The Country of The Knife

Name: The Country of The Knife
Author: Robert E. Howard

The Country of the Knife is a thrilling adventure novel by Robert E. Howard, set in the wilds of the American West. The story follows the adventures of a young man named John Gordon, who is on a quest to find his father, who has gone missing in the wilds of the West. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a mysterious Indian shaman, a grizzled old prospector, and a beautiful young woman. John soon finds himself in the middle of a conflict between two rival gangs of outlaws, the Knife and the Gun. He must use his wits and courage to survive the dangers of the wilds and find his father. Along the way, he discovers secrets about his past and the true nature of the conflict between the two gangs. The Country of the Knife is a thrilling adventure story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. It is a classic western tale of courage, adventure, and mystery.

By Robert E. Howard · First published 1928 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Mystery · 8 chapters · 25,254 words

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A cry from beyond the bolted door--a thick, desperate croaking that gaspingly repeated a name. Stuart Brent paused in the act of filling a whisky glass, and shot a startled glance toward the door from beyond which that cry had come. It was his name that had been gasped out--and why should anyone call on him with such frantic urgency at midnight in the hall outside his apartment?

He stepped to the door, without stopping to set down the square amber bottle. Even as he turned the knob, he was electrified by the unmistakable sounds of a struggle outside--the quick fierce scuff of feet, the thud of blows, then the desperate voice lifted again. He threw the door open.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Robert E. Howard
Date: 1928 CE
Language: English
Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Mystery, Horror
Length: 25,254 words
Structure: 8 chapters, 845 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Fantasy — The Country of The Knife is a fantasy novel by Robert E. Howard, featuring a world of magic and adventure.
Adventure — The novel follows the protagonist's journey through a dangerous and mysterious land, full of thrilling adventures.
Mystery — The protagonist must unravel the secrets of the Country of The Knife in order to survive and save his friends.
Horror — The novel contains elements of horror, as the protagonist must face off against dark forces and creatures of the night.