A Curwood, James Oliver 1878-1927 creator Stewart, Robert W. text utu 2017 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "A Gentleman of Courage: A Novel of the Wilderness" by James Oliver Curwood is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the Canadian wilderness, centering around Pierre Gourdon and his wife Josette as they navigate the challenges of pioneering life. With a deep love for nature and adventure, Pierre is depicted as a man of faith and determination, seeking to build a new home for his family while facing the inevitable trials of the wilderness. The beginning of the novel portrays a serene July afternoon where Pierre and Josette revel in the beauty of their surroundings, contemplating the settlement of their new home at a place they name Five Fingers. As Pierre’s son, Joe, delights in gathering wild strawberries, the camaraderie with their neighbor Dominique is established, showcasing a sense of community and shared aspirations. The narrative captures their dreams of family and the joys of simple living, as well as an undertone of the wilderness's unpredictability, foreshadowing the struggles they will face in their quest to create a fulfilling life in the wilderness. It's a rich introduction that sets the stage for themes of adventure, family, and the bond between humanity and nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2017-01-04 Produced by Chris Whitehead, Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) Original publication data not identified Western stories Wilderness areas -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified 24016563 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53885 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53885 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134236.0 53885