Conan - Beyond the Black River

Name: Conan - Beyond the Black River
Author: Robert E. Howard

Conan - Beyond the Black River is a classic fantasy novel by Robert E. Howard, set in the world of his famous character, Conan the Barbarian. The story follows Conan as he travels to the Pictish Wilderness, a savage land of untamed wilderness and fierce warriors. Here, he finds himself in the middle of a conflict between the Picts and the Aquilonians, two warring factions. Conan must choose a side and fight for his life as he battles against the Picts and their savage allies. Along the way, he discovers a powerful artifact that could turn the tide of the war and save the Aquilonians from certain destruction. Conan must use all of his strength and cunning to survive the dangers of the Pictish Wilderness and protect the Aquilonians from their enemies. With the fate of two nations in his hands, Conan must prove himself a hero and save the day.

By Robert E. Howard · First published 1928 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Action · 8 chapters · 21,975 words

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The stillness of the forest trail was so primeval that the tread of a soft-booted foot was a startling disturbance. At least it seemed so to the ears of the wayfarer, though he was moving along the path with the caution that must be practised by any man who ventures beyond Thunder River. He was a young man of medium height, with an open countenance and a mop of tousled tawny hair unconfined by cap or helmet. His garb was common enough for that country--a coarse tunic, belted at the waist, short leather breeches beneath, and soft buckskin boots that came short of the knee. A knife hilt jutted from one boot top. The broad leather belt supported a short, heavy sword and a buckskin pouch. There was no perturbation in the wide eyes that scanned the green walls which fringed the trail. Though not tall, he was well built, and the arms that the short wide sleeves of the tunic left bare were thick with corded muscle.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Robert E. Howard
Date: 1928 CE
Language: English
Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Action, Historical Fiction
Length: 21,975 words
Structure: 8 chapters, 408 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Fantasy — The book is part of the Conan the Barbarian series, which is a fantasy series featuring mythical creatures, magical powers, and other elements of fantasy.
Adventure — The book follows Conan as he embarks on a dangerous journey to the Black River, encountering various obstacles and enemies along the way.
Action — The book features plenty of action-packed scenes, as Conan battles his enemies and fights for his survival.
Historical Fiction — The book is set in a fictional version of the Hyborian Age, which is a period of time in Earth's prehistory that is based on the works of Robert E. Howard.