When the Wilderness Calls – Bertrand W. Sinclair Collection

When the Wilderness Calls – Bertrand W. Sinclair Collection

Raw Gold, Hidden Places, The Land of Frozen Suns, North of Fifty-Three & moreBy Bertrand William Sinclair
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Length57h 47m

About this audiobook

In "When the Wilderness Calls," Bertrand William Sinclair offers a compelling collection that intricately weaves together themes of nature, exploration, and human resilience. His narrative style, marked by vivid descriptive imagery and an authentic grasp of the wilderness, immerses readers in the raw beauty and untamed spirit of the landscapes he depicts. Rooted in the early 20th-century literary movement of American realism, Sinclair's prose not only reflects the geographical ruggedness of the Canadian wilderness but also captures the emotional depth of the characters who navigate it. This collection is a powerful testament to the symbiotic relationship between humanity and nature, as Sinclair draws the reader into the exhilarating and often perilous call of the wild. Bertrand William Sinclair, a Canadian author and journalist, was profoundly shaped by his experiences in the wilderness. His upbringing in the Yukon and subsequent ventures throughout Canada and the United States imbued him with a deep respect for nature and an understanding of the trials faced by those living on the fringes of civilization. Sinclair's background as a lumberjack and prospector directly influenced his storytelling, allowing him to infuse authenticity into his characters'Äô struggles and triumphs against the natural world. This collection is highly recommended for readers who seek to connect with the primal forces of nature while exploring the human spirit's capacity for endurance. Sinclair's masterful blend of adventure and introspection ensures that "When the Wilderness Calls" is not merely a collection of stories, but an immersive experience that resonates with anyone who has ever felt the call of the wild.

Audiobook details

GenreScience and Nature
Length57 hrs 47 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 25, 2023
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Chapter I. The Long Arm of the Law
2Chapter II. A Reminiscent Hour
3Chapter III. Birds of Prey
4Chapter IV. A Tale Half Told
5Chapter V. Mounted Again
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6Chapter VI. Stony Crossing
7Chapter VII. Thirty Days in Irons!
8Chapter VIII. Lyn
9Chapter IX. An Idle Afternoon
10Chapter X. The Vanishing Act, and the Fruits Thereof
11Chapter XI. The Gentleman Who Rode in the Lead
12Chapter XII. We Lose Again
13Chapter XIII. Outlawed
14Chapter XIV. A Close Call
15Chapter XV. Piegan Takes a Hand
16Chapter XVI. In the Camp of the Enemy
17Chapter XVII. A Master-Stroke of Villainy
18Chapter XVIII. Honor Among Thieves
19Chapter XIX. The Bison
20Chapter XX. The Mouth of Sage Creek
21Chapter XXI. An Elemental Ally
22Chapter XXII. Speechless Hicks
23Chapter XXIII. The Spoils of War
24Chapter XXIV. The Pipe of Peace
25Chapter I. The Genesis of Trouble
26Chapter II. By Way of the “New Moon”
27Chapter III. Which Shows That the Worm Does Not Always Turn
28Chapter IV. A Forthright Fighting-Man
29Chapter V. The Relative Merits of the Frying-Pan and the Fire
30Chapter VI. Slowfoot George
31Chapter VII. The Seat of the Scornful
32Chapter VIII. By Ways That Were Dark
33Chapter IX. Mr. Montell
34Chapter X. “There’s Money in It”
35Chapter XI. A Trick of the “Trade.”
36Chapter XII. The First Move
37Chapter XIII. A Foretaste of Strong Measures
38Chapter XIV. Interest on a Debt
39Chapter XV. Strangers Twain
40Chapter XVI. Claws Unsheathed
41Chapter XVII. Nine Points of the Law
42Chapter XVIII. The Long Arm of the Company
43Chapter XIX. The Strength of Men—And Their Weakness
44Chapter I. Which Introduces a Lady and Two Gentlemen
45Chapter II. Heart, Hand—And Pocketbook
46Chapter III. "I Do Give and Bequeath"
47Chapter IV. An Explanation Demanded
48Chapter V. The Way of the World at Large
49Chapter VI. Cariboo Meadows
50Chapter VII. A Different Sort of Man

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