Bøger af James Oliver Curwood

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James is terminally ill when he confesses to a murder. Unfortunately, nobody believes him, including Marette, a woman who mysteriously arrived weeks earlier. This mystery is filled with suspense, action and romance in the Great White North where The Valley of Silent Men is hidden. American author James Oliver Curwood (1878 -1927) wrote action-adventure novels and his bestsellers were among the most read books in America in the 1900s. More than a dozen Hollywood films have been based on his frontier novels including "The Bear."

Kazan is three quarters husky and one quarter wolf, and struggles with these two sides of his personality. A part of him wants to stay with people, while the other wants to run free with the wolves. Furthermore, Kazan has been cruelly treated by his owners and in particular by a man named McCready. When Kazan and his owner, Thorpe, travel to the Canadian wilderness they meet McCready, whom the dog instantly recognises and the evil man plans to kill Thorpe’s wife, Isobel.Why does McCready want to kill Isobel, and will he succeed? Can Kazan save the woman? What will the wolf-dog choose in the end: will he stick with his new family, or will he run away? Find all the answers in James Oliver Curwood’s famous adventure novel "Kazan" from 1914. James Oliver Curwood (1878 - 1927) was an American writer as well as an unwavering nature lover and conservationist. As such, many of Curwood’s action-adventure stories were based on real events from the rugged landscapes of the American Northwest. He built himself Curwood Castle, which he used as a writing studio and as a place to greet guests. More than 150 motion pictures have been adapted to or directly inspired by his novels.

The Valley Of Silent Men A Story Of The Three River Country is a fictional story book written by James Oliver Curwood. James Kent, who is terminally sick and may not have many days left to live, chooses to confess to a murder in order to save the life of an innocent man. No one, especially Marette, an enigmatic girl who had just recently appeared in Athabasca Landing, believed his confession. When Kent's sickness changes and his death is postponed, he decides to know more about the girl, with whom he ends up falling in love, despite the fact that she won't tell him anything about her background or what she knows about the crime. In the furthest regions of the Great White North, where three major rivers-the Athabasca, the Slave, and the McKenzie-flow and where something is hidden. It is a story of intrigue, suspense, action, and-above all-love.

The Wolf Hunters-A Tale of Adventure in the Wilderness by James Oliver Curwood is a thrilling tale of adventure in the Canadian wilderness and a classic nature adventure novel set in the Arctic. "The Wolf Hunters" is the prequel to "The Gold Hunters." The main character of "The Wolf Hunters" is a young American boy who has become a friend of a young Native American. He goes to Canada to hunt and trap with a friend in the hopes of making money to support his mother. While there, the two boys come into a mysterious cabin and learn a truth that has been kept hidden for fifty years. A tale of danger and adventure, of friendship and trust. Later, they spend a lengthy period of time in a remote cabin during a severe winter, constantly on the lookout for a hostile, nearby tribe. In this book, which James Curwood wrote, he portrays the struggle for survival in the Canadian wilderness at the turn of the century. The author weaves themes of exploration, discovery, and survival throughout the harsh but stunning setting he describes.

The gold hunters is an English novel written by James Oliver Curwood. In the first part of this story, a young Indian pathfinder, a white boy, and an old Indian pathfinder are entrusted with locating an abducted Indian princess. The main premise of the book revolves around the risky search for a gold mine by the three explorers who found a treasure map in a skeleton's hand in the previous novel ("The Wolf Hunters''). In the plot, a young Indian Princess is abducted so that three men might try their luck in recovering a lost treasure in the unforgiving Canadian wilderness. The great solitude of the Canadian forest was shrouded in the oppressive silence of noon. The fox was taking his midday nap, and the moose birds were restless and fluffing themselves lazily in the warm glow that was starting to melt the late winter snows. The moose and caribou had fed since early dawn and were resting quietly in the warmth of the February sun. The lynx has curled away in his niche between the great rocks, waiting for the sun to sink further into the north and west before continuing his marauding adventures.

Antonio Moreno and Renée Adorée feature in Reginald Barker's 1926 American silent movie The Flaming Forest.Sergeant David Carrigan of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police under His Most Excellent Majesty had hummed gently to himself and expressed gratitude for his survival. He was happy to be travelling alone and that his quest would take him more and farther into his beloved Canada over the course of several weeks. Every aspect of the image was painted with a brush of fire in his head for exactly twenty seconds. The girl's face was the whitest he had ever seen, whether it was a live person or a corpse. Despite being a member of the Scarlet Police, namely the "N" Division, David Carrigan only participated in the game because he enjoyed the element of adventure. He didn't adore the law or seek the meagre monthly salary he received in exchange for his commitment to it. The biggest pleasures occurred when he was pursuing a man who was equally or more intelligent than himself. David Carrigan resided in a pitch-black universe where a swarm of invisible mini-devils were launching scorching arrows at his brain. The girl standing over him saw the expression of death itself in his eyes as he struggled and yelled out in opposition to them. Jeanne Marie-Anne Boulain reiterated her claim to be St. Pierre's wife.

Neewa, a black bear cub, and Miki, a puppy, are brutally abandoned and forced to fend for themselves in the harsh reality of the Canadian wilderness. They quickly develop an unexpected but enduring connection. Neewa and Miki set out on an adventure while traveling together because they can only rely on one another. Their relationship deepens as they travel together through the varying seasons. Neewa and Miki escape life-threatening circumstances, make new friends, and witness a heartwarming romance while making insightful, astute, and engaging observations on the people and animals they encounter. Nomads of the North: A Story of Romance and Adventure Under the Open Stars by James Oliver Curwood is a captivating action-adventure novel that is chock-full of surprise and emotion. This riveting tale offers a provocative look at nature and human behavior thanks to great character development and the distinct viewpoint of two young animals. Nomads of the North: A Story of Romance and Adventure Under the Open Stars has engaging topics and clear, readable English that make it suited for readers of all ages. More than a century after it was first published, the story still holds readers' attention.

The 1937 American Technicolor lumberjack drama film God's Country and the Woman was directed by William Keighley and written by Norman Reilly Raine. Starring in the movie are George Brent, Joe King, Beverly Roberts, Barton MacLane, Robert Barrat, and Alan Hale, Sr. Warner Bros. released the movie on January 16, 1937, based on James Oliver Curwood's God's Country and the Woman, published in 1915. The first full-color, full-length movie by Warner Brothers. filmed on location in Washington state, close to Mount St. Helens. The Russett Company and Barton Lumber Company are rival lumber businesses that compete for lumber in the Northwest. In the Northwest's forest, a lumberjack has his sights set on a woman. Regarding the Technicolor, Greene points out that there are some "quite stunning views of trees carving enormous arcs against the sky as they fall," but he also observes that the "rapid cutting and quick dissolves corroborate the assumption that color will push the film back technically twelve years." In The Sunday Times, Sydney Carroll reviewed the movie critically and mainly objected to the melancholy Technicolor technologies' brutal handling of the arboreal flora. Greene also sarcastically observed the reactions of more seasoned critics and highlighted paragraphs from Sydney Carroll's review of the movie.

James Oliver Curwood's book Flower of the Night is filled with adventure, intrigue, and love. The author demonstrated the heights of both heroism and baseness as well as the avarice of people that portray lovely love tales of devotion and faith. Philip Whittemore is on an expedition in Flower of the North that takes him up the Churchill River in northern Canada to a place he thought he knew. A mysterious outpost known as Fort o' God, whose occupants and history are shrouded in mystery, is located among the rocks and hills, though, and he has been told that it is called Fort o' God. He learned about this location through Jeanne D'Arcambal and her guardian Pierre, but they withheld a lot of information from him, including their true identities, origins, and murky pasts. He had saved enough money by 1909 to take a trip to the Canadian Northwest, which served as the basis for several of his wild-west adventure tales. Because of the popularity of his works, Curwood was able to write more than thirty of them while spending several months each year in the Yukon and Alaska.

In the frigid heavens, a billion stars shone like golden, emotionless eyes. Behind him lay the icy Saskatchewan, with a few scattered lights visible where Prince Albert came down to the river half a mile away. He was feeling unusual sensations within, but he grinned on the outside as he imagined what Van Horn would say if he understood the situation. Howland's first vision of returning consciousness was a red, unwinking eye staring at him fixedly from out of impenetrable gloom--an ogreish, gleaming thing that brought life back into him with a thrill of horror. It was a ball of yellow light that appeared to burn into his own soul and was directly in front of him, level with his face. He attempted to scream, but nothing came out; instead, he made an effort to shift and extricate himself. He sped out after her in an instant, leaving Jean beside the table. Only the grey morning gloom could be seen beyond the door, but it was enough for him to make out the form of the girl he loved, who was half turned and half waiting for him.

James Oliver Curwood's love story The Country Beyond is set in the early 1900s in the woods of Northern Canada. It is a story of passion and adventure set in the untamed, untamed wilderness of Canada. James Oliver Curwood creates an intriguing tale of romance and adventure amid the Canadian woods once more. The good in this book isn't all that decent, and the villain ultimately emerges as the victor. Jolly Roger McKay is forced to flee by "The Law," which separates him from his fiancee Nada. Pied-Bot, the half-Airedale, a half-Mackenzie hound named Peter, is torn between the two and adamant about defending them both from any foes-human or animal. This is a touching story of the love and bravery of a man, a woman, and their adorable dog, Peter. In a "fair fight," Sergeant Cassidy of the Royal Northwest Mounties pursues Jolly Roger into the wilderness of northern Canada. Each participant takes turns defeating the other. Jolly Roger moves toward his friends in the Cree tribe while Cassidy pursues him closely. There, his good buddy Yellowbird tells him that he will see Nada again in "The Country Beyond," a location that is still undiscovered.

James Oliver Curwood, a native of the United States, wrote this adventure book ''The Golden Snare.'' David Hartford wrote and directed the 1921 American drama film The Golden Snare. It is based on James Oliver Curwood's 1921 book The Golden Snare. The movie stars DeWitt Jennings, Ruth Renick, Melbourne MacDowell, Wallace Beery, Lewis Stone, and Wellington A. Playter. On July 10, 1921, Associated First National Pictures released the movie. It is important to remember that Bram is not entirely to blame in this tale of him, the girl, and the other man. He was pitiful, but he was also awful. It is questionable whether he actually had what is typically thought of as a soul. If he did, it was hidden among the wild creatures and woodlands that had created him. A loup-garou named Bram Johnson is the focus of the narrative. a man-animal. an associate of wolves. He raised the wolves from whelps till he had a pack of twenty. He killed children, so they were monsters in his eyes. And Bram, who was monstrous and partially animal, adored them.

Pubblicato nel 1912, "Fiore del Nord" è un romanzo che trasmette tutto l’affetto di James Oliver Curwood per i paesaggi sconfinati del Grande Nord, ma anche il suo gusto per l’avventura e per l’ignoto. Protagonista delle vicende narrate è Philip Whittemore, esploratore che, risalendo il Churchill River, si è spinto nelle lande desolate del Canada settentrionale. Laggiù, in mezzo al nulla più incontaminato, si staglia un improbabile avamposto, la cui natura e storia sono avvolti nel mistero. Il suo nome è Fort o’ God, stando a quanto gli hanno indicato Jeanne D’Arcambal e il suo protettore Pierre. Ma quello che Philip non sa è che i due non sono affatto ciò che sembrano, ma nascondono un passato oscuro, quasi quanto le alte latitudini per cui l’uomo si aggira... James Oliver Curwood (1878-1927) nasce a Owosso, in Michigan, ultimo di quattro figli. Dopo aver studiato giornalismo all’Università del Michigan si trasferisce a Detroit, dove pubblica i primi racconti e inizia a lavorare come reporter. Nel 1907 ottiene dal governo canadese un incarico che gli cambierà la vita: viaggiare per l’estremo nord del paese e descriverne le bellezze attraverso un reportage, così da incoraggiare il turismo nella regione. Da questa esperienza, Curwood trarrà infinite suggestioni, che di lì a poco avrebbero ispirato ben ventotto romanzi, due raccolte di racconti e un saggio sui Grandi Laghi. È conosciuto, insieme a Jack London, come il più importante cantore del Grande Nord, descritto in romanzi delicati e ricolmi di amore per la natura, fra i quali si possono citare "I cacciatori d’oro" (1909), "Kazan" (1914) e, soprattutto, "The Grizzly King" (1916), ispiratore del film "L’orso" di Jean-Jacques Annaud (1988).

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