The Danger Trail: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Danger Trail is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Curwood, James Oliver (1878–1927).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Danger Trail" by James Oliver Curwood is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around Jack Howland, an ambitious engineer, as he embarks on a pioneering railroad project in the wild and treacherous landscapes of northern Canada. The narrative explores themes of danger, romance, and self-discovery amid the harsh beauty of the wilderness, bringing Howland face-to-face with mysteries, peril, and a captivating woman named Meleese. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Jack Howland who experiences a thrilling sense of adventure and dreams of success as he stands on the brink of a significant project—the building of the Hudson Bay Railroad. His journey quickly becomes complicated when he encounters a mysterious girl, Meleese, whose presence stirs unexpected emotions within him. The opening chapters depict Howland's excitement, his ambitious plans, and the sense of danger that looms as he becomes entangled in deeper mysteries surrounding Meleese, his life being threatened by unknown adversaries. The tension escalates further when he narrowly escapes an attack in the wilderness, pushing him into a whirlwind of danger and romance that challenges his pragmatic outlook on life.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Danger Trail
- Author credits: Curwood, James Oliver (1878–1927)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Hudson Bay Railway -- Fiction
- Northwest Territories -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Novels
- Category: Romance
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