
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
15Chapter XIV. A Frigid Idyl
2Chapter I. Up for Judgment
16Chapter XV. Prey of the Pack
3Chapter II. Ill Report
17Chapter XVI. Fearful Disclosures
4Chapter III. A Mysterious Message
18Chapter XVII. The Companion of Many Trails
5Chapter IV. Into the Danger Zone
19Chapter XVIII. In New Clutches
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6Chapter V. Death Trail
20Chapter XIX. A Forced March
7Chapter VI. The Last Stand
21Chapter XX. Awaiting the Hangman
8Chapter VII. Jean Puts It Up to Her Father
22Chapter XXI. A Note and Its Answer
9Chapter VIII. The Alarm
23Chapter XXII. Secreted Evidence
10Chapter IX. The Broken Pipe
24Chapter XXIII. The Brothers
11Chapter X. The Escape
25Chapter XXIV. Nine Points of the Law
12Chapter XI. A Hot Scent
26Chapter XXV. Against Fearful Odds
13Chapter XII. Maria Takes Action
27Chapter XXVI. Renunciation
14Chapter XIII. A Rescue and a Surprise
28Memorable Quotes