James Oliver Curwood

The Gold Hunters (eBook, ePUB)

A Story of Life and Adventure in the Hudson Bay Wilds

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In 'The Gold Hunters' by James Oliver Curwood, the reader is transported to the rugged wilderness of the Canadian North in search of wealth and adventure. The novel is a classic example of early 20th-century American literature, with a focus on survival, greed, and the clash between man and nature. Curwood's descriptive prose and vivid imagery bring the harsh beauty of the wilderness to life, immersing the reader in a captivating tale of treasure hunting and perilous escapades. The book's fast-paced narrative and suspenseful plot keep the reader on the edge of their seat, making it a must-read for fans of adventure fiction. James Oliver Curwood, a prolific writer known for his wilderness adventure novels, draws from his own experiences exploring the North in 'The Gold Hunters'. His deep love for nature and wildlife shines through in his writing, creating a rich and authentic setting for the story. Curwood's passion for the outdoors and his keen eye for detail make 'The Gold Hunters' a truly immersive reading experience. I highly recommend 'The Gold Hunters' to anyone who enjoys adventure fiction, especially those interested in the exploration of untamed landscapes and the resilience of the human spirit. Curwood's timeless tale of treasure hunting and survival in the Canadian wilderness is sure to captivate readers of all ages.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 210
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664602480
• Artikelnr.: 58757805

Autorenporträt

James Oliver Curwood was an American author of action-adventure books and an environmentalist. He was born on June 12, 1878, and died on August 13, 1927. Publishers Weekly says that in the early and mid-1920s, his books were among the ten best-selling in the United States. Many of them were about experiences that took place in the Hudson Bay area, the Yukon, or Alaska. One movie was made in three different versions from 1919 to 1953, and at least 180 movies have been based on or directly influenced by his books and short stories. He was the best-paid author in the world (per word) at the time of his death. Curwood was born in Owosso, Michigan. He was the fourth child and youngest of five. Curwood went to neighborhood schools and dropped out of high school before graduating. He did well on the test to get into the University of Michigan and was able to start studying writing in the English department. I quit college after two years to become a writer, and I moved to Detroit to do that. He sold his first story while he was at the University of Michigan in 1898. In 1907, the Canadian government hired him to go to the farthest northern parts of the country and write and print accounts of his travels to promote tourism. It was these trips that gave him ideas for his wilderness adventure stories.