
THE WILDERNESS TRAIL (A Western Classic) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Canadian Frontier Adventure of Fur Trade Rivalry, Winter Survival, and Wilderness RevengeBy Francis William SullivanLength8h 8m
About this audiobook
THE WILDERNESS TRAIL is a vigorous frontier narrative that follows the hazards, loyalties, and moral tests of life beyond settled society. Blending adventure, romance, and the austere poetry of the wild, Francis William Sullivan writes in a clear, energetic style shaped by the classic Western tradition: swift action, sharply drawn conflicts, and landscapes that function almost as characters. The book belongs to the early modern lineage of North American wilderness fiction, where the frontier becomes both a physical ordeal and a crucible of character. Sullivan's work suggests an author deeply attentive to the myths and realities of expansion, isolation, and survival. His interest lies not merely in gunplay or pursuit, but in the ethical pressures produced by distance from law, comfort, and convention. The novel's authority comes from its careful observation of frontier manners, masculine codes, and the uneasy meeting of civilization with untamed country. Readers who value traditional Westerns with literary substance will find THE WILDERNESS TRAIL rewarding. It is recommended for those interested in adventure fiction, frontier romance, and the enduring cultural imagination of the wilderness.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreAction and Adventure
Length8 hrs 8 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 29, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Chapter I. Up for Judgment
3Chapter II. Ill Report
4Chapter III. A Mysterious Message
5Chapter IV. Into the Danger Zone
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6Chapter V. Death Trail
7Chapter VI. The Last Stand
8Chapter VII. Jean Puts It Up to Her Father
9Chapter VIII. The Alarm
10Chapter IX. The Broken Pipe
11Chapter X. The Escape
12Chapter XI. A Hot Scent
13Chapter XII. Maria Takes Action
14Chapter XIII. A Rescue and a Surprise
15Chapter XIV. A Frigid Idyl
16Chapter XV. Prey of the Pack
17Chapter XVI. Fearful Disclosures
18Chapter XVII. The Companion of Many Trails
19Chapter XVIII. In New Clutches
20Chapter XIX. A Forced March
21Chapter XX. Awaiting the Hangman
22Chapter XXI. A Note and Its Answer
23Chapter XXII. Secreted Evidence
24Chapter XXIII. The Brothers
25Chapter XXIV. Nine Points of the Law
26Chapter XXV. Against Fearful Odds
27Chapter XXVI. Renunciation
28Memorable Quotes