The Trail Of The Sword

von Gilbert Parker

148 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Trail of the Sword is a historical fiction novel written by Gilbert Parker. The story is set in the 17th century and follows the life of a French nobleman named Olivier Delagarde. After being betrayed by his own family, Delagarde is forced to flee to the New World, where he becomes a fur trader and a soldier. He also falls in love with a Native American woman named Oonomoo, who teaches him valuable lessons about life and survival.As Delagarde rises through the ranks of the military, he becomes embroiled in a war between the French and the English. He must navigate the treacherous waters of politics and warfare, all while trying to protect his loved ones and stay true to his own moral code. Along the way, he encounters a colorful cast of characters, including a ruthless English commander, a cunning Native American chief, and a beautiful French spy.The Trail of the Sword is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and redemption. Parker's vivid descriptions of the wilderness and the battles that take place within it transport readers to a different time and place. The novel is also notable for its nuanced portrayal of Native American culture and its critique of colonialism. Overall, The Trail of the Sword is a captivating read that will leave readers on the edge of their seats.""By Heaven, no: I hope that they will fight while remains a chance. And be sure, sir, I should not have yielded here, but that I foresaw hopeless slaughter. Nor would I ask your favour there, but that I know you are like to have bloody barbarians with you--and we have women and children!""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Belletristik Allgemein, nicht nach Genre
• ISBN: 9781419185687
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 17.06.2004
• Größe: 235 x 191 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC