| Author |
Hendryx, James B. (James Beardsley), 1880-1963 |
| Title |
The Gun-Brand
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"The Gun-Brand" by James B. Hendryx is an adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Chloe Elliston, a determined young woman, as she journeys into the wilderness of the North with the purpose of establishing a school for Indigenous peoples and confronting the treacherous influences embodied by figures like Brute MacNair. The narrative promises themes of resilience, personal growth, and the clash between civilization and the raw forces of nature. At the start of the story, Chloe, accompanied by her two companions, finds herself amidst the rugged beauty of the Canadian wilderness, preparing to navigate the challenging waters of the North. The opening chapters describe her interactions with rugged river freighters and hint at the looming threats posed by characters like Pierre Lapierre and Brute MacNair. Chloe's bold determination to pursue her mission clashing with the dangers of the land and the men who inhabit it sets the stage for an epic confrontation that will test her ideals and resolve. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Western stories
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
16174 |
| Release Date |
Jul 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 11, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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