Jules of the great heart : "free" trapper and outlaw in the Hudson Bay region…
"Jules of the Great Heart" by Lawrence Mott is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the harsh wilderness of the Hudson Bay region, focusing on the life of Jules Verbaux, a "free" trapper and outlaw who must navigate the challenges posed by both nature and the people who seek to capture him. The narrative conveys themes of survival, conflict, and the struggle for dignity in theface of adversity. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to the brutal Canadian wilderness through the character of Manou, a half-breed Indian who is in pursuit of Jules Verbaux. Manou's relentless chase is marked by the stark realities of the cold and unforgiving landscape, emphasizing the harsh conditions that both characters navigate. As Jules attempts to evade capture, the tension builds through their cat-and-mouse dynamic, presenting Jules as a cunning and resourceful figure in the wild. Meanwhile, the shadows of betrayal and danger loom as other characters, including angry trappers and Indians, are introduced, underscoring the complex relationships and rivalries in this rugged frontier world. Through vivid descriptions and a palpable sense of urgency, the opening sets the stage for Jules’s adventures and conflicts ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Mott, Lawrence, 1881-1931 |
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| Illustrator | Schoonover, Frank E., 1877-1972 |
| Title | Jules of the great heart : "free" trapper and outlaw in the Hudson Bay region in the early days |
| Note | Reading ease score: 88.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Barry Abrahamsen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Outlaws -- Fiction |
| Subject | Trappers -- Fiction |
| Subject | Hudson Bay Region -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56389 |
| Release Date | Jan 18, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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