The Fur Bringers (eBook)

Enriched edition. A Story of the Canadian Northwest

Hulbert Footner (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
280 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406621249-0 (EAN)

Infos

In 'The Fur Bringers,' Hulbert Footner intricately weaves a narrative that pulsates with life across the rugged landscape of the Canadian wilderness. This compelling adventure novel follows the trials and triumphs of a group of fur traders as they navigate the treacherous terrains and complex human relationships inherent in the fur trade of the early 20th century. Footner's masterful prose captures the raw beauty and peril of the environment, while also delving into themes of survival, ambition, and the relentless pursuit of prosperity. With a vivid portrayal of the period, the book serves as both an entertaining tale and a poignant social commentary on the impact of commerce in the natural world. Hulbert Footner, a Canadian author and naturalist, drew upon his experiences in the Canadian wilderness to inform his writing. The son of a Hudson's Bay Company trader, Footner's background instilled in him an appreciation for the intricacies of life in remote landscapes. His personal adventures and deep understanding of the fur trade landscape enrich this novel, lending authenticity to the characters and scenarios that unfold throughout the story. 'The Fur Bringers' is highly recommended for readers who delight in immersive historical adventures and are drawn to narratives that examine the human condition through the lens of nature and commerce. Footner's deft storytelling will captivate both fans of historical fiction and those intrigued by the complexities of Canada's fur trade era.

In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 12.12.2019
• Einführung: Dorian Ellsworth
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Dorian Ellsworth
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Historische Romane
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Schlagworte: Adventures in the wilderness • Ambition and greed • American Literature • Canadian • Canadian History • Canadian literature • Canadian wilderness adventure • characters in peril • Early 20th Century • Fiction • frontier life exploration • fur trade • fur trade conflicts • historical fiction • Historical fiction suspense • Hulbert Footner • Immersive storytelling experience • literary classics • moral dilemmas narrative • mystery novels • North American authors • Northwest • rugged landscape journey • wilderness exploration