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_aBacheller, Irving, _d1859-1950 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aSilas Strong, Emperor of the Woods |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2015 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2015-09-30 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive | ||
| 520 | _a"Silas Strong, Emperor of the Woods" by Irving Bacheller is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set against the backdrop of the Adirondack wilderness and revolves around Silas Strong, a woodsman revered as the "Emperor of the Woods." Through his eyes, the narrative explores themes of nature, the encroachment of industrialization, and familial love as it follows the lives of Silas and his brother-in-law Gordon, along with the children of the latter. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the devastation wrought by logging and industrial growth on the natural landscape, framing Silas Strong as both a protector of the woods and an embodiment of traditional, rustic courage. We meet his niece and nephew, Socky and Sue, who idolize their uncle from afar. Their father, Gordon, is struggling with personal and financial issues, reflecting a tale of modern struggles intertwined with Silas's timeless connection to the wilderness. The chapter lays the groundwork for a multi-generational narrative, merging themes of childlike wonder with the harsh realities of adulthood. The juxtaposition of the children's imaginative view of their uncle and the complex truth of their family's situation invites readers to ponder the interplay between innocence and responsibility in the face of change. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aAdirondack Mountains (N.Y.) -- Fiction | ||
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