02419cam a22003253u 4500 11328 UtSlPG 20260610133254.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Curwood, James Oliver, 1878-1927 The Hunted Woman Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-02-01 Produced by Suzanne Shell and PG Distributed Proofreaders "The Hunted Woman" by James Oliver Curwood is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of the rugged frontier, the story revolves around themes of adventure, survival, and the inherent dangers of a lawless land. The narrative begins with a mysterious woman, Joanne Gray, who is on a journey to Tête Jaune Cache, a rough-and-tumble camp filled with railroad workers and adventurers. As she travels, her character is revealed through her interactions with various individuals, including John Aldous, a writer who becomes intrigued by her beauty and bravery. At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to Joanne as she navigates her surroundings—a place filled with a "horde" of men who are both drawn to the promise of fortune and the threats that such a life entails. Her beauty catches the attention of several characters, including a menacing figure named Bill Quade, who becomes enamored with her. The opening reveals the complexities of her character as she seeks answers about her husband’s fate, believed to be dead, after a friend suggests he might still be alive. The encounter between Joanne and John Aldous sets the stage for a budding connection, complicated by the dangers posed by Quade and the chaotic environment of Tête Jaune. As tension mounts, the themes of protection, desire, and resilience emerge, laying the groundwork for an exciting adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Adventure stories Suspense fiction Northwest, Canadian -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11328 52774 52774