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100	1		_aCurwood, James Oliver, _d1878-1927
245	1	0	_aBack to God's Country and Other Stories
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2003
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2003-10-01
505	0		_aBack to God's country -- The yellow-back -- The fiddling man -- L'ange -- The case of Beauvais -- The other man's wife -- The strength of men -- The match -- The honor of her people -- Bucky Severn -- His first penitent -- Peter God -- The mouse.
508			_aProduced by Dianne Bean. HTML version by Al Haines.
520			_a"Back to God's Country and Other Stories" by James Oliver Curwood is a collection of short stories likely written in the early 20th century. The opening story, "Back to God's Country," follows the life of Shan Tung, a Chinese miner, and his powerful Great Dane, Tao, against the backdrop of the rugged wilderness of British Columbia during the gold rush era. Central to the tale is the connection between Shan Tung and Tao, as they navigate the harsh landscape filled with adventure, tragedy, and ultimately, themes of loyalty and survival. The beginning of "Back to God's Country" introduces Shan Tung as he sets off on a journey up the Fraser River with his loyal dog Tao. Shan Tung's pride in his long cue and the prowess of his Great Dane is soon overshadowed by a sudden and brutal tragedy when a drunken Irishman kills him. The story then follows Tao through the years, showcasing his descent into the wild and into the life of a sled dog, ultimately leading to the birth of Wapi, a descendant of Tao. Wapi is portrayed as a fearsome creature, yet deeply conflicted, haunted by the legacy of his forefather and a longing for connection. As the narrative unfolds, it hints at a journey toward redemption and the search for belonging against a backdrop of unforgiving wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aShort stories, American
653			_aCanada -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4539
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