outlaw, there was a striking physical and facial resemblance. Both had observed it, of course. It gave them a sort of confidence in each other. Between them it hovered in a subtle and unanalyzed presence that was constantly suggesting to Conniston a line of action that would have made him a traitor to his oath of duty. For nearly a month he had crushed down the whispered temptings of this thing between them. He represented the law. He was the law. For twenty-seven months he had followed Keith, and always there had been in his mind that parting injunction of the splendid service of which he was a part -- "Don't come back until you get your man, dead or alive. " Otherwise --

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Work type: Novel
Author: James Oliver Curwood
Date: 1919 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure, Western, Romance, Mystery, Drama
Length: 64,529 words
Structure: 25 chapters, 829 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

Adventure — The plot centers around thrilling and dangerous journeys, with a focus on survival and exploration.
Western — Set in the rugged landscapes of the American West, featuring elements typical of Westerns such as frontier life and law enforcement.
Romance — Contains romantic elements and relationships that are integral to the character development and plot progression.
Mystery — Involves a central mystery that drives the narrative, with characters seeking to uncover hidden truths.